One of the largest jewelry houses in the world - Bvlgari, for its long history has achieved great love of fans and earned an impeccable reputation. The corporate style based on adherence to one style, diluted with bold experiments, makes the brand so unique, the famous Bvlgari rings rive the attention of photographers on the carpet and make them feel kingly in everyday life.
Brand history
Traditions of the jewelry brand began to form in the XIX century. Then the founder of the house Sotirio Bulgari was interested in antiques, as well as work with silver. Gradually, the talented Greek began to devote more time to creating jewelry, honing his natural gift, and in 1884 the Bulgari family settled in Rome, where the first store was opened, marking the beginning of world fame Bvlgari.
The heirs of Sotirios not only successfully continued the family business, attracting rich citizens and representatives of the Italian aristocracy to their salon, but also began experimenting with new gold, platinum, precious stones, which soon replaced the usual silver and became the main rings, bracelets, pendants of the brand .
Each line was different from the previous one; jewelers drew inspiration from the culture of other countries, natural charm, discovered new forms and were not afraid to combine colors. The ancient history of Greece and Rome, the oriental motifs of Japan and the mysteriousness of India had a strong influence on the brand concept.
Today it is one of the leading jewelry houses, which continues to conquer the world. Shops of the brand are in all fashionable capitals, and many Bvlgari jewelry owners have managed to turn jewelry into family jewels.
In each line, you can trace some of the trends and features that are inherent in a jewelry house:
- experiments with shapes and volumes;
- bright color variety;
- decorative stylized details;
- subtlety and elegance of performance;
- use of silk threads of different colors for fastening precious stones;
- Gold - the main material, especially when creating rings.
The series of rings that the house produces will be pleasant for any woman to put on not only an important event, but also to choose for everyday wear. Products are created in accordance with the general concept - in the style of Bvlgari, which is easy to learn and impossible to repeat. Each collection has a common idea, similar details, decorations are in harmony with each other, but they are all unique.
Classic style
Universal products are timeless and fashion. Such a ring on the hand looks appropriate in any situation and emphasizes the delicate taste of modern ladies and gentlemen.
The standard of the classics is gold without additional details, with the logo of the brand, which is engraved on the inside.
Sometimes the basis may be several hoops, each of which has several turns. The wide hoop has a cut on which the logo is applied. When creating jewelers inspired by Greek and Italian classicism.
Also in the classic line there are models in pink gold with a ceramic insert in black or white. They consist of three rows and are accompanied by double engraving.
The classic model, made with special charm and elegance - from 18-carat gold, studded with diamonds in four rows. Done with a special charm and looks succinctly and expensive.
Original collections
Monete bvlgari
The line reflected his passion for one of Sotirios's heirs, Nicolo Bulagaris, engaged in numismatics, collecting rare coins, and it was thanks to him that Monete Bvlgari was created.
This collection is a kind of anthem of antiquity, for its creation were used real collectible coins depicting the wives of Roman patricians and fabulous Greek nymphs. Many of them were cast in the VII century, this is a unique combination of time-worn coins and polished surfaces of the bases for rings of pink and yellow gold. This collection is considered to be a real masterpiece of jewelry and a visiting card of a jewelry house.
Parentesi
The first collection, assembled from modular jewelery, which the jewelers of the brand carried away in 1980. Modular jewelry could be assembled from several separate elements, at the request of the buyer. Together they made up a unique combination, reminiscent of the ancient masonry of ancient Roman pavement.
A large number of small details for the combination determined the relatively low cost, and allowed Parentesi to become a cult line in the USA.
The elements of the first modular assembly are based on geometric brackets in white or yellow gold, with diamond pavage and paws in the Byzantine style. Also popular were models in white gold, with central amethyst or blue topaz.
The popularity of the idea determined the future strategy of the brand and opened the era of modular jewelery, which was so loved by the general public.
Tubogas
The name translates as “gas pipeline”, due to a complex shape consisting of several interlacings of gold plates.
A peculiar hoop, tight-fitting finger and resembling a grooved fence with a large number of strips of the same size. The technology for creating rings is quite complicated, in order to properly wrap the strips of metal, you had to use a wooden or copper base and meticulously twist the ends.
The model is light, it perfectly decorates elegant female and male fingers.
The collection was released in the mid-1980s and later continued in the Serpenty collection, where the products were made in the shape of snakes, whose heads are decorated with a scattering of diamonds.
B.Zero-1
Tribute to the traditions of the past and bold design decisions - this is what made the B.Zero-1 models one of the most recognizable.
Each model is made on the basis of gold, which is a wide hoop with an extruded center. The ceramic base is complemented by a ceramic, marble, or steel center. In the center of the products is a unique spiral Bvlgari.
