Bulgari - The Geneva Jewels Auction: ONE Geneva Monday, November 6, 2023 | Phillips

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    • Each set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 17.74 and 16.66 carats respectively, accented with calibré-cut rubies and baguette diamonds, length approximately 23mm, each signed Bulgari, maker's mark for Bulgari, post and hinged-back fittings.

      Accompanied by SSEF report no. 83114, no. 83115 and no. 134028, each stating that the sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

  • 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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Pair of sapphire, ruby and diamond earrings

Each set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 17.74 and 16.66 carats respectively, accented with calibré-cut rubies and baguette diamonds, length approximately 23mm, each signed Bulgari, maker's mark for Bulgari, post and hinged-back fittings.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 83114, no. 83115 and no. 134028, each stating that the sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

Estimate
CHF315,000 - 500,000 
€327,000-519,000
$350,000-550,000

Sold for CHF444,500

The Geneva Jewels Auction: ONE

Geneva Auction 6 November 2023