Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

An 18ct gold amethyst and diamond dress ring by Alan Martin Gard, 1968, the oval mixed-cut amethyst edged by outset of brilliant-cut diamond highlights, within a raised textured and ribbed mount, the decoration extending to the shank, maker’s mark ‘AMG’, London hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 0.25 carat, ring size L - M. £1,500-£2,000

Alan Martin Gard (b.1935) is a London-based jeweller who formed part of the renaissance of Modern British jewellery design in the second half of the 20th century.
After long apprenticeships at both Combies of Bond Street, and under Andrew Grima, Gard set out on his own in 1966. He has exhibited at both Goldsmiths’ Hall and the London Design Centre and has won various prizes including the De Beers Engagement ring design contest. He is still based at St. Cross Street in Hatton Garden.