Bulgari - Jewels and Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Phillips

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    • Two oval sapphires, 9.07 and 8.09 carats

    • Brilliant-cut diamonds in the surround, totalling approximately 7.50 carats

    • Platinum

    • Signed Bvlgari

    (9.07- & 8.09-carat Sapphires)
    SSEF report, numbered 95576, dated 20 September 2017, Burma, no indications of heating, 'Royal Blue' colour.
    Gübelin report, numbered 18031256/ 1 and 2, dated 9 April 2018, one Burma, one not determinable, no indications of heating.

    附 瑞士 SSEF 及 Gübelin 證書

    With signed box

  • Catalogue Essay

    Volume, boldness and splendour are the essence of Bulgari's jewel, chanelling the fun and fearless character in every woman who are adventurous with colours and designs. The bombé form of this pair of earrings, set with diamonds of superb quality, exudes classic glamour and elegance whilst enhancing the importance of the two impressive blue sapphires. Bulgari built its reputation on the wide range of gemstones they hand-picked for each creation, often of the finest colour. This pair of sapphires with a saturated vivid blue glow is no exception. Aside from its visual beauty, these sapphires also reign from the prominent mines of Burma, where specimens of over 10 carats of such quality are exceedingly scarce. A single Burmese sapphire of this quality is hard to find, this pair of earrings brings together two of such rare gems in matching shape and size, both of them free from heat treatment and certified by SSEF to be 'Royal blue' in colour, is a remarkable occurrence.

  • Artist Biography

    Bulgari

    Italian

    Originally from Kalarites, Greece, Sotirios Voulgaris emigrated to Rome because of Greece's rising poverty and difficulty separating from the Ottoman Empire. He set foot on Italian soil in 1880 with little money in his pocket and spent the next four years preparing what would go on to become Italy's oldest jewelry company. 

    In 1884, Bulgari opened its doors to the Italian people with its offering of jewelry and accessories. Bulgari's style takes from traditions in Greek and Roman craftsmanship to elegantly balance volume and subtlety. Later, in the late 1960s, Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive, now-iconic Serpenti collection of snake-shaped coil bracelets and watches. It is through its meticulous combination of influences that Bulgari has garnered an international and loyal high-profile clientele, which included Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. These Hollywood stars have immortalized the house's unique gem-adorned bracelets, necklaces and earrings in rounded forms. 

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A Very Fine Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, Bvlgari

Signed Bvlgari

Estimate
HK$3,800,000 - 4,800,000 
$485,000-600,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewels and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 May 2018