Marina B. Onyx Quartz White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Stamford, CT
Marina B. is the granddaughter of Sotirios Bulgari who founded Bvlgari in 1884. 8 natural black round
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marina B. Onyx Quartz White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Stamford, CT
Marina B. is the granddaughter of Sotirios Bulgari who founded Bvlgari in 1884. 8 natural black round
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marina B Citrine, Onyx & Diamond Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
side, Onyx, and Round brilliant cit Diamonds. Signed by Marina B Size 4 1/2, resizable
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Pneu Drop Diamond Amethyst Onyx Vintage Earring by Marina B
By Marina B
Located in Bethesda, MD
assay marks for 18 karat gold and is fully numbered and signed for Marina B. Circa 2020s, from the Pneu
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B 18k Gold Topaz Onyx & Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Marina B CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Topaz, Onyx & Diamond WEIGHT: 18.3
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold
Marina B Interchangeable Dangle Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Darnestown, MD
Totally stunning and versatile dangle earrings by Marina B of the famed Bulgari family. The top of
Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B. Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Interchangeable Pneu Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Marina B. Circa: 1980s; from the Pneu Collection Measures: 1 5
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Marina B 18K White Gold Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B 18k white gold bracelet, with onyx and mother of pearl, and approx. 1.30ctw in diamonds
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold
Marina B 'Bulgari' 18 Karat Gold Onyx Diamond and Amethyst Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
Bangle bracelet designed by Marina B (Bulgari). The band in braided onyx beads on a stainless-steel
Diamond, Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Onyx Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Each onyx set rounded triangular frame, with mother-of-pearl detail, enclosing a cultured pearl
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Marina B 'Bulgari' 18 Karat Gold Onyx Diamond and Citrine Clip-On Stud Earrings
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
marquise diamond surrounded with onyx. Signed Marina B, maker's mark, French hallmarks and numbered. Circa
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 0.56 in L 33.08 in
Marina B Pearl Blue Russian Quartz Onyx Bead Gold Necklace Cardan Long Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Long 18k gold necklace by Marina B, with 10.5 mm Blue Beads, 7mm onyx and 8mm pearls
Pearl, Gold
Marina B 'Pneu' Gemstone and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Pair of Marina B 'Pneu' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Bead Drop Earrings set with Diamonds, Onyx and
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Marina B. Peridot Cultured Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Paris, FR
Composed of six rows of cultured pearls, decorated with a navette-shaped motif set with black onyx
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
Tourmaline and Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace Pauline by Marina B
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
of pearl, onyx and aquamarine. Signed Marina B France, dated 1985, makers mark, French hallmarks
Aquamarine, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Marina B ‘Bulgari’ 18k Black Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace Onda
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
Marina B choker necklace 'Onda', 18k yellow gold and black gold on a steel spring, decorated with
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
Marina B 'Bulgari' 18k Gold Cultured pearl Diamond and Cornaline Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
-steel spring, with an 18k yellow gold motif with onyx, pavé set diamonds and cornaline. Signed Marina B
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Marina B "Yara" Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Semi-Precious Stones Unworn
By Marina B
Located in Geneva, CH
Marina B "Yara" Bracelet Unworn 18K Yellow Gold Weight 78.5 grams Precious Stones Setting Set with
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Iolite, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline,...
