Object Description
Maker:
Bulgari
Summary:
Vintage Diamond Bow Brooch in 18ct Gold
Description:1960
A vintage diamond and yellow gold bow brooch by Bulgari, circa 1960. The three-dimensional bow is composed of a triple row of round brilliant cut diamonds to the loops, passing through the centre knot of round brilliant and tapered baguette cut diamonds, with the two tails comprising two tapering rows of diamonds interspersed with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds, all to an 18ct yellow gold mount. The brooch secures to the reverse with a single pin fitting.
Period:
Circa 1960
Origin:
Italy
Literature:
See ‘Bulgari – Between eternity and history’, page 304 for a similar example in white gold.
Gems / Materials:
169 x round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 x tapered baguette cut diamonds, estimated total weight 15.71ct
Setting:
18ct yellow gold, signed Bvlgari
Dimensions:
Width (at widest point): 5cm/1.9″
Length (at longest point): 5cm/1.9″
Weight:
20.2 grams
Condition:
Very fine