Over 120 lots of Stuart Devlin stock has sold at auction. Gemstones from the esteemed designer went under the hammer in The Gemstone Sale, which closed on Thursday 21st October.
Stuart Devlin (1931 – 2018), a renowned gold and silversmith, supplied jewels to the queen and other prominent individuals in the 20th century.
Stuart Devlin Stock Sold at Auction:
STUART DEVLIN STOCK - Nineteen brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 0.38ct
Estimate: £300 - £400
Price realised: £531.00
STUART DEVLIN STOCK - A marquise shape 'yellow' diamond, weighing 1.34ct
Estimate: £400 - £600
Price Realised: £1,077.00
STUART DEVLIN STOCK - Pair of circular shape tourmalines, weighing 14.32ct
Estimate: £200 - £300
Price Realised: £752.00
STUART DEVLIN STOCK - Pair of carved agates resembling seahorses, weighing 21.88ct
Estimate: £80 - £120
Price Realised: £133.00
About Stuart Devlin
Born in Australia, Devlin trained as an artist and metalworker before opening his own workshop in London.
Studying at Royal College of Art in London, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweller to Her Majesty the Queen.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, once described Devlin as “Probably the most original and creative goldsmith of his time, and one of the greats of all time”.
In the sixties he became inspector of art schools in Melbourne.
His variety of work ranged from alluring silver and gold, to cutlery and tableware.
We have sold works by Devlin in the past. They are always popular at auction.
The Auction
The Gemstone Sale featured 600 lots of colourful items at modest prices.
The array of stones in this sale was impeccable, and we offered various incentives such as free shipping, subject to terms.
The timed auction, hosted via our website, closed on Thursday 21st October.
Viewings took place in Birmingham on selected days or virtual viewings could be booked via the website.
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