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AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, BY ALAN MARTIN GARD, 1971 Of gold openwork abstract design, set centrally with a cushion mixed-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 30cts, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.80cts, with maker's mark 'AMG', London hallmarks for 1971, length 6.5cm, width 4.8cm Alan Gard Alan Martin Gard was born in Finsborough, London in 1935. He served a seven-year apprenticeship with the jeweller Crombies of Bond Street, after which, he worked with big names such Anrdrew Grima and Hooper Bolton. Gard and Grima were contempories and friends and worked together for four years in the early 60s Gard set up his own business in 1964. His creative pieces used texture and gemstones, taking inspiration from nature and organic contemporary design. He was at his height of popularity in the 1970s making thousands of pieces, both commissions and collections, selling them to national and international clients. Several pieces were sold through Hooper Bolton Alan Gard has had many successful exhibitions at both Goldsmiths Hall and Design Centre London, as well as various exhibitions in America. He has won various prizes in De Beers engagement ring design contest and designed all the jewellery and medals for the films Nicholas and Alexandra and Modesty Blaise. His discretion and ability to model ideas enables him to create for stars and high profile clients. Alan is well established in the London hierarchy of top-quality jewellers and has acquired a flawless reputation through his unique creations and exceptional pieces. He perpetuates original design: colour declension, baroque collections and classical retro He is still based in London, now located at 14 St. Cross Street, Hatton Garden, where he trades under the name Alan Gard Ltd. signing his pieces AMG. Every piece of jewellery is accompanied with a warranty certificate and a document signed by the hand of the jeweller. The brooch on offer in our sale is in the distinctive Gard style, inspired by nature, with a bold gemstone taking centre stage, surrounded by yellow gold and diamonds artistically representing a floral mass. AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, BY ALAN MARTIN GARD, 1971 Of gold openwork abstract design, set centrally with a cushion mixed-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 30cts, highlighted with round brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.80cts, with maker's mark 'AMG', London hallmarks for 1971, length 6.5cm, width 4.8cm Alan Gard Alan Martin Gard was born in Finsborough, London in 1935. He served a seven-year apprenticeship with the jeweller Crombies of Bond Street, after which, he worked with big names such Anrdrew Grima and Hooper Bolton. Gard and Grima were contempories and friends and worked together for four years in the early 60s Gard set up his own business in 1964. His creative pieces used texture and gemstones, taking inspiration from nature and organic contemporary design. He was at his height of popularity in the 1970s making thousands of pieces, both commissions and collections, selling them to national and international clients. Several pieces were sold through Hooper Bolton Alan Gard has had many successful exhibitions at both Goldsmiths Hall and Design Centre London, as well as various exhibitions in America. He has won various prizes in De Beers engagement ring design contest and designed all the jewellery and medals for the films Nicholas and Alexandra and Modesty Blaise. His discretion and ability to model ideas enables him to create for stars and high profile clients. Alan is well established in the London hierarchy of top-quality jewellers and has acquired a flawless reputation through his unique creations and exceptional pieces. He perpetuates original design: colour declension, baroque collections and classical retro He is still based in London, now located at 14 St. Cross Street, Hatton Garden, where he