Leader in the sector and strong of an increasingly international clientele, the Jewelry Department boasts a history of important contributions and auction successes.
Diamonds of important carats, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and natural pearls: each jewel is valued by a team of certified gemologists and experts in the history of jewelry. The departmental objective remains quality and attention to the customer, also through the accurate sharing of advanced condition reports that guarantee increasingly targeted purchases.
Bulgari: The Dynasty of Luxury
The auction on May 30 and 31, 2024, highlighted an extraordinary selection of high jewelry, totaling over € 3.8 million in sales. With 89% of lots sold and a 166% increase in starting prices, this was a genuine triumph for the Jewels Department, reaffirming its preeminent position both nationally and internationally.
Highly sought-after treasures by the public, led by one of the undisputed queens of jewelry: MarinaB. Her ring featuring a 14.67 ct. octagonal diamond emerged as the top lot of the sale, fetching € 302,400 (lot 723).
The Bulgari dynasty shone throughout the first round of the auction, showcasing a generational panorama of the maison's most iconic pieces. The exceptional artistic quality achieved in the 1960s was magnificently represented by the bracelet (lot 715, € 252,000), the two brooches (lot 713, € 220,500), and the earrings (lot 714, € 75,600) adorned with diamonds and Burmese rubies. Bidders' enthusiasm was evident with the 7.90 ct. solitaire (lot 718, € 126,000), the tubogas collier de chien with four "Statere di Corinto" (lot 728, € 113,400), and the enchanting 1950s yellow gold handbag finished with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies (lot 703, € 50,400).
A touch of vibrant splendor was found in the diamonds and colored gems, which also stood out prominently. The fancy vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond of 3.75 ct. (lot 710, € 100,800) marked just the beginning of a series of top bids. Among the most refined pieces were the elegant white gold and diamond necklace, embellished with a 9.12 ct. oval sapphire (lot 684, € 88,200), the white gold ring with a 12.00 ct. oval sapphire (lot 719, € 81,900), and the sophisticated Boucheron earrings adorned with diamonds and rubies (lot 651, € 32,760).
Further enriching the prestigious sale was the chic touch and timeless elegance of the white gold pendant earrings, featuring small diamonds and natural saltwater pearls (lot 726, € 44,100).
