Brief: Marina B to offer largest jewelry collection yet for auction

This Marina B sapphire and diamond set (see also: below) are estimated to sell for between $500,000 and $640,000. Photo credit: Mark French/Bonhams.

This Marina B sapphire and diamond set (see also: below) are estimated to sell for between $500,000 and $640,000. Photo credit: Mark French/Bonhams.

MarinaB2BY LESLIE JORDAN CLARY

Fine art and antiquities auctioneer Bonhams will be auctioning off “The Marina B Legendary Luxury Jewelry Collection,” the largest and most valuable collection of Marina B jewelry ever to be sold at auction. As the granddaughter of Sotiro Bulgari, founder of Bulgari, Marina B grew up surrounded by some of the world’s most exquisite jewelry and this is reflected in the nine individual lots that will be auctioned off. Among the items to be sold are an exquisite cultured pearl, sapphire, diamond, tourmaline and onyx “Pauline” torque necklace and a magnificent sapphire and diamond “Amelia” necklace and earring suite.

—Oct. 15, 2014