A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND, EMERALD AND RUBY "LION-MASK" BRACELET, BY BULGARI

THE PROPERTY OF A LADY There are three elements that determine a great piece of jewelry: excellence of design, beauty of materials, and lastly but possibly most importantly, execution. Bulgari's jewels have always combined a sculptural quality with a clever juxtaposition of gemstones. This superb "Lion-Mask" bracelet embodies all the qualities of a great jewel. Created in the 1960's at a time when Bulgari's glamorous image was at its height, Italy was the hub of the international jet set where Capri, Cortina, Sophia Loren and Gina Lolabridgida were names associated with the highest level of sophistication. It was at this time that Gianni, Nicola and Paolo Bulgari took over the management of the family business. The three brothers were the third generation of this Italian institution and were responsible for making the firm the empire it is today. The success of Bulgari is achieved through its jewelry, jewelry that showcases great design, gemstones and craftsmanship.

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A SPECTACULAR DIAMOND, EMERALD AND RUBY "LION-MASK" BRACELET, BY BULGARI
The hinged bangle designed as twin sculpted pavé-set diamond lion-masks, with cabochon emerald eyes, wearing baguette and circular-cut diamond collars, extending a cabochon ruby band, enhanced by circular-cut diamond spacers, and pavé-set diamond hinge, joined by a cabochon emerald clasp, within a two-tiered diamond surround, mounted in platinum and gold, 2¼ ins. diameter
Signed Bulgari

Lot Essay

cf. Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, "Bulgari", Abbeville Press Publishers, New York, 1996, page 247

cf. Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata, "The Jeweled Menagerie: The World of Animals in Gems", Thames and Hudson, New York, 2001, pages 154-155

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