Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

An 18ct gold gem-set brooch and ring by Stuart Devlin, 1975 and 1976,the circular abstract brooch composed of hollowed boules with both textured and polished finish, with amethyst cabochon and cultured pearl highlights throughout, the ring en suite, maker’s mark ‘SD’, London hallmarks for 1975 and 1976 respectively, brooch with maker’s case, ring size M½. £1,400-£1,800

Stuart Devlin (1931 - 2018) was an Australian-born artist and metalworker. In 1958 he was awarded a scholarship to study gold and silversmithing at the Royal College of Art in London. Here, he received the prestigious two-year Harkness Fellowship from the Commonwealth Fund and spent his fellowship studying at Columbia University in New York. After briefly returning home to Australia to teach, Devlin continued his career in London. His work was widely acclaimed, and he was given the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweller to Her Majesty the Queen in 1982. Today he ranks as one of the greatest contemporary gold and silversmiths of our time.

General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The amethysts are a medium purple hue, well matched and with inclusions typical to the nature of the stone. The pearls with minor surface blemishes, good lustre and pink and green overtones. Gross weight 28.8gm.