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Coin and yellow gold necklace/bracelet combination and pair of diamond ear clips, Bulgari, 1970s
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description
Comprising: a necklace and a pair of bracelets of fancy curb linking, set at intervals with silver coins inscribed Evbee- Istia 3eme siecle av. J.C., mounted in yellow gold, necklace length approximately 395mm, bracelet lengths approximately 185mm and 183mm, signed Bulgari; together with a pair of earrings each centring on a silver coin inscribed Drachm Corinth IV cent. B.C. the octagonal border highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari and numbered, clip fittings.
Literature
Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Italy, 2007, pages 131-151 for a chapter giving examples of the use of coins in Bulgari jewels.
Condition
Stamped 750 for gold and Italian assay marks, signed BVLGARI, earrings numbered BD5043. Gross weight 278 grams. Necklace inscribed at the back: EVBEE- ISTIAIA 3EME SIECLE AV J.C. Earrings inscribed at the back: DRACHM CORINTH IV CENT.B.C. Diamonds bright and lively. Some tarnish and scratches to the metal commensurate with age and wear. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."