Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A silver and gem set hinged bangle and ring, by Barbara Bertagnolli, the hinged solid silver bangle with applied geometric detail part gilded and accented with raised collet set vari-coloured gemstones, together with a matching ring set with a cabochon moonstone and a triangular-cut amethyst, both hallmarked and bearing maker’s marks, internal bangle width 62mm. £500-700

The London-based Italian designer Barbara Bertagnolli draws inspiration for her one-off pieces from the colours, unusual cuts and shapes of the gemstones she selects. Working directly without drawings she has her own distinctive technique combining silver and applied 24 carat gold with influences from the Medieval period, the Vienna Seccession and contemporary abstract forms.

See: www.barbara-bertagnolli.co.uk