Bulgari "Black Mamba" Black Onyx Serpenti Snake Necklace
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Created by Bulgari, Rome, this contemporary black onyx and diamond "Mamba Nero" necklace is set in 18K gold. It is designed as an ultra-flexible onyx snake with marquise-cut diamond eyes clasping its tail in its mouth, with sugarloaf cabochon onyx clasp. Sleek, unusual and beautifully hand-engineered, this Bulgari "Black Mamba' necklace is the most rare and ultra-dramatic version of this iconic jewel.
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- Curator's Notes
Item #: N-21364
Artist: Bulgari
Country: Italy
Circa: Late 1960's-Early 1970's
Materials: Calibré-cut buff-top onyx; 2 marquise-cut diamonds; 18K Gold
Signed: BVLGARI, ITALY, Italian mark
Serpents hold a significant place in every world culture and religion, both as a creative and destructive force, and beloved for its dangerous yet protective qualities.