A few weeks ago, high art and high jewellery converged in Taormina, where Bulgari transformed the enchanting town into a dazzling showcase for its new Polychroma collection. Known for its bold and joyful use of colour, the Roman jeweller unveiled 600 stunning creations, featuring 250 new designs, 60 “millionaire” pieces, and five milestone styles. With this spectacular display, Bulgari reaffirmed its philosophy: the stones do not choose Bulgari—Bulgari chooses the stones, selecting only the most extraordinary gems the world has to offer. The evening commenced with a gala dinner at the iconic Grand Hotel Timeo, where stars such as Blackpink’s Lisa, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Viola Davis, and Liu Yifei graced the red carpet wearing Polychroma pieces designed by creative director Lucia Silvestri. Set on a terrace overlooking the majestic Mount Etna and the shimmering Ionian Sea, the ambience harmoniously blended Sicilian charm with classical inspiration. The décor and a menu of local delicacies and subtle Greek motifs served as a poetic prelude to the main presentation.
After dinner, guests were escorted to the ancient Greek Theater of Taormina, where they enjoyed a three-act performance that showcased the Polychroma collection. Models donned custom gowns by Francesco Murano, adorned with high jewelry pieces, while the evening was masterfully choreographed by Sir Wayne McGregor, the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet. For those wanting to explore the collection up close, Polychroma was displayed at the San