Bulgari - Jewels & Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 26, 2017 | Phillips

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017

    • Cabochon and faceted gemstones, including amethysts, blue topaz, citrines, iolites, peridots, green and pink tourmalines
      (Necklace) Thirty-eight gemstones approximately 40.00 carats
      (Bracelet) Twenty-seven gemstones approximately 25.00 carats
      (Earrings) Twelve gemstones approximately 11.00 carats

    • Brilliant-cut diamonds on bar-links, altogether approximately 6.50 carats
      Twenty cultured pearls set in-between, diameter approximately 7.00mm each

    • 18 karat yellow gold

    • Italian maker's marks

    • All signed Bvlgari

    • Necklace length approximately 380 to 415mm
      Bracelet length approximately 160 to 195mm

  • 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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Bulgari

A Gem-set, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Demi-Parure, Allegra, Bvlgari

All signed Bvlgari
Necklace length approximately 380 to 415mm
Bracelet length approximately 160 to 195mm

Estimate
HK$250,000 - 350,000 
$32,000-45,000

Sold for HK$275,000

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

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017