The Important Jewels Auction by Il Ponte, scheduled for 27 and 28 November 2025, proudly bears the signature of Bulgari.
Following the remarkable results achieved by extraordinary creations of the Roman maison, the Department presents an exceptional new selection spanning the various stages of Bulgari’s creative evolution, culminating in the bold vision of MarinaB – heir and innovator of a language that has become legendary.
Among the top lots stand creations born of the highest artisanal mastery and an astonishingly original design: a long yellow gold curb-link necklace set with cabochon sapphires totalling over 70 carats (lot 594, € 80,000 – 100,000), and a rare yellow gold demi-parure with rubies and diamonds mounted on rock crystal elements (lot 606, € 60,000 – 90,000).
Lot 594
BULGARI
Cabochon sapphire, round diamond and yellow 18K gold groumette chain necklace divisible into two cm 19.30 circa bracelets, cm 42.50 circa necklace and cm 12.40 circa extension, sapphires in all ct. 74.00 circa, diamonds in all ct. 8.90 circa, in all g 219.25 circa, length cm 94.20 circa. All pieces signed Bvlgari Italy 18K.
Estimate € 80.000 - 100.000
Lot 606
BULGARI
Hyaline quartz, ruby, diamond and yellow 18K gold jewellery set comprising cm 38.00 circa groumette chain necklace and cm 1.90 circa earrings, g 86.78 circa. Signed Bvlgari.
Estimate € 60.000 - 90.000
A perfect synthesis of naturalistic inspiration and decorative flair is found in the vase-shaped brooch with a large cabochon sapphire (lot 605, € 18,000 – 28,000), together with elegant platinum earrings with drop pearls and diamonds (lot 602, € 16,000 – 22,000). The butterfly brooch in white gold with diamonds, turquoise and lapis lazuli, created in collaboration with Georges Lenfant (lot 568, € 10,000 – 15,000), and the yellow gold and tortoiseshell evening clutch crafted by Illario (lot 544, € 5,500 – 7,500), testify to a fertile season of artistic collaborations.
Lot 605
BULGARI
Cabochon ct. 20.00 circa sapphire, diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, yellow 18K gold and platinum flower shaped brooch, diamonds in all ct. 4.80 circa, g 42.53 circa, length cm 6.50 circa. Signed Bvlgari. With original case.
Estimate € 18.000 - 28.000
Lot 602
BULGARI
Diamond, pear shaped pearl and platinum earrings with removable pendants, diamonds in all ct. 6.80 circa, mm 17.20 x 12.80 and mm 17.80 x 12.80 circa pearls, white 18K gold details, g 20.13 circa, length cm 5.30 circa. Signed Bulgari. Cased by Bulgari.
Estimate € 16.000 - 22.000
Lot 568
BULGARI - GEORGES LENFANT
Diamond, turquoise, lapis lazuli and white 18K gold butterfly shaped brooch, diamonds in all ct. 0.80 circa, g 35.21 circa, length cm 7.90 circa. Signed Bvlgari, assay and goldsmith marks.
Estimate € 10.000 - 15.000
MarinaB, heir to an immortal aesthetic, stands out for creations of striking sensuality intertwined with a poised elegance, revealing a distinctly feminine mastery capable of transforming gold and gemstones into distinctive signatures. Particularly emblematic is the rigid “Onde” choker in yellow gold with diamonds, sapphires and cabochon emeralds (lot 613, € 20,000 – 28,000): an iconic model by a designer who asserted her own voice and style within a universe historically dominated by men.
Lotto 613
MARINA B
Cabochon sapphire, emerald, diamond and yellow 18K gold "Onde" choker, diamonds in all ct. 4.60 circa, g 111.28 circa, diam. cm 10.00 circa. Signed and marked Marina B 1987, MB, indistinct roman maker's mark and numbered.
Estimate € 20.000 - 28.000
Italian high jewellery continues to shine through the evocative creations of Pomellato, Cusi, Sabbadini, Pederzani, Musy, Repossi, Vhernier, Illario, Chantecler, Damiani, Frascarolo and Crivelli. Deserving a special mention is Mario Buccellati, whose pendant earrings adorned with diamonds and carved emeralds (lot 599, € 15,000 – 22,000) perfectly embody his unsurpassed goldsmith’s artistry.
