Lot 302
  • 302

Fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond brooch, Bulgari, 1960s

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Description

  • fancy intense yellow diamond, diamond, 
Of giardinetto design, the base set with a step-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 3.00 carats, the leaves and petals decorated throughout with near colourless pear-, marquise-shaped, circular-cut and tapered baguette diamonds, four pistils set with circular-cut diamonds of yellow tints, case stamped Bulgari.

Literature

Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Milan, 2010, pg. 117 for a brooch of similar design.

Condition

Accompanied by GIA report no. 5171042052, stating that the diamond weighing 3.00 carats, measuring 10.64 x 7.37 x 4.00 mm, is Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS1 Clarity. For further information on the 3.00 carat diamond, please refer to the GIA report. The four additional diamonds of yellow tint are of slightly varying hues of yellow and have not been tested for natural colour. Additional diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 carats, on average H - J colour, VS - SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and use. In good condition; pin fitting closes securely. Gross weight approximately 25 grams. Case stamped Bulgari Roma.
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