Marina B. Onyx and Gold Studs
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These sleek Marina B. onyx and 18k gold studs are subtle yet stylish. Gold trim wraps around the
Marina B Onyx and Rock Crystal Bead Earring
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Marina B Onyx and Rock Crystal Bead Earring, signed and numbered. The bottom bead is
Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Marina B Onyx Quartz Diamonds Ear-Pendants
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B Pneus Cimin ear-pendants in 18kt yellow gold with quartz beads, onyx and brilliant-cut
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold
Marina B Citrine Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Marina B drop earrings, with onyx, citrines and approx. 1.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Marina B Diamond Citrine Onyx Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Napoli, NA
Signature "Byzane" earrings from Marina B, dated back to 1978', made in France of solid 18k yellow
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B Pearl Chrysoprase Onyx Bead Gold Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Long 18k gold necklace by Marina B, with 10.5mm chrysoprase, 7mm onyx and 8mm pearls. Necklace is
Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Marina B Pneu Diamond Onyx Citrines Ear-Pendants
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of Marina B Pneu Ear-Pendants with Diamond, Onyx, and Citrines. Made in Italy, circa
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B. Pearl, Onyx and Carnelian Cardan Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Weston, MA
Considered one of the most important women jewelers of the 20th century, Marina B. was a forward
Carnelian, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B. Rock Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Marina B. earrings with interchangeable stone drops circa 1980s. Versatile and elegant in
Rock Crystal, Onyx, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
Marina B Cardan Necklace Carnelian, Onyx and Pearl
By Marina B
Located in Bethesda, MD
Marina B vibrant Cardan collection features a unique design of unthreaded beads, where semi
Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Carnelian, 18k Gold
MARINA B. 'KEN' 1988 Onyx Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
MARINA B. 'KEN' 1988 Pair of earrings yellow gold, onyx and diamonds, signed and numbered M3029
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B Vintage Gold Onyx Steel Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of a statement earrings by Marina B, from 1987 (stamped) . Made of 18k yellow gold, onyx and
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Marina B Cardan Gold Drop Earrings Russian Quartz & Onyx
By Marina B
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic Cardan earrings by MARINA B, a pair of Russian Quartz, diamond and onyx drop earrings in 18k
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B. Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Aspen, CO
Marina B earrings (the B is for Bulgari, which her father managed) amethyst, citrine, cabochon onyx
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B Black Onyx Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold yet elegant clip-on earrings created by Marina B in France in the 1980's. Tasteful combination
Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B amethyst diamond onyx Pneu drop Night & Day earrings
By Marina B
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic Pneu earrings by MARINA B, a pair of amethyst, diamond and onyx drop/clip on earrings in 18k
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B Cardan Necklace, 32 inches, Chalcedony Pearl and Onyx
By Marina B
Located in Bethesda, MD
Marina B vibrant Cardan collection features a unique design of unthreaded beads, where semi
Chalcedony, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
MARINA B Convertible Earpendants
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
MARINA B Multi-Gem Earpendants
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx
1983 Marina B Rock Crystal Onyx Amethyst Diamond Gold Ear Pendants
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
An iconic pair of ear pendants by Marina B, with diamonds, cabochon amethysts, and onyx elements
Amethyst, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Marina B Coeur Gran Peridot Onyx Citrine Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
. Bezel set with onyx and diamonds. Signed, 18K MARINA B/750/France/C1345.
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
Marina B Nadja sautoir necklace diamonds, emeralds, rubies, onyx, yellow gold
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Marina B. Necklace Model "Naja" from the 70s'. This necklace is a long necklace made of small beads
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Onyx Ear Clips by Marina B
By Marina B
Located in Zurich, CH
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold, citrine and onyx ear clips by Marina B, each collet-set with an oval
Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MARINA B. Milano CARDAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
CARDAN Cocktail ring designed by Marina B. This cocktail ring was created in Milano Italy by the
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite Marina B Disc Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite bracelet manufactured by italian designer Marina B during the 1980s, presenting
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
MARINA B Aquamarine Black Onyx Diamond Rubellite & Gold Earrings 1980s
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning, colorful and bold earrings created by Marina B in France in the 1980's. Strong
Vintage 1970s Marina B Cardan Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring Chalcedony, Carnelian, and Onyx. Signed by Marina B
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B. Ken Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Hoop Convertible Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
, mounted on 18kt yellow gold, tops are set with round cut diamonds between the black onyx scrolls, and
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Marina B. French 1986 Citrine Diamond Onyx Pearl 18 Karat Gold Station Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Numbered and signed with maker's mark for Marina B. France Circa
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.18 in L 2.04 in
Marina B. Milan Gem Set Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with 13.22 Cts Diamonds & Onyx
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set clips earrings designed by Marina B. Exceptional clips earrings created in Milano Italy by
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B 18K Yellow Gold Heart Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These striking Marina B 18 karat yellow gold heart earrings exemplify the iconic boldness and
Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s Marina B Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful and bold clip-on earrings created by Marina B in France in the 1980's. Geometrical design
Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Marina B Citrine Heart Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 18 karat yellow gold citrine earrings by Marina B, accented by diamonds
Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B Pearl Gemstones Collar Necklace Vintage Jewelry
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular vintage collar necklace by Marina B, crafted from pearls and featuring a calf’s head
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Marina B Diamond, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Black Onyx, Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
Marina B Diamond, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Black Onyx, Gold Earrings - Pair of 18k gold Marina B drop
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx
Sold
W 0.87 in L 2.2 in
Contemporary Italian Pneus Drop Earrings in 18Kt Gold 92.63 Ctw Diamonds & Gems
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Marina B., back in the 1980's. These gorgeous pair of drop earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Marina B Petit Coeur Citrine, Diamond, Onyx Earrings
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
Marina B. Marked Marina B, MB, 750.
