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

TUESDAY 12 TH MAY 2026 . STARTING AT 4PM 154 153 ATTRIBUTED TO RUDOLF HELTZEL: AN 18K GOLD TORC NECKLACE The polished gold torque, in 18K gold, indistinct Dublin hallsmarks and maker’s mark, inner diameter 10.8cm, inner length fromone terminal to terminal: approximately 30.5cm (slightly expandable) € 5,000 - 6,000 Accompanied by a copy of insurance valuation from Rudolf Heltzel, dated November 11th 2015. 154 RUDOLF HELTZEL: A PAIR OF GOLD HOOP EARRINGS Of bombé polished gold form, in 18K gold, with maker’s mark RH for Rudolf Heltzel, Dublin hallmarks, length 2.2cm € 1,800 - 2,200 Accompanied by a copy of insurance valuation from Rudolf Heltzel, dated November 11th 2015. Born in Berlin in 1931, Rudolf Hetzel trained in fine metalwork and design before establishing himself as one of Europe’s most innovative jewellery artists. In 1966, he moved to Kilkenny, Ireland, at the invitation of the Irish Export Board, where he founded a family-run workshop and helped shape the country’s modern jewellery movement. Blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design technol- ogy, Hetzel’s six-decade career produced sculptural yet wearable pieces that fuse precious metals and gemstones in instantly recognisable forms. Alongside his artistic practice, he has been a dedicated mentor, creating training opportunities that pre- serve and evolve Ireland’s rich jewellery-making tradition.