Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery
Italian beauty, Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery
She has always been a standard of Mediterranean beauty – hot, wild and passionate. Her feminine “hourglass” silhouette, like a fragile porcelain figurine, and wonderful acting ability made her international star, nicknamed “The Italian volcano.”
Such Movies as “Notre Dame de Paris” and “Fanfan la Tulip”, where Gina Lollobrigida starred, made her dream of millions people around the world. In addition to being a great actress, Lollobrigida has had the status of a collector of luxurious jewelry. Noteworthy, she owns of one of the best collections of emeralds and diamonds in the world.
2013 Sotheby`s auction estimated some pieces of her jewelry at hundreds thousands of dollars. However, emeralds and diamonds of the actress are not the most expensive in her collection. Thus, the approximate cost of her vintage pearl earrings – one million dollars. According to the hostess, they once belonged to the Habsburg dynasty.

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery
Jewellery lover

Once, during her stay in Cuba, when Gina interviewed Fidel Castro, she had a gold Piaget watch with diamonds. The leader of the Cuban Revolution liked it so much that offered to exchange it for his military chronograph. Gina has always loved expensive jewelry and loves now, but wears it only on special occasions.

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery
Bulgari collection

Beginning in 1970, she left the stage to become a sculptor. “The sculptor does not need jewelry” – said Gina Lollobrigida on the eve of the auction. In addition, the famous Italian needed funds for charity. Finally, she chose 23 subject to auction: jewelry for social receptions and “every day” decorations.

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery collection at auction
Sotheby’s auction

Her collection of jewelry is quite famous. In 1950-1960-s, at the peak of her acting fame, she adored Bvlgari jewellery. Many of these Bvlgari pieces appeared at its exhibition “125 years of Italian luxury.”

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery collection at auction
Jewellery collection at auction

At the Moscow display were exhibited natural pear-shaped earrings with pearls by Bvlgari 1964. According to legend, the pearls once belonged to the royal house of Habsburg (estimate: $ 600). Earrings and brooch with emeralds and diamonds can be seen on the set of photos of the actress (for $ 150-250 thousand). All the decorations were made in one piece.

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery collection at auction
Gold clutch
Jewellery by Bulgari, 1950-1960's collection of Gina Lollobrigida
Jewellery by Bulgari, 1950-1960’s collection

Gina felt special affection for the Italian brand Bulgari, that’s why most items presented in the auction are by this brand. “I love pearls and emeralds, and all precious stones. Each piece in my collection – a true work of art, made by the hands of these jewelry artists”, – said Gina.

Gina Lollobrigida Jewellery

Jewellery by Bulgari, 1950-1960's collection of Gina Lollobrigida
Bulgari, 1950-1960’s collection of  Lollobrigida
Jewellery by Bulgari, 1950-1960's collection of Gina Lollobrigida
Emerald and diamond earrings, Bulgari, 1950-1960’s collection
Bulgari necklace of 1954 is now estimated at nearly $ 500 000
Bulgari necklace of 1954 is now estimated at nearly $ 500 000
Gina Lollobrigida in Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Gina Lollobrigida in Solomon and Sheba, 1959
1959 film Solomon and Sheba
Gina Lollobrigida in Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Gina in Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Gina Lollobrigida in Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Solomon and Sheba, 1959
Gina Lollobrigida often wore a necklace Bulgari, a hair ornament
Lollobrigida often wore a necklace by Bulgari as a hair ornament
Bulgari necklace can be transformed into bracelets
Bulgari necklace can be transformed into bracelets
Bulgari necklace, platinum, diamonds, 1954
Bulgari necklace, platinum, diamonds, 1954
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Jewelry lover Lollobrigida
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Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida
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Gina Lollobrigida
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Gina Lollobrigida
In a wedding dress
Gina Lollobrigida
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Gina Lollobrigida
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Pearl necklace
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She used to wear lots of jewelry
Gina Lollobrigida
Actress and sculptor
Gina Lollobrigida in 2013 Jewellery collection at auction
One of the highest profile European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s
Gina Lollobrigida in 2013 Jewellery collection at auction
Luigina “Gina” Lollobrigida (born 4 July 1927) – Italian actress, photojournalist and sculptor

 

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