In B.Zero-1, the first transforming ring was presented, giving the opportunity to wear two jewels on one finger instead of one. Thanks to the original design, parts can be easily separated and re-fastened together. The unique lock makes a double ring a great decoration for a social event. You can also choose a model of four hoops, which can even be used as a pendant, variations of pink gold.
An original ring-washer with a central diamond in the center will decorate any gala evening.
Collections with colored stones
The brightest collections of the jewelry house are with colored stones that abound in laconic ring foundations. These are the most luxurious collections, for the creation of which the jewelers showed all their imagination and the wildest ideas.
Diva's dream
Inspiration - Italian dolce vita and the cradle of the most passionate and luxurious women - sultry Rome. Diva is a woman who is not afraid to combine bold colors and chooses only that which is able to emphasize her bright image and emphasize the magnetic essence.
At the heart of jewelry - an abundance of colored stones. Burmese sapphires, fancy emeralds, elegant tourmaline framed in delicate rose gold or dazzlingly shine against the background of white gold.
Allegra
The real incarnation of the free spirit of Bvlgari is an incredibly bright and rich collection of bold color solutions. Two and three-row products of predominantly white and sometimes yellow gold accompanied by multi-colored stones towering on the rim - peridots, citrines, blue topazes, pink tourmalines.
In the center there may be a small diamond, which is surrounded by stones of different shapes - one pair of them may be oval, and the other pair may have the shape of complex quadrangles.
Astrale
The main difference between the models is a thin frame that withstands a volumetric hat of stones, mounted on an elegant shield. The collection emphasizes the fragility of the owners of jewelry and makes them shine like real stars in a clear sky. Citrines, transparent rhodonites, blue topaz, and a diamond placer on the rim, as one luxurious constellation in an infinite universe.
Sapphire flower
Reflection of the favorite brand of naturalistic motifs. The combinations of stones of various shades and shapes on elegant rings resemble lush and beautiful bouquets of flowers. Mostly pear-shaped stones are used, which imitate individual petals on flowers topped with a diamond core.
Wedding rings
The dream of every bride. The brand produces such jewelry in pairs, creating a unique set that will decorate any ceremony.
Corona
Floral motifs and the natural luxury of nature. Feature - frame "crown" with a recess in the center, supplemented in some models with flower petals.
Dedicata a Venezia
A declaration of love for the homeland of a romantic wedding ritual, where original symbols of love are exchanged - Venice. Platinum collection with diamond inlay. Graceful lines, the lack of additional elaborate details.
Marryme
A laconic design dominated by stately platinum. In the center of the rim on tiny paws a volumetric solitary diamond is fastened. One of the most popular collections preferred by romantic brides.
Selection Recommendations
- Each model should be selected in accordance with the features of the figure and the body of the one who will wear the jewelry. Wide rims with weighty stones are more suitable for people with wide, plump fingers, and thin long fingers look better on thin variants with small stones.
- Each collection reflects a certain idea - a romantic mood, a riot of emotions, love for the classics - the choice should fully correspond to the taste preferences of a person.
- In order not to fall for the tricks of fraudsters who do not stop trying to fake the unique style of the brand and use cheap materials and poor-quality cutting to do this, it is necessary to contact only the official representatives of the brand, in stores with a trademark or on the official website. Each original model is accompanied by a quality certificate and a proprietary black box. An individual serial number must also be indicated, which makes it easy to verify the authenticity of the product
Reviews
Jewelery from the Italian brand - the subject of the desire of millions of women around the world. The brand has earned only the best reviews from its fans.
Jewelers produce not only the most expensive jewelry, the price range of which can be the most extensive, but also more budget options with ceramics, steel in composition, which can significantly save money.
This costume jewelry is suitable for almost any image, both strict and festive. This allows the owner to not worry about choosing a dress for an event of any kind, or to think about whether her little ring is suitable for going to work.
The jewels are great for the role of family heirlooms and are passed on from generation to generation, conveying positive experience and energy. Even the simplest and laconic ring of the brand is another opportunity to feel yourself as part of a great world-renowned empire.
Packaging for jewelry is also distinguished by its special chic - a black box with the logo of the brand, inside which the ring seems to be hanging in the air, fixed there in a special way. This is a great gift, the receipt of which will deliver inexpressible emotions.
Hollywood stars often appear at numerous awards and receptions at Bvlgari - this inspires confidence in the brand and many are inspired by looking at the luxurious images of famous people.
The unique Bvlgari style has remained in vogue for many years, and even centuries, the brand always remains on top of the jewelry art and remains recognizable, despite its willingness to make even the most daring changes.