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

TUESDAY 13 TH MAY 2025 . STARTING AT 2PM 86 113 JEAN & PIERRE BELLIN A CORAL, DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1970 The ropetwist-link chain suspending two openwork lozenge motifs highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, within ropetwist and beading detailing, suspending a detachable cultured pearl and coral tassel finishing with gold bead terminals, mounted in 18K gold, with maker’s marks ‘Sté JPB’ for Jean & Pierre Bellin’, unsigned, French assay marks, necklace length 50.5cm, detachable tassel length 9.2cm € 2,500 - 3,500 114 CARTIER. A COLLECTIBLE CORAL AND DIAMOND RING, FRENCH, CIRCA 1970 The oval-shaped coral cabochon within collet-setting, to a C-shape plaque pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Cartier Paris, with maker’s mark ‘P&Fils’ for Pery & Fils, French assay mark, ring size N½ € 7,000 - 9,000 Péry & Fils was one of the most renown workshop, work- ing for the main prestigious French jewellery houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, Boucheron, Tiffany & Co., to only name a few. The workshop was sold to Van Cleef & Arpels in 2012. 115 BULGARI. A CORAL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1970 Of rhombus shape, centring a coral plaque accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, between similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, signed Bvlgari. NY. , width 8cm € 1,800 - 2,200 Jean & Pierre Bellin , heirs to a long lineage of master jewellers, represented the fourth generation of a family whose legacy in fine craftsmanship began in the early 20th century. Trained by both their father and grandfather, the brothers honed their skills in the prestigious workshops of Cartier before setting out to revive their own family’s mai - son. In 1962, they brought new life to the house by opening an impressive atelier at 62 rue La Fayette, one of the largest jewellery workshops in Paris. This expansion followed their original atelier on 16 rue de la Grange-Batelière, estab - lished decades earlier. Their sister Pierrette later joined them, as did thier brother Philippe, as representatives of the next generation, ensuring that the Bellin legacy would continue to shine. Jean & Pierre Bellin quickly gained a reputation for being extraordinary craftsmen: their work was defined by a vi - brant aesthetic, blending the clean, bold lines of Art Deco with the rich, flowing elegance of Baroque art. They were particularly renowned for their use of emeralds, rock crys- tal, and other stones that required intricate cutting and im - aginative setting. Demand for their pieces was so high that clients were often placed on lengthy waiting lists. Though they were among the most successful independent jewellers in France, a sig - nificant portion of their revenue came from international markets, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, where their name became synonymous with refined French luxury. In the 1980s, the two brothers also produced unique, high- priced pieces, destined for Place Vendôme houses such as Mauboussin and Chaumet, and numerous pieces of jewel - lery for Fred. In the 1980s and 1990s, the Bellin workshop embraced evolving techniques, including the popular “chaté de cha - ton”, a setting style that added movement and energy to gemstone designs. Whether it’s a turquoise cabochon bird pendant with ruby foliage and emerald eyes or a finely polished brooch with engraved detail, every Bellin jewel holds a spark of individ - uality and imagination. From the narrow streets of Paris’s 9th arrondissement to private collections across the globe, such as the Sultan of Brunei, Jean & Pierre Bellin crafted a legacy of elegance, imagination, and timeless artistry. In a testament to the enduring appeal of their creations, a sale held last March by Margaux Serrano Maison de ventes in Paris featured 56 pieces dedicated to the jewellery craft - ed by the Bellin brothers. This exceptional auction offered collectors and connoisseurs the rare opportunity to acquire works from the renowned Parisian house.