Group of Jewellery, Bulgari

Comprising: a 'Passo Doppio' necklace, set with sixteen cultured pearls, alternating with gold links, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold; a 'Chandra' necklace composed of carved white porcelain tubes, set at intervals with gold beads, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold; a ‘Parentesi’ necklace and bangle, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold; all signed Bulgari, necklaces length approximately 390, 390 and 375mm respectively, bangle inner circumference 160mm   (4).

All signed Bulgari, with Italian maker's marks and Italian assay marks for gold, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. 'Passo Doppio' necklace: cultured pearls is round and of white to slightly cream body colour, some with rosè overtone, very good lustre, some with minor surface blemishes but not visible when worn. Signs of minor wear to the metal, with evidence of pearl adhesives at the joint areas and some shows slightly yellowish tint, in very good condition. 'Chandra' necklace: yellow gold with signs of discolouration and minor wear to the metal, in good condition. ‘Parentesi’ necklace and bracelet: signs of minor wear to the metal, yellow gold link on the necklace with evidence of minor discolouration, both in very good condition.
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