ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 13th May 2025

TUESDAY 13 TH MAY 2025 . STARTING AT 2PM 109 BOUCHERON. A LADY’S DIAMOND-SET COCKTAIL WATCH, CIRCA 1975 Of manual wind movement, the oval champagne dial with gilt hands, the bezel and lugs pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a double ropetwist chain bracelet, with brilliant-cut diamond connectors, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 7.50-8.00cts total, dial and movement signed Boucheron, with maker’s mark ‘Sté M’ for Roger Mathon, French export marks, case no. 98541, length 17.5cm € 8,000 - 12,000 Studies of similar models dated 1975 from the archives of Boucheron, page 178: ‘Boucheron: Le Joaillier Du Temps’, by Gilles Neret. Roger Mathon’s workshop was founded in 1972 in Paris and executed fine works for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron amongst others. 110 ALDO CIPULLO FOR CARTIER AN 18K GOLD ‘LOVE’ BANGLE BRACELET, 1970 The hinged bangle decorated with screw motifs, in 18K gold, signed, Cartier & Aldo Cipullo, stamped 1970 & Love, with maker’s case and later screwdriver for opening and closing the bracelet, in- ner length approximately 16cm, width 6.3mm € 5,000 - 6,000 111 CARTIER. A RARE CORAL AND DIAMOND ‘TOI ET MOI ‘ DRESS RING, CIRCA 1976 Of raised crossover design, set with a pear-shaped onyx and corallium rubrum coral cabochon, within a surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, approximately 3.00cts total, signed Cartier London, English hallmarks for London 1976, with maker’s mark ‘JC’ for Jacques Cartier, French import mark, ring size J € 7,000 - 9,000 112 FRED. A GOLD AND JASPER PENDANT, CIRCA 1975 The circular pendant set with a central dog’s head motif of a carved terrier, on a polished jasper plaque, to a textured gold openable bale, in 18K gold, signed Fred, partial maker’s mark ‘Sté LFV’ for Lasbleiz Fournier Vitiello, French assay mark, length 6.8cm € 4,500 - 5,500 Designed in 1969 in NYC, the Cartier Love bangle was the cre- ation of Italian jewellery designer, Aldo Cipullo, who created this piece in 1969. “Love,” said Cipullo, “has become too commercial, but life without love is nothing. What modern people want are love symbols that look semi-permanent — or, at least, require a trick to re- move. After all, love symbols should suggest an everlasting quality.” Cipullo was known for his innovative and bold designs. Initially he had proposed the design of the Love bangle for Tiffany &Co. When Tiffany turned down his concept for the Love bangle, Aldo offered the design to Cartier. At the time, Cartier New York was independ - ent from the Parisian Maison, and under the dynamic direction of Michael Thomas, who immediately saw the massive potential of the Love bangle to appeal to a new generation with entirely new values, lifestyle, and attitudes. The Love bangle as a symbol of everlasting love and commitment. The bangle features a simple, sleek design with a screw motif, in - spired by medieval chastity belts, and it is meant to be worn as a symbol of love and unity. It is distinctive for its seamless, unbroken design, with a screwdriver needed to open and close it, symbolising the idea that love is something to be kept safe and protected. As the story goes, the bangles could at first only be purchased by couples who would surrender the screwdrivers to one another. When Cartier introduced the bangle, they were given to high-pro - file couples like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. According to Vogue, some NYC hospitals keep a Love bangle screwdriver on hand in case patients need their accessory removed in an emer- gency. While a Cartier Love bangle may be easier to remove than a chastity belt, it has still proved enduring, and a smart investment. What makes the Cartier Love bangle even more intriguing is the way it is meant to be worn. Traditionally, the bangle is given by one partner to another, and it is secured on the wrist with the help of the accompanying screwdriver. Once fastened, it is typically not meant to be removed, symbolising the permanence of the relationship. The Love bangle quickly gained popularity among couples, celeb - rities, and fashion icons. Its iconic design and symbolism resonated with people around the world. The bangle not only became a sym - bol of love and commitment, but a status symbol as well. © Courtesy Boucheron Archives