The Timeless Allure of Chanel Handbags
19 November 2025
Few fashion items have achieved the iconic status of the Chanel handbag. Introduced by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1955, the classic 2.55 m...
We are Hiring!
31 October 2025
Adams Blackrock is a Dublin city centre firm of Auctioneers & Valuers which holds monthly jewellery, art and antique auctions shipping to client...
Engagement Rings: Timeless Symbols of Love
24 October 2025
Choosing the perfect engagement ring is no easy task. As the symbol of your upcoming marriage, your engagement ring should be a piece you truly adore....
October Birthstone: Opals
22 September 2025
The birthstone for October is opal, which is associated with traits such as creativity and passion. This gemstone is iridescent, elusive, and utterly ...
Mourning Brooches: Jewelry of Grief, Memory, and Love
26 August 2025
A Window into the Victorian Soul
In the quiet, somber corners of jewellery boxes from the 18th and 19th centuries lies a unique and haunting artifa...
The Glittering Legacy of Faberge Jewellery: History & Fascinating Facts
05 August 2025
Fabergé – the very name evokes images of dazzling opulence, intricate artistry, and imperial grandeur. Founded in 1842 in Saint Petersbur...
Everything You Need to Know About Tanzanite
05 June 2025
In our June Auction, lot 321 is a loose octagonal step-cut tanzanite of 8.77 carats provided with certificate.
Introduction to Tanzani...
Art Deco Jewellery
30 May 2025
Art Deco jewellery refers to a distinctive style of jewellery that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, and was inf...
Irish auction house Adams Blackrock moves to city centre location
07 May 2025
Auction house Adams Blackrock this week opens its doors to buyers in a new central Dublin location.
The Irish brand has swapped its long-stand...
FREE DELIVERY
07 May 2025
Adams Blackrock offer the packaging and fully insured delivery to anywhere in Ireland for FREE for all marked lots with the Free Delivery Ba...
DUAL CURRENCY BIDDING
05 May 2025
Adams Blackrock are pleased to announce that we are the first auction house in Ireland to offer Dual Currency bidding, accepting both bids in EUR &...
Emeralds
04 May 2025
Emeralds are one of the most precious and sought-after gemstones in the world. They belong to the beryl family, a group of minerals that also includes...
Irish Modern Art
02 May 2025
Art in Ireland during the 1930s and 1940s still primarily consisted of traditional representational art. Championed by the Royal Hibernian Academy and...
The History of Adams Blackrock: A Legacy of Fine Art and Antiques
01 May 2025
Adams Blackrock has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s fine art and antiques auctioneering scene for decades. The business, originally known as Tho...
The 4 Cs of Diamonds: A Buyer's Guide
01 May 2025
The 4 Cs of Diamonds: A Buyer’s Guide
When purchasing a diamond, whether for investment or jewellery, the 4 Cs—Cut, Colour, Clarity, and...
Georgian Jewellery
01 May 2025
Georgian jewellery refers to jewellery created during the Georgian era, which spans the reigns of the British monarchs King George I to George IV, fro...
Women Artists in Ireland
01 May 2025
Irish women artists contributed to making strides across portraiture, landscapes, and abstract modernism, with many also being significant organisers,...
History of Sculpture
30 April 2025
Sculpture in Ireland has allowed for vast experimentation across art practices, influencing other mediums from architecture to performance art. Major ...
Relocated to Dublin 2
21 April 2025
Adams Blackrock have relocated to Lower Ground, 17 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
The new saleroom is open from Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)....
