The collection consists of Bulgari jewelry from the 50s and 60s worn by the actress in the most important moments of her long career, the same ones that were among the highlights of the international exhibition: Bulgari – 125 Years of Italian Magnificence.
Among the most important pieces, the pair of pendant earrings in natural pearls and diamonds, estimated at USD 600,000-1,000,000, a diamond ring from 1962 of 19,03 carats estimated at USD 600,000-1,000,000 and the diamond necklace, which becomes a bracelet, of 1954, estimated 300,000-500,000 USD.
The most important pieces of the collection will be exhibited in London, New York and Rome (premiere April 19), before returning to Geneva for the exhibition preceding the auction. This auction is part of the corpus of auctions from the private collections of international stars, such as Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Maria Callas and Mary Pickford and paulette Goddard.
Commenting on the auction, Lollobrigida states: “I was a lucky woman, as an actress, as a mother, as a photojournalist, as an ambassador for FAO and also as an artist. I started collecting Bulgari jewels in the 50s and 60s, fascinated by the magnificent craftsmanship and style of these jewels which have accompanied me on many trips, both for work and privately, and which retain the scent of those times and the extraordinary people I met. known along the way….I can contribute to a cause that is close to my heart, that of stem cell research, a treatment that I strongly believe should be guaranteed free of charge to all children. It is therefore my wish that the proceeds from the auction go towards the construction of an international hospital for stem cell research”.
In addition to the pieces mentioned, there are other top lots:
A diamond ring, 19.03 carats, Bulgari, 1962, estimate USD 600,000-1,000,000
A pair of emerald and diamond clip earringsi, 15 carats, Bulgari 1964, estimate USD 150,000-250,000
An emerald brooch with diamonds of 27,57 caratsi, Bulgari 1964, estimate $150,000-250,000
An emerald and diamond ring, Bulgari 1964, 16,62-carat emerald, framed by two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, estimate USD 120,000-180,000
