Today through March 21, Christie’s is hosting its first jewelry auction of 2024, Jewels Online. Over 40 of the lots are Bulgari pieces, including such iconic styles as Monete and Serpenti. Here are a few highlights, from Bulgari and other designers like David Webb and Seaman Schepps, among the 200 lots in Christie’s sale.
Bulgari Tubogas Bangle bracelet in 18k yellow and rose gold set with three stater coins from the ancient city of Corinth, each depicting a Pegasus on one side, the head of Athena on the other, estimate $60,000–$80,000Bulgari Monete necklace in 18k yellow gold set with a coin depicting Britain’s King George III, and his coat of arms from 1749 to 1751 on the reverse, estimate $15,000–$20,000Bulgari Monete bracelet in 18k yellow gold set with a coin depicting Chosroes II of Persia, estimate $15,000-$20,000Bulgari earrings in 18k yellow gold with square emeralds and half-moon diamonds, estimate $100,000–$150,000Bulgari Tubogas necklace in 18k yellow gold with a rectangular emerald, estimate $100,000–$150,000Bulgari chandelier earrings (also pictured at top) in 18k yellow gold with pear-shape rose-cut pink, yellow, purple, and violet sapphires; button-shape cultured pearls; and 1.5–1.6 cts. t.w. diamonds; estimate $15,000–$20,000Bulgari brooch (circa 1970) in yellow gold and platinum with oval sapphire cabochons, round emeralds, and approximately 1.25 cts. t.w. diamonds, in a set with earrings; estimate $30,000–$50,000 Seaman Schepps Buckle bracelet in 18k white gold with carved rock crystal, polished onyx, and 3.75–4 cts. t.w. round diamonds, estimate $15,000–$20,000Chopard by De Grisogono Super Ice Cube wristwatch in 18k white gold with 60-65 cts. t.w. square, rectangular, and single-cut diamonds, estimate $100,000–$200,000David Webb earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum with black enamel, carved and pierced jade plaques, jade pear-shape cabochons, and 2.75-3 cts. t.w. round and single-cut diamonds, estimate $15,000–$20,000