RARE Vintage Gold Sphere Necklace, by Bvlgari
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A power necklace, reimagined through the lens of Italian excellence.
This rare vintage BVLGARI gold spheres necklace, made by Carlo Weingrill for BVLGARI, is the kind of piece that stops a jewelry person mid-scroll. Big, glossy, golden spheres wrap the neck with that unmistakable BVLGARI confidence — bold but clean, sculptural but wildly wearable. It has the collar of a high-jewelry classic, the polish of a high-jewelry classic, and the ease of a piece that somehow works with both a black dress and a perfectly unbothered white button-down.
Carlo Weingrill is a name collectors know. Founded in Italy in 1879, the Weingrill workshop earned a reputation for engineered gold jewelry, later supplying pieces to houses like BVLGARI, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Weingrill is especially associated with Italian goldwork—the precise, fluid construction that appears simple, yet requires great skill to make gold behave so elegantly.
His work for BVLGARI is especially collectible. Estate jewelry specialists credit Weingrill as a maker behind some of BVLGARI’s iconic gold designs, including tubogas-style necklaces, bracelets, and rings. These pieces defined the house’s bold 20th-century gold vocabulary. Founded in Rome in 1884, BVLGARI built its reputation on distinct Roman glamour: architectural forms, confident scale, and rich yellow gold. This necklace fits perfectly in that tradition.
The rarity of this piece is important. Vintage BVLGARI gold necklaces are already in high demand, but those linked to Carlo Weingrill are even more special and sought after by collectors. A full gold ball necklace like this brings together three key qualities: a renowned maker, a legendary house, and a distinctive design. It stands out without chasing trends, feels luxurious without being overdone, and is the kind of jewel that quietly joins a private collection once it’s found.
- 18kt Yellow Gold
- 17.40mm wide beads
- 17" in length
- 106.7 Grams
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