Lot 518
  • 518

Gem-Set and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Earclips, Bulgari

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Bulgari
  • gold, citrine, sapphire, diamond, ruby
The necklace composed of faceted round citrine beads interspersed with gold rondelles, suspending a heart-shaped sapphire within a rock crystal frame, accented by round diamonds and a cabochon ruby, length 16½ inches, signed Bulgari, numbered C1521; and a pair of matching earclips, signed Bulgari, numbered C1781, inscribed 4.13 cts referring to the carat weight, fitted with posts. With signed box and pouch.

Condition

In good condition, the mountings with minor scratches and tarnish commensurate with wear. Earclips and necklace inscribed 750 for 18 karat gold. The mounting of the heart-shaped pendant inscribed 4.13 cts., referring to the stated carat weight of the sapphire. The sapphire is a medium light violetish blue color, slightly included. The citrine beads are a medium light orangish yellow color, eye-clean to slightly included, a few with abrasions to facet junctions visible under 10x magnification. The three cabochon rubies are medium strongly purplish red, heavily included. The carved rock crystal in good condition. Earclips fitted with posts for wear on pierced ears. Total gross weight approximately 45 dwts.
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