Lot 12
  • 12

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.
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