Exquisite Marina B Disc Bracelet
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1983
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU39310256262
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Rome, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Exquisite 30 Carat Diamond BraceletLocated in New York, NYAn exquisite vintage diamond bracelet totaling 30 carats.Category
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Exquisite Coral Diamond Cuff BraceletLocated in New York, NYA contemporary exquisite cuff bracelet manufactured in New York City (USA), presenting fine red coral interlinked elements, enriched by flower shaped motifs with brilliant cut diamon...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, 18k Gold
- Sanz Multi-Color Gemstone Gold BraceletBy SanzLocated in New York, NYSanz bracelet in 18kt yellow gold with oval, emerald-cut and fancy-shaped cabochon amethysts, yellow and colorless stones, goldstone, rhodochrosite, carnelian, malachite, chalcedony,...Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsAmethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Coral, Malachite, 18k Gold
- Antique Berlin Iron BraceletLocated in New York, NYBerlin iron bracelet of six joined cameos surrounded by openwork motifs (black lacquered cast iron). Berlin, circa 1800s.Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Link Bracelets
MaterialsAmethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
- Marina B Mother of Pearl & Gold Bangle BraceletBy Marina BLocated in New York, NYMarina B mother of pearl & 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet. Made in Italy circa 1980.Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles
MaterialsPearl, Gold, 18k Gold
- Chunky Citrine Amethyst Carved Emerald Gold Link BraceletLocated in New York, NYAn unusual and chunky 18kt yellow gold link bracelet, presenting interconnected large flower motifs elements in citrines and amethysts,...Category
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
MaterialsAmethyst, Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold
- Exquisite Sapphire and Diamond BraceletLocated in London, GBAn exquisite sapphire and diamond bracelet, the bracelet set with ten oval shaped faceted multicoloured sapphires, weighing a total of 29.5 carats, all four-claw set to a white gold ...Category
Early 2000s British Modern Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Gucci Marina Link 18K Yellow Gold BraceletBy GucciLocated in Delray Beach, FLA magnificent 18K yellow gold Gucci Marina link bracelet composed of (6) six graduated marina link chains in various sizes. This bold bracelet sits comfor...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Exquisite Carved Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Gold BraceletLocated in New York, NYExquisite and unique 18k white gold bracelet, set with carved rubies and sapphires, surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds H/VS-Si. Bracelet is 7" long and 0.5" wide. Hallmarked...Category
20th Century Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
- Exquisite 14K White Gold Antique Diamond BraceletLocated in New York, NYIndulge in the timeless elegance of our Antique Diamond Bracelet, masterfully crafted from 14K white gold. This exquisite piece features a total diamond weight of 1.00 carat, set in ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
- Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Multicolor Flower BraceletLocated in New York, NYThis stunning bracelet features a beautiful multicolor flower design, crafted from high-quality 14k white gold. The bracelet weighs 10.0g and features delicate flowers with intrica...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
MaterialsGold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Contemporary Agate and Yellow Gold "Marina" Link BraceletBy RosiorLocated in Porto, PTContemporary Bracelet manufactured in Yellow Gold with 4 agates separated by "Marina" links. The bracelet is 21cm long. Accompanied with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Stamped by the Portuguese Assay Office as 19,2k Gold. Stamped with Rosior Hallmark. For other informations and videos of this Bracelet please click on "Ask the Seller".Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Link Bracelets
MaterialsAgate, Gold, Yellow Gold