Each day brings a new sunrise, manifestation of beauty that we never get tired of contemplating. Every day the intimate light of dawn bathes Rome, always offering a new vision of the Eternal City, the everlasting source of inspiration of Bvlgari founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari.
Infused with the same splendor, “Aeterna”, the new High-Jewelry and High-End watches collection -marking Bvlgari’s 140th anniversary - pays tribute to the Roman Maison’s ability to reinvent itself, continuously interpreting the spirit of each era.
Loyal to its authentic nature, Bvlgari refines its aesthetic vision and elevates its manufacturing expertise to deliver creations that feel both contemporary and timeless, ultimately eternal.
Creations that through the combination of boundless creativity and high-end craftsmanship, the creations celebrate remarkable gems. Forged by Mother Earth over millennials, they are themselves precious fragments of eternity, evidence of the past and premises for the future.
In keeping with its pioneering spirit, for Aeterna, Bvlgari pushes the limits of creativity and craftsmanship further than ever in a magnificent expression of its bold yet always sophisticated audacity.
AN ODE TO ETERNITY: THE SERPENTI AETERNA NECKLACE
Marking the 140th anniversary of the Roman jeweler, the “Serpenti Aeterna Necklace” fully embodies Bvlgari’s quintessentially groundbreaking spirit. Revealing an outstanding combination of creativity, expertise and audacity, values that have always defined the brand’s vision, this extraordinary piece is the most precious work of art ever crafted by the jewelry house.
This incredible necklace required over 2,400 hours to complete and stuns with its absolute purity conveyed through diamonds. Along with symbolizing eternity, they highlight the Maison’s vocation to always push new boundaries and to surprise, celebrating this important milestone by giving diamonds the leading role instead of color gemstones, as many would have expected.
Breaking new grounds in jewelry making, Bvlgari approached this project with bravery: a rough diamond of over 200.00 carats was cut to create seven diamond drops totaling 140 carats, one for each year of the brand’s history – instead of focusing on carats, Bvlgari gave priority to the beauty of the layout and its harmonious balance. Adding an extra challenge, the drops are embraced in a sinuous three-dimensional wave structure in platinum, embellished with baguette diamonds integrated over five months. The seductive structure flows, with the flexibility of a snake, toward the back of the necklace revealing the iconic symbol that, with the role of a clasp, guards this masterpiece representing the eternal rebirth that comes to life.
THE COLLECTION
Flexibility and sinuous dynamism also take center stage in Sapphire Aeterna Waves, a stunning platinum necklace defined by a sophisticated combination of diamonds and sapphires - their shimmering shades evoking the wavy ocean of Sri Lanka, the country of origin of this creation’s magnificent 38.93-carat cushion-cut sapphire. The detachable pendant highlights Bvlgari’s passion for transformative and versatile jewelry.
In 2022, Bvlgari started collecting the precious gems cut to create the thirteen cushion sapphires charactering the exquisite layout of the Sapphire Brocade necklace. Developed with the same delicacy of an haute couture piece, this outstanding creation is designed to sit around the neck with lightness and gentleness. Diamonds and sapphires are matched with buff-top emeralds in a signature color combination celebrating 140 years of unparalleled High Jewelry craftsmanship. The necklace is presented with matching earrings, revealing two central sapphires paired with buff-top emeralds, as well as pavé and round-cut diamonds.
Bold design and ultimate lightness find a perfect balance in Aurea Chandra, a choker revisiting Bvlgari iconic 1980s’ Chandra Line that, with its opulence and vibrancy, embodied the daring spirit of the bold and exuberant decade when it was created. Five rows of alternating pink gold and pave diamond spheres gracefully wrap around the neck in a feather-weight yet eye-catching construction evoking the cyclical nature of creativity and its celestial nature.
Bulgari’s iconic Tubogas design, a symbol of ultimate modernity, meets the eternal grace of the romantic floral motif engraved on the striking oval-cut 31,07-carat Zambian emerald protagonist of the Tubogas Flower of Time necklace. The outstanding gem is exalted by a graphic layout of 16 buff-top rubellites and pavé-set diamonds, adding extra preciousness to this remarkable creation, spreading a message of visual marvel and tactile delight. The necklace is unveiled with matching earrings, that combine natural lines with striking colors and a sleek, modern vibe. Featuring a drop-style design, they include cabochon rubellites mixed with buff-top emeralds and diamond pavé.
