Turning Roman inspiration into high jewelry: BVLGARI “Eclettica” high jewelry debuts
Jewelry art that spans a thousand years
Summary
- BVLGARI’s new Eclettica high jewelry collection draws inspiration from Rome’s nature, art, and history.
- It boldly pairs rare colored gemstones such as green tourmaline, aquamarine, pink tourmaline, and peridot to showcase the Maison’s signature color‑clash aesthetic.
- Divas’ Dream, The Cosmati Kaleidoscope, and Desert Lion each transform ancient Roman mosaics, architectural motifs, and the image of a lion into jewelry.
- The classic Monete collection even incorporates authentic ancient Roman coins into its designs, with some coins dating as far back as 225 BC.
Known for bold color combinations and rare colored gemstones, BVLGARI continues to push jewelry beyond traditional boundaries. The new high jewelry collection, “Eclettica,” once again draws inspiration from Rome, the brand’s birthplace, translating natural gardens, ancient art, and history into jewelry. Emeralds, tanzanites, pink tourmalines, and green tourmalines come together in vivid color combinations that showcase BVLGARI’s free-spirited Italian aesthetic.
Like wearing a Roman garden
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In the world of “Eclettica,” BVLGARI’s signature color contrasts are what draw the eye first. Deep green tourmalines intertwine with clear aquamarines, evoking the greenery and shimmering water of a Mediterranean garden. Peridots and pink tourmalines create bold contrasts, capturing the vitality of flowers in full bloom. From necklaces to bracelets, BVLGARI transforms a dazzling Roman garden into a wearable landscape through rare gemstones in a range of colors and cuts.
From ancient Roman art to lion motifs
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Rome’s art and culture have always provided BVLGARI with a wellspring of inspiration. From geometric motifs found in ancient Roman architecture to animal imagery symbolizing strength and protection, these influences are transformed into sculptural jewelry designs. Fine goldwork, colored gemstones, and diamonds come together with fan shapes, wings, and dimensional contours to create rich layers, turning ancient Roman art into wearable works of art.
Even ancient Roman coins can be worn
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The classic Monete collection offers the most direct connection to Rome’s history. Since the 1960s, BVLGARI has incorporated authentic ancient Roman coins into its jewelry. One necklace on display is set with a bronze coin from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, dating from AD 117 to 138; another bracelet features a coin dating back to 225-214 BC. From Roman gardens and ancient mosaics to coins spanning thousands of years, “Eclettica” is like a city of Rome condensed into jewelry, making history and art a landscape you can truly wear.
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