ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 2nd December 2025

TUESDAY 2 ND DECEMBER 2025 . STARTING AT 4PM 196 A GUIDE TO BUYING JEWELLERY AT AUCTION Adam’s Auctioneers act as agents to sell jewel- lery on behalf of predominantly, private clients. As such, the jewellery offered for sale at Adam’s is generally vintage or antique. When purchas- ing such jewellery it must be borne in mind that, as would be the case when purchasing a vintage car, it will require servicing from time to time. The purchasing of jewellery at auction allows you the opportunity to buy and own unique and rare pieces at a fraction of what it might cost to buy such pieces at retail. However, it is your responsibility as a buyer, to be aware of the spe- cific attention such period pieces require and to bear in mind that this may include a regular, an- nual service by a reputable jeweller. CLEANING YOUR JEWELLERY In order for your jewellery to remain in the best condition, it should be kept in a clean, dry place. Damage can be easily avoided by storing piec- es separately and by dividing them using tissue paper. Diamonds are extremely hard-wearing but attract grease, and so when cleaning they require hot water, a non-bleaching washing-up liquid such as fairy liquid and a soft toothbrush. The same process may be applied to rubies and sapphires. More fragile gemstones such as em- eralds, aquamarines, morganite and heliodor should be washed with a lukewarm, not hot water, a similar washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush and only for very short periods of time. Organic gemstones, such as coral, amber or pearls, should only be cleaned using a soft cloth and not washed at all. Additionally, Ad- am’s always recommends re-stringing pearls. If you have any queries regarding specific items we recommend reaching out to local jewellers who will be happy to help. CATALOGUE INFORMATION AND CONDITION REPORTS All jewellery sold at Adam’s is examined by an experienced gemmologist and is accompanied by a thorough catalogue’s description. If you require any specific, additional information, not provided in the catalogue description, do not hesitate to request a condition report, in advance of the auction, which we will be happy to provide. BUYING JEWELLERY CONTAINING GEMSTONES Some gemstones offered for sale at Adam’s may be accompanied by their own laboratory report which will be clearly noted in the jewellery cat- alogue’s description. Additionally, some dia- monds offered for sale which have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) laboratory, may have a code laser inscribed to the girdle which is possible to look up on the GIA website, this will give you specific infor- mation with regards to the weight and grading of the diamond. If a diamond is laser inscribed, it will be mentioned in its catalogue description. If a gemstone isn’t accompanied by a laborato- ry report and doesn’t have a laser inscription, it will have been graded by our own gemmologists and this information is available in the condition report, not the catalogue description. Please note that carat weights given in the condition reports are those of mounted gemstones, and as such, allow for a discrepancy of between 5-10% with those that are unmounted. Adam’s recom- mends that buyers request a condition report before purchasing and examine both the report and the item carefully. SYNTHETIC GEMSTONES Natural and synthetic gems have the exact same chemical structure and because of this, can look extremely similar, if not identical. On occasion, Adam’s will sell synthetic gemstones giving buy- ers a chance to bid on beautiful pieces at more accessible prices. However, it will be clear- ly stated that they are synthetic. Retro pieces will commonly have small calibré-cut synthet- ic gemstones which is considered acceptable as gemstones were scarce during and post WWII. PHOTOGRAPH Y All items of jewellery sold in our Fine Jewellery auctions are photographed in house by our ex- perienced photography team and are displayed on Adam's website prior to the auction. Some images may include models. If you require addi- tional images, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Jewellery Department and we will be hap- py to supply you with additional images prior to the auction. Additional images may be helpful to give a sense of scale, especially if you are unable to make it to the viewing. JEWELLERY POUCHES AND BOXES If an item of jewellery is accompanied by a case, pouch or certificate, this will be clearly stated in the catalogue’s description. All items purchased in Adam’s Fine Jewellery auctions are accompa- nied with a complimentary suede pouch. Ring boxes are available to purchase for an additional cost of 30 euros +VAT, to provide a unique and beautiful gift for a special occasion. COLLECTING YOUR JEWELLERY Finally, on collection of an item of jewellery from Adam’s, you, as a buyer should thoroughly examine the item and satisfy yourself as to its condition, double-checking that the condition agrees with the condition report. Unfortunate- ly, once you have signed for and collected the item in question, Adam’s can no longer be held liable for the condition. As we do not have an in-house shipping depart- ment, the following options are available to you: If you have your own Fedex or UPS account, you are welcome to provide it to us and we can pack and send your items to you. You can ship with a specialised jewellery shipper but the invoice made would be via Adam’s, so we can provide you with a quote and pack your items for you. You can also con- tact the shipping company directly and they will pack, pick up, send and invoice you directly. Their contact details can be found on our web- site. If you require shipping outside of the EU, you would be entitled to reclaim the VAT on our premium against a proof of export docu- ment. This is something Ferrari and Mailboxes would be able to provide to us directly but if you choose your own courier, you will need to claim that proof of export directly with them. For all jewellery and watch shipments, the jew- ellery department would be delighted to assist you.