Both timeless and contemporary, the Bulgari Lotus Cabochon necklace surprises with its flamboyant colors and the intriguing pebble-like texture. This vibrant creation, evoking the silhouette of a sartorial collar, shows organic, sinuous lines recreating the shape of a lotus flower, a universal symbol of eternal rebirth. Rubellite, turquoise, emerald and amethyst cabochons are set on a carpet-like gold base guaranteeing a plush effect.
Always fascinated by the enchanting color combinations, Lucia Silvestri conceived a kaleidoscopic yet elegant creation, Earth Song. An ode to the multifaceted vital strength of Nature, this necklace combines a thick pink gold chain with three strands mixing an array of colorful gems, including rubellites, amethysts, kunzites, green tourmalines and diamonds, cut in three different shapes, rounded, oval and squared. Bvlgari’s mastery reflects in the lightweight bezel settings, managing the significant carat weights to maintain harmonious spacing across three compact strands. In addition, the choice to leave the settings open at the back allows them to rest sumptuously on the skin and maximizes the light and energy that pours through their facets. The result is a masterwork of harmonious balance and joyful sophistication.
Breaking new ground in jewelry making, the Serpenti Chiseled necklace was born from a successful synergy between artisanal manufacturing expertise and refined, innovative technology. Taking inspiration from classical Roman sculpture, the body of the snake was conceived with grandiose, sinuous movement achieved through expertly joined element guaranteeing supple dynamism. An awe-inspiring almost 77.78 carat pear shape rubellite in a vibrant strawberry red hue, is suspended from the snake’s mouth. Pavé sets are juxtaposed to amethyst exalting the creation’s sensual vibrancy, while black onyx inlays between diamonds enhance the piece’s graphic quality.
Epitomizing metamorphosis and transformation, the Snake, one of Bvlgari’s most celebrated icons, finds a new interpretation in the Serpenti Sapphire Echo necklace. A white gold snake with two heads - featuring scales covered with a combination of diamonds and buff-top sapphires - holds two pear-cut Sri Lanka sapphires, each of them weighting over 37.34 carats. These precious gems were sourced from a pair of Bvlgari earrings dating back to the Thirties that an Italian noblewoman client sold back to the Roman jeweler after having worn them for decades. The two stunning pendants are detachable and have been conceived to be also worn as earrings, showcasing Bvlgari’s passion for transformative jewelry.
A tribute to Rome’s enduring transcendence, the Mosaic of Time is one of the most intricate and technically challenging creations in the Aeterna High-Jewelry collection. One hundred-fifty distinct modules are perfectly joined to create a mosaic of diverse colors and gem cuts, vibrating with splendor and elegance. Revealing a delicate scalloped silhouette, this incredible necklace, worked in a gentle pastel palette, combines pear-shaped Paraiba tourmalines, cushion-cut pink tourmalines, turquoises, buff-top emeralds, pavé diamonds, as well as contrasting onyx and mother-of-pearl details, in a balanced and refined celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. The necklace is unveiled with a coordinated timepiece and matching ring. The ring features an intricate design where a striking central cushion Paraiba tourmaline is surrounded by a mosaic of turquoises, onyx and 20 buff-top emeralds.
Past, present and future coexist in the Monete Aeterna Augustus Emerald sautoir, celebrating Bvlgari’s Roman origins and heritage. The rare bronze coin, minted during the reign of Tiberius, shows the magnificent profile of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, who commissioned the building of the Ara Pacis, a splendid monument symbolizing the establishment of peace in the Roman Empire. This necklace is completed with 149 identical emerald beads weighting over 615 carats, 80 buff-top emeralds, and pavé set diamonds.
Conveying an ethereal sense of perpetual movement, the Sequence of Eternity earrings show a directional arrangement of diamonds, symbolizing a radiant future. At the center of these stunning pieces, two Mozambican oval-cut rubies, weighing 8.92 and 8.06 carats, steal the spotlight with outstanding magnificence, further exalted by three diamond drops representing the past, present, and future.
Creativity, invention, ingenuity, craftsmanship and passion. Bvlgari marks its 140th anniversary with a breathtaking collection, infused with the sense of boldness and bravery that have always distinguished the Roman High Jeweler. Connecting past, present and future, Bvlgari celebrates the uniqueness of gemstones creating unparalleled creations, being aware that jewels are a universe within our reach. Fragments of a primordial magic emitting its own light. Moments of eternity.