Unmissable are the most coveted international maisons: Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet, Mauboussin, Tiffany, Fabergé, Harry Winston and François Tavernier. Cartier shines with a wide platinum bracelet set with cabochon and baguette sapphires totalling around 60 carats, enriched with diamonds (lot 593, € 9,000 – 14,000), and a pair of platinum and white gold clips with diamonds and turquoise (lot 607, € 16,000 – 27,000): exquisite examples of that Parisian style which has enchanted the world.
Lot 599
M. BUCCELLATI
Round and pear shaped diamond, carved emerald and bi-coloured 18K gold pendant earrings, diamonds in all ct. 1.50 circa, g 19.14 circa, length cm 5.10 circa. Signed and marked M. Buccellati Italy, 15 MI.
Estimate € 15.000 - 22.000
Lot 593
CARTIER PARIS
Cabochon and baguette sapphire, old mine diamond and platinum band bracelet, sapphires in all ct. 59.00 circa, diamonds in all ct. 2.50 circa, g 43.83 circa, length cm 17.00, width cm 1.30 circa. Signed Cartier Paris, French assay and goldsmith marks and inventory number. Letter of Expertise by IAJA Expertise no. XP2679-051125.
Estimate € 9.000 - 14.000
Adding further prominence to the auction are other gemstones and diamonds of great allure: a François Tavernier brooch – the renowned Harry Winston goldsmith – set with diamonds totalling over 20 carats (lot 546, € 15,000 – 25,000); a 6.89-carat ruby (lot 589, € 19,000 – 25,000); and a 16.05-carat sapphire (lot 590, € 26,000 – 35,000).
Lot 546
FRANCOIS TAVERNIER
Round, marquise and pear shaped diamond and platinum brooch, ct. 1.70 circa and ct. 1.30 circa main diamonds, in all ct. 20.70 circa, white gold detail, g 17.03 circa, length cm 5.00 circa. Marked with the maker's mark and PT950 on plaque, OR on the needle. With Faraone case and guarantee.
Estimate € 15.000 - 25.000
Lot 589
Oval ct. 6.89 ruby.
Appended gemmological report IGI n. 59962 17/10/202025, Milano.
Estimate € 19.000 - 25.000
Lot 590
Cushion cut ct. 16.05 sapphire, old mine diamond and platinum openwork ring, diamonds in all ct. 0.25 circa, g 7.54 circa size 13/53. Appended gemmological report IGI n. 59956 24/10/2025, Milano.
Estimate € 26.000 - 35.000
No less fascinating are the antique jewels, exemplified by a refined French demi-parure adorned with delicate micromosaics depicting flowers, birds, butterflies and views of the Roman Forum. The ensemble – comprising a tiara, a necklace and pendant earrings – reveals, through its intricate composition, an extraordinary harmony of form and colour (lot 600, € 15,000 – 22,000).
Lot 600
Micro-mosaic on bloodstone and bi-coloured gold jewellery set depicting flowers, birds, butterflies and Roman Forum monuments comprising a cm 24.20 circa tiara, cm 43.00 circa necklace, cm 4.00 circa pendant earrings and cm 2.50 circa oval clasp together with a chiseled yellow gold arched support, in all gross g 201.47 circa. Small French assay mark on the not used curved element. In antique fitted case.
Estimate € 15.000 - 22.000
Concluding the dialogue between art and jewellery, in a more avant-garde perspective, is the section devoted to artist jewels, featuring a captivating pair of pendant earrings by Salvador Dalí, “Persistence of Sound” (lot 622, € 16,000 – 24,000): surrealist language given sculptural form.
Lot 622
SALVADOR DALI'
Round diamond, cabochon emerald, rose cut and cabochon ruby yellow 18K gold "Persistence of Sound" melting telephone pendant earrings, diamonds in all ct. 0.20 circa, g 27.59 circa, length cm 4.70 circa. Signed Dalì.
Estimate € 16.000 - 24.000