Bulgari Hardstone Inlay Pendant Necklace, 1974

Geometry reimagined in gold and silence.

This striking Bulgari pendant from 1974 is a masterwork of composition and color—an abstract mosaic of hardstones, precisely inlaid to echo the modernist rhythms of mid-century design. Lapis, onyx, agate, and jasper interlock in clean geometries, each slice of stone offering a matte whisper or glossy gleam. The pendant, substantial yet harmonious, suspends from a long 18k yellow gold rope chain measuring 38 inches, allowing it to hang low against the body—an intentional gesture, an object of contemplation.

Both the pendant and chain are crafted in rich 18k gold and signed by Bulgari, underscoring the maison’s commitment to bold artistic experimentation and timeless Italian craftsmanship. At 62 grams, it has presence without insistence—an ode to Bulgari’s avant-garde era, when jewelry became modern art.

A pendant as sculptural as a skyline, and just as eternal.