From its roots in Greek silversmiths to becoming one of Italy’s most celebrated luxury houses, Bulgari has built a legacy of bold design and vibrant craftsmanship. Founded by Sotirio Boulgaris in Rome in 1884, the brand evolved under the direction of his sons and grandsons, eventually shaping a distinct style in the 1960s with architectural forms and colorful cabochon gemstones. Over the decades, Bulgari expanded beyond jewelry into watches, fragrances, and leather goods. Now part of the LVMH group, the brand continues to blend innovation with its rich heritage.
A spectacular Bulgari 18k gold necklace, featuring Sri Lanka sapphires and diamonds and created circa late 1970s to early 1980s. The necklace is set with seven emerald-cut sapphires of Sri Lankan origin, natural with no heat treatment, weighing total of 39.77 carats. Each sapphire weight ranges from 7.64 to 4.23 carats and is individually engraved on the reverse of the setting. The sapphires come with a GRS Lab Gemstone Report confirming their origin and treatment status. The sapphires are spaced across the front of the necklace and set in heavy gold bezels flanked by vertical rows of baguette-cut diamonds. Between the sapphire sections, the gold links alternate with curved, pave-set diamond segments and twisted gold rope motifs, forming a continuous, articulated collar. This statement necklace has a bold, structured look typical of Bulgari pieces from this era.
