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A SPECTACULAR 18CT GOLD, FANCY COLOURED SAPPHIRE, EMERALD AND DIAMOND 'SAPPHIRE FLOWER' BRACELET, BULGARI, CIRCA 2004
Modelled as a wide strap comprising of lines of flower heads each centring a brilliant-cut diamond stamen within a surround of petals claw-set with variously coloured pear-shaped sapphires framed by symmetrical openwork annular motifs, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds decorated at intervals with articulated claw-set diamonds and circular-cut emeralds, completed by a similarly set box clasp, the sapphires, emeralds and diamonds together stated to weigh 77.46 carats, 3.03 carats, and 7.36 carats respectively, length approximately 185mm, signed Bulgari.
Accompanied by:
a Bulgari Gemmological Center Gem Report numbered B390 - 1858, dated 16 November 2004.
a Bulgari Valuation Certificate, dated 21 March 2005.
LITERATURE
Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti, Bulgari, Thames and Hudson, London, 2007, pp. 127 (illustrated, another example).
Inspired by designs from the mid-century, in 2004 Bulgari launched the Sapphire Flower Collection.
The traditional jewels colour palette as represented by the colours of emerald, ruby and sapphire were replaced by an extraordinary selection of fancy coloured sapphires in vibrant hues including mauve, raspberry red, lime green, violet and sky blue.
Representing a new direction for Bulgari, the innovative 'high jewellery designs' are characterised by flexible openwork delicate motifs that give the floral themed jewels a two-dimensional effect when worn on the body.
Sold for $145,000
Lot 21
Modelled as a wide strap comprising of lines of flower heads each centring a brilliant-cut diamond stamen within a surround of petals claw-set with variously coloured pear-shaped sapphires framed by symmetrical openwork annular motifs, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds decorated at intervals with articulated claw-set diamonds and circular-cut emeralds, completed by a similarly set box clasp, the sapphires, emeralds and diamonds together stated to weigh 77.46 carats, 3.03 carats, and 7.36 carats respectively, length approximately 185mm, signed Bulgari.
Accompanied by:
a Bulgari Gemmological Center Gem Report numbered B390 - 1858, dated 16 November 2004.
a Bulgari Valuation Certificate, dated 21 March 2005.
LITERATURE
Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti, Bulgari, Thames and Hudson, London, 2007, pp. 127 (illustrated, another example).
Inspired by designs from the mid-century, in 2004 Bulgari launched the Sapphire Flower Collection.
The traditional jewels colour palette as represented by the colours of emerald, ruby and sapphire were replaced by an extraordinary selection of fancy coloured sapphires in vibrant hues including mauve, raspberry red, lime green, violet and sky blue.
Representing a new direction for Bulgari, the innovative 'high jewellery designs' are characterised by flexible openwork delicate motifs that give the floral themed jewels a two-dimensional effect when worn on the body.
Estimate $75,000 - $100,000
Important Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8390
6:00pm - 8 December 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November, 10am - 4pm, by appointment
Viewing in Sydney:
Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 December, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Sharma
hamish.sharma@leonardjoel.com.au
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