Bulgari Serpenti

Lady's gold, ruby and diamond wristwatch, 'Serpenti', circa 1966 Bulgari

Designed as a coiling serpent, the head and tail set with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes, the reeded, brushed gold scales and tail accented by marquise-shaped diamonds, the mouth opening to reveal a round dial framed by brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 110mm, expandable, signed Bulgari, dial signed Jaeger-leCoultre, mechanical movement, Italian assay marks for platinum and gold. Accompanied by Bulgari certificate of authenticity no. RM/0086, dated 1 April 2021, stating that the jewel was created circa 1966; together with two exhibition catalogues.