Bulgari Tubogas, 1940–Present
Bulgari Tubogas identifies Bulgari pieces made 1940–Present.
| Maker | Bulgari |
|---|---|
| Also signed | Bvlgari |
| Period | 1940–Present |
| Mark reference | BLG-TUB-1940 |
| Materials | Gold, mixed |
| Maker founded | 1884 |
| Region | Italian |
| Workshops | Rome |
What does the Bulgari Tubogas look like?
Bulgari's tubogas (gas pipe) construction wraps strips of gold into a flexible coil without solder. Pieces are signed 'BVLGARI' on the terminal end or clasp interior, with a metal mark and serial number.
About Bulgari
Founded in Rome in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris, Bulgari (stylized 'BVLGARI' in the classical Roman alphabet) pieces carry the firm's signature with a serial number and Italian assay marks.
What is my Bulgari jewelry worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Bulgari jewelry at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.