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29th April 2014
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Yellow gold (purity 750)
France, 1960s
Bulgari – founded in Rome in 1884
Baring the maker’s mark ‘BVLGARI’
Marked with the purity ‘18K’ and ‘750’
24 brilliant cut diamonds with a total of approximately 2.50 carats
Measurements: 10.5 x 3 cm
Weight: 32.9 grams
Very good condition

Italian jeweler Bulgari, based in Rome, manufactured a good deal of its pieces in France during the 1960s and 70s. Bulgari is internationally known for their luxurious and fashionable collections. This stunning and innovative brooch is a testimony to their elegant pieces of jewelry. The brooch is designed as a long twisting scroll with tapered ends and accentuated at the twisted edges with 24 sparkling brilliants. The surface of the 18 carat gold brooch is nicely textured and the diamonds have an overall weight of approximately 2.50 carats.



The brooch is in very good condition. It measures 10.5 x 3 cm and weighs 32.9 grams. It is marked with the purity and engraved with ‘BVLGARI’.

Bulgari

Bulgari was founded by Sotirio Bulgari, who was descended from a family of silversmiths. In 1884 he opened his first shop in Rome on the Via Sistina, and then in 1905 moved to the Via dei Condotti where the shop remains today. His sons Giorgio and Costantino took over the business in 1932. They are credited with creating the highly distinctive ‘Bvlgari’ style, inspired by Greek and Roman classicism, the Italian Renaissance, and the 19th century Roman school of goldsmiths. Bulgari jewels set with ancient coins are signature pieces, as are the firm's flexible, ribbed gold "tubogas" necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches and earrings. The top echelon of Italian society has patronized Bulgari for decades; some of their more illustrious clientele include actresses Anna Magnani, Gina Lolobrigida and Elizabeth Taylor. The 1970s marked the beginning of Bulgari’s international expansion with the opening of stores in New York (its first overseas), Paris, Geneva, and Monte Carlo, building towards more than 155 international stores today.