Bulgari
Vintage 3.64ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
A vintage emerald and diamond dress ring by Bulgari, circa 1960. The ring is centred on a 3.64ct octagonal step cut Colombian emerald, with the corners claw set in platinum, atop a halo of vertically set baguette cut diamonds and a further halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, accented by pave set round brilliant cut diamonds, all to a platinum mount.
£85,000.00
Information
Maker
Bulgari
Origin
Italy
Period
1940-1980
Period
circa 1960
Gemstone
3.64ct Colombian octagonal step cut emerald with no indications of clarity enhancement - with SSEF certificate
50 x round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total weight 1.90ct
24 x baguette cut diamonds, estimated total weight 1.20ct
Setting
Platinum, signed Bulgari
Dimensions
UK finger size O, US size 7 (can be adjusted to any size)
Head: 17.6mm x 17.2mm
Band width: 2mm
Weight Description
12.5 grams
REF
130070
Director’s Notes
Historically, the very finest quality emeralds have been found in Colombia, in particular three key mining areas - Muzo, Coscuez and Chivor - which between them have been supplying the world with exceptional gems for many hundreds of years. Stones from these locations are widely regarded to be the most beautiful and intense in colour with a purity of green unmatched by those from any other source. Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Colombia could not be rivalled. Since the 16th Century these stones have been widely traded throughout Europe and their superiority in terms of colour and size meant they quickly became the most highly prized emeralds in the world. Mining in these areas continues today and they are still producing exceptional quality gems which are as desirable today as they were to the early Colombians who first discovered them.
