- Round brilliant-cut diamonds
  Signed, with maker's mark
  18 karat yellow and white gold, measuring approximately 3.40 x 2.50 inches
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.
View More Works

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection

Bulgari

A Diamond and Gold Minaudière

Round brilliant-cut diamonds
Signed, with maker's mark
18 karat yellow and white gold, measuring approximately 3.40 x 2.50 inches

Estimate
$4,000 - 6,000

Sold for $5,625

Contact Specialist
Susan Abeles
Head of Department, Americas and Senior International Specialist
New York
+1 212 940 1383

New York Auction 9 December 2019