Marina B Citrine Gold Ring
View Similar Items
Marina B Citrine Gold Ring
About the Item
- Creator:
- Ring Size:6.5 US, Not Resizable
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1980
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Napoli, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU505318435302
Marina B
No stranger to fanciful, bold jewelry designs, Marina Bulgari is the granddaughter of the founder of the legendary luxury house BVLGARI. In the 1970s, she established her own brand, Marina B, and her vibrantly colored, exclusive accessories were widely coveted by jewelry lovers of the 1980s. The same goes for the collectors of today.
When her grandfather Sotirios passed away in 1932, Marina Bulgari’s father Constantino took over the iconic jewelry house alongside his brother Giorgio. Since she was a child, her passion for art and design was wholly enriched and broadened thanks to the historically celebrated family business that was growing in popularity around her. She studied at Saint Mary’s College in England and upon graduating began to contribute her own designs to BVLGARI. When her uncle Giorgio died in 1966, Marina began to help run the business. When her father passed away in 1973, she took his place at the luxury house and remained there for three more years before striking out on her own.
The first Marina B boutique opened in Geneva in 1978. In the years that followed, more locations were established in Milan, New York City and Paris. Marina’s brand embodied luxurious, easy-to-wear jewelry — for women, by women. Women of the era were newly independent, and the jewelry industry — its workshops, boutiques, and other areas of the business — had long been led by men. Alongside Marina, the likes of Elsa Peretti, Angela Cummings and a range of others whose work is still being brought to light today would change that.
Elizabeth Taylor — a dedicated enthusiast of BVLGARI’s dazzling eye candy and the sinuous snake motif that has come to be synonymous with the brand — was among the high-profile admirers of Marina B jewelry in its early days, and her accessories could frequently be seen as part of Taylor’s red carpet ensembles. Marina drew on Japanese and Byzantine traditions and created adornments that were stylized and graphic. Her work was fresh and innovative — for her Pneu collection, she created earrings that could be worn as either drop earrings or studs and in 1980, she unveiled a unique gem cut she called the Chestnut, which landed somewhere between a trilliant cut and a pear cut. This would become a signature of the brand.
Marina introduced other major collections such as the Shirine in 1984 as well as the Atomo and Cardan collections in 1989 before retiring during the 1990s. Ahmed Fitahihi, a Saudi Arabian sheik, bought the company in 1999 before it changed hands again in 2011 when it was acquired by the chief executive of Windsor Jewelers, Paul Lubetsky. In 2017, Italian-born French jewelry designer Guy Bedarida — an alum of Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and a former creative director at John Hardy — took over as majority shareholder and creative director at the band.
Hollywood starlets how found a lot to love about Marina’s designs over the years. In addition to Elizabeth Taylor, her work was worn by Sophia Loren and Grace Kelly. Marina B choker necklaces are popular among contemporary musicians like Rihanna who wore one at the opening ceremony of Rihanna Drive in Barbados and Alicia Keys, who donned a Marina B choker at her 2013 Superbowl performance.
Find Marina B earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets on 1stDibs.
- Cartier Diamond Double Coeurs Gold Band RingBy CartierLocated in Napoli, ItalyIconic Cartier Ring from Double Coeurs collection Flexible band ring comprised of two rows of polished gold hearts, it features one fully diamond pave heart, approx. 0.15 carats F co...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cazzaniga Rome Diamond Turquoise Enamel Gold Engraved RingBy CazzanigaLocated in Napoli, ItalyAn iconic 18kt yellow gold ring by Roman master Cazzaniga, decorated with fine enamels, it features a natural turquoise with an halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in Italy, c...Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
- Authentic Marina B Diamond Gold Band RingBy Marina BLocated in Napoli, ItalyStunning five-stone band ring, with a typical Maison Marina B design. Estimated at 0.50 ct of VVS brilliant cut diamonds, E/F colour. CONDITION: Pre Owned - Excellent METAL: 18k Gol...Category
1990s Modern Bridal Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Bulgari Chandra Porcelain Tourmaline Gold RingBy BulgariLocated in Napoli, ItalyA beautiful ring in 18kt yellow gold and white porcelain, set with one natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut. Signed Bulgari, from the “Chandra” collection, Made in Italy, circa 1990. Desi...Category
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
MaterialsTourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Bulgari Alveare Gold Band RingBy BulgariLocated in Napoli, ItalyClassic Alveare ring designed by Bvlgari. A geometric flexible Alveare ring band, crafted in Rome Italy by the house of Bulgari in solid yellow 18 k gold. Dated 1980'. Has a total ...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Design Diamond 18 Karat Gold RingBy De Maria JewelryLocated in Napoli, ItalyContemporary design ring, made of 18k white gold and set with 0.10 carats of colorless diamonds (G Color IF clarity) CONDITION: Brand new METAL: 18k gold GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 to...Category
2010s Fashion Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Citrine 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Citrine Ring, Citrine Gold RingBy Daizy JewelleryLocated in Istanbul, TRCitrine 14k gold ring. Genuine Citrine ring. Citrine gold ring. Oval Citrine ring. Citrine, diamonds, emerald 14k gold ring. Flower design ring. Gemstone engagement ring. Citrine coc...Category
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
MaterialsSapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
$600 Sale Price / item50% OffFree Shipping - Citrine gold ring.By Daizy JewelleryLocated in Istanbul, TRCitrine gold ring. Citrine everyday ring. Round citrine 14k gold ring. Citrine engagement ring. Citrine Geometric ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.00 g. depends from size...Category
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
MaterialsCitrine, Gold, 14k Gold
- Marina B Citrine and Diamond RingBy Marina BLocated in New York, NYA Marina B 18k Yellow Gold, Citrine, and Diamond Ring. Made in Italy, circa 2010.Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
MaterialsCitrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
- Hermes Citrine Crossover Gold RingBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous Hermes ring featuring an overlapping setting and gems exhibiting warm shades of gold, and brown set in 18k yellow gold. Size: EU 53 / US 5 1/4 Dimensions: .66″ Inches Wid...Category
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
MaterialsCitrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
- Marina B Vintage 18k Gold Ring with Topaz Citrine DiamondBy Marina BLocated in Beverly Hills, CAColorful and chic cocktail ring created by Marina B in France in 1985. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, the ring features a pear-shape topaz and citrine accented with a hundred and two ...Category
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Citrine solitaire 14k gold ring.By Daizy JewelleryLocated in Istanbul, TRCitrine solitaire 14k gold ring. Yellow citrine ring. November birthstone ring. Emerald cut citrine ring. Vintage citrine ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.85 g. depends from size. ...Category
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold