Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2011

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2009–June 2011


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Necklace

about 1986
Bulgari
Overall: 16.5 x 13 x 1 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Gold (18 kt), pearl, tourmaline, citrine, and peridot

Classification: Jewelry / Adornment

Culture: Italian

Object Place: Italy

Accession number: 2010.597

Description: The necklace is designed as a wide, articulated band decorated with gold, wedge-shaped motifs set with 50 cultured pearls arranged in pairs alternating with oval, cabochon gemstones, including 7 citrines, 5 peridots, 11 pink tourmalines, and 2 green tourmalines. It was fabricated in the Crova, Valenze Po, Italy workshop.

Provenance/Ownership History: 2010, Bulgari, Rome; 2010, gift of Bulgari to the MFA. (Accession date: September 22, 2010)

Gift of Bulgari