Created by Bulgari in Italy during the 1980s, this elegant necklace combines the house's characteristic use of richly colored gemstones with the understated strength of a beautifully proportioned gold chain. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the necklace is composed of closely interlocking, flattened links that create a supple, continuous surface. At measured intervals, oval cabochon sapphires of deep blue alternate with warm amber-colored citrines, each held within a smooth gold bezel that follows the stone's rounded silhouette.
The design reflects Bulgari's distinctive approach to colored gemstones during the latter half of the twentieth century, when the Roman house embraced bold combinations of color, generous gold surfaces, and polished cabochons in place of more conventional diamond-centered compositions. Here, the stones are deliberately spaced, allowing the texture and movement of the chain to become as important as the gems themselves. The contrast between the sapphires' cool intensity and the citrines' honeyed warmth introduces a subtle play of color without disturbing the necklace's architectural simplicity.
Measuring an impressive 34 inches in length and weighing 84.4 grams, the necklace offers both substance and versatility. Worn long, it falls in an uninterrupted line, allowing the gemstones to appear at intervals along the gold. Doubled around the neck, it becomes a more concentrated composition of color and texture.
A long golden line, marked at intervals by the blue of sapphire and the warmth of citrine.
