Bulgari - The Hong Kong Jewels Auction Hong Kong Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Phillips
    • The coiled band designed as a stylised snake with scales set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold, signed Bulgari, numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks, inner circumference approximately 155 mm relaxed, case stamped Bulgari.

      Accompanied by a Bulgari certificate of authenticity.

  • 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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Diamond Bangle, 'Serpenti Viper'

The coiled band designed as a stylised snake with scales set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold, signed Bulgari, numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks, inner circumference approximately 155 mm relaxed, case stamped Bulgari.

Accompanied by a Bulgari certificate of authenticity.

Estimate
HK$320,000 - 500,000 
$40,000-65,000

Sold for HK$444,500

The Hong Kong Jewels Auction

Hong Kong Auction 3 October 2024