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B Gold Onyx Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold earrings, set with onyx, mother of pearl and approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Pneus Interchangeable Ear Pendants by Marina B
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
interchangeable beads - onyx and ritualted quartz and screwdriver. Signed MARINA B, 750, and numbered.
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold
Marina Bulgari Tourmaline diamonds Onyx Gold Ear Clips
By Marina B
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Marina B. Pair of yellow gold ear clips in yellow gold bezel setting of an oval tourmaline, onyx
Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Marina B Pneu Earclips with Interchangable Drops
By Marina B
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt gold DIamond, citirine, and blue chalcedonyand onyx Earclips by Marina B. Includes a set of
Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.78 in L 1.77 in
Marina B Milano Convertible Pneus Dangle Earrings 18kt Gold with Diamonds Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Pneus convertible drop earrings designed by Marina B. This iconic pair is one of the most
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MARINA B. Earrings Convert to Crystal, Turquoise or Citrine
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Marina B. diamond and onyx earrings in 18kt gold, featuring 3 choices of plump life-saver
Diamond, Citrine
Marina B Bedouin Gold Coin Onyx Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Marina B 18k gold necklace with 7 coins and onyx spacers from Bedouin collection. Necklace is16
Onyx, 18k Gold
Marina B Gold Onyx Cufflinks
By Marina B
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal: 18k Gold Gemstone: Onyx Dimensions - 12mm x 14mm Weight - 14.4 grams
18k Gold
1980s Marina B Sfera Onyx Gold Bead Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1980s Marina B necklace from Sfera collection with 18k yellow gold and onyx graduated beads
Onyx, 18k Gold
1980's Marina B. Aqua Onyx & Amethyst Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Southampton, NY
These 80's statement earrings by Marina B. are made of wide half hoops of 18K yellow gold-framed
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Onyx, 18k Gold
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$3,632Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 0.88 in
Diamond Cluster Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,069
W 0.75 in L 7.88 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise, Onyx, Diamond & Gold Bracelet Circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage turquoise, onyx & yellow gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965. This bracelet is designed as a double row of turquoise beads with polished black onyx rondelles an...
White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzanne Belperron Ring of Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant and rare Suzanne Belperron Ring of Rock Crystal and Diamonds from the 1930's. Iconic design of hand carved rock crystal of bombe form with an inserted panel of bright pave di...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Gold Stainless Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bvlgari Parentesi Link Bracelet, The two-tone is created by 18K Yellow gold link and Steel. It is Highly polished gold with a satin finish steel link making this bracele...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Marina B Pink Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Marina B earrings, with oval pink tourmalines in the center, approx. 6ct each. Earrings measure19mm x 24mm. Marked: Marina B, MB, C2638, 750. Weight - 25.4 grams.
Tourmaline, Gold
Marina B Multi Gem Pearl Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B 18 karat yellow gold multi gem necklace with pearls. Marked: Marina B / MB / 750. Total weight: 21.0 grams. Pendant measurements: width 2.4 cm, length 4 cm. Chain length: 15...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$6,985 / set
D 0.35 in Dm 1.02 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1950 Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Madeira Citrines
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. These colorful vintage earrings were created in New York city by the American jewelers of Tiffany & Co. back in the 1940 and 1950. T...
Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marina B Huda Citrine Diamond Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold Huda earrings by Marina B, with oval faceted citrines and approx. 1.80ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earrings measure 30mm x 26mm. Marked: Marina B, MB, 750, C5007. Wei...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
$19,331
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
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.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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