AUCTION RESULTS:Wednesday (July 18th) O'Reilly's, Francis Street, Dublin. Jewellery auction featuring emeralds. An emerald and diamond bracelet sold after the auction for €52,000 (€50,000- €60,000); an 8.73ct Colombian emerald ring made €24,000 (€25,000- €35,000).

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

Monday (July 23rd) Mullen’s, Laurel Park, Woodbrook, Bray, Co Wicklow. Antiques auction at 11am. More than 800 lots.

Tuesday (July 24th) John Weldon Auctioneers, Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin. Jewellery, watches, coins and banknotes auction. 2pm. A modern Fabergé diamond-set 18ct gold egg pendant boxed and with papers – the egg opens to reveal a bear, €1,000-€1,500.

Sunday (July 29th) Matthews Auctioneers country house contents auction at Laracor Rectory, Trim, Co Meath. 2pm. Viewing begins on Friday, July 27th. Over 600 lots including some of the original furnishings from Gigginstown House, Co Westmeath.

FORTHCOMING FAIRS

Today and tomorrow July 21st and 22nd. National Antiques and Art Fair, South Court Hotel, Limerick. 11am-6pm. 70 stands selling furniture, art, silver, jewellery, china, porcelain, books, clocks, coins and other collectibles.

Sunday (July 22nd) Antiques and Vintage Fair, Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin. 11am-6pm. 45 stands.