ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 12th May 2026

TUESDAY 12 TH MAY 2026 . STARTING AT 4PM 106 92 MISSIAGLIA: A FINE EMERALD, DIAMOND AND RUBY BROOCH, CIRCA 1960 Designed as a stylised hornet in repose, the thorax and abdomen formed of two carved em- erald cabochons, each embellished with foliate engraving, the four wings decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds within millegrain-setting, the head set with circular-cut ruby cabochon eyes, to gold antennae with brilliant-cut diamond terminals, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, signed Missaglia, length 3.8cm, width 4.9cm € 4,500 - 5,500 Founded in 1846 by Angelo Missiaglia , the Venetian house is one of Italy’s oldest family-run jewellers. From its historic boutique overlooking Piazza San Marco, the firm built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and refined taste, combining the precision of traditional goldsmith- ing with the poetic spirit of Venice. Missiaglia’s creations have long reflected the city’s culture and artistry. Throughout the twen- tieth century, the house became known for elegant jewels in gold and platinum set with dia- monds and coloured gemstones, often inspired by life in Venice: lanterns, bows, and the em- blematic Moretto brooches among them. Alongside its jewellery, the company also produced finely modelled silver objects that share the same attention to detail and sense of design found in its jewels that lead the company to being represented in numerous exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale. Initially rooted in the classic styles of the nineteenth century, Missiaglia’s production evolved through the decades, and bound to Venetian iconography, these jewels were often intended as elegant souvenirs of Venice and enduring symbols of its artistry.