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.
Lot 723
MARINA B
Octagonal ct. 14.67 diamond yellow gold ring accented with tapered and baguette diamonds, in all ct. 17.60 circa, g 17.73 circa size 13/53.
Sold € 302,400
Lot 715
BULGARI
Ruby, diamond, yellow gold and platinum bracelet, rubies in all ct. 45.00 circa, diamonds in all ct. 33.30 circa, g 69.22 circa, length cm 18.0 circa.
Sold € 252,000
Lot 713
BULGARI
Pair of ruby, diamond, platinum and yellow gold brooches, rubies in all ct. 26.00 circa, diamonds in all ct. 20.20 circa, cm 4.00 and cm 3.60 circa brooches, in all g 38.81 circa.
In Bvlgari pouch.
Sold € 220,500
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).
Lot 718
BULGARI
Octagonal ct. 7.90 diamond and platinum gold ring accented with two lateral crescent moon shaped diamonds, diamonds in all ct. 9.50 circa, g 8.87 circa.
Signed and marked Bulgari, 1092 RM. In original case.
Sold € 126,000
Lot 728
BULGARI
Yellow gold tubogas choker accented with four silver Staters of Corinth coins, g 334.78 circa, diam. cm 11.50 circa.
Sold € 113,400
Lot 703
BULGARI
Yellow gold mesh evening bag accented with diamonds and cabochon rubies, sapphires and emeralds, white gold details,
satin interior, gross g 379.19 circa, length cm 20.0, width cm 14.0 circa.
Signed Bvlgari. In Bvlgari pouch.
Sold € 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).
Lot 710
Pear shaped ct. 3.75 fancy vivid yellow diamond white gold ring accented with old mine diamonds, g 6.77 circa size 12/52.
Sold € 100,800
Lot 684
Diamond and white gold necklace holding a cm 2.60 circa removale oval ct. 9.12 sapphire and platinum central pendant,
ct. 1.00 circa main diamond, diamonds in all ct. 3.40 circa, g 20.98 circa, length cm 42.5 circa.
Sold € 88,200
Lot 719
Oval ct. 12.00 sapphire and baguette diamond white gold ring, diamonds in all ct. 1.60 circa, g 10.72 circa size 15/55.
Sold € 81,900
Lot 651
BOUCHERON
Round and baguette diamond, cabochon ruby and yellow gold earrings with removable pendants, diamonds in all ct. 13.40 circa,
rubies in all ct. 35.00 circa, g 57.21 circa, length cm 8 circa. Signed and marked Boucheron, French assay and goldsmith marks.
Sold € 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).
Lot 726
Natural saltwater pearl, diamond and white gold pendant earrings, mm 9.73-11.04 x 15.00 and mm 9.95-10.16 x 14.45 circa pearls, g 8.72 circa, length cm 3.10 circa.
Cased by Cusi. Appended gemmological report CISGEM n. 26629 18/12/2023, Milano.
Sold € 44,100