Bulgari - Magnificent Jewels Geneva Monday, November 17, 2008 | Phillips

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    • Designed as a cultured pearl fringe, enhanced by multi-gem rondelles and pavé-set diamond links, mounted in 18K gold, length 40 cm.

    • Signed ‘Bulgari.’With a black leather Bulgari case.

  • 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 Diamond, Pearl and Gem-Set Necklace

Designed as a cultured pearl fringe, enhanced by multi-gem rondelles and pavé-set diamond links, mounted in 18K gold, length 40 cm.
Signed ‘Bulgari.’With a black leather Bulgari case.

Estimate
CHF15,000 - 20,000 

Sold for CHF35,000

Magnificent Jewels

18 Nov 2008, 4pm
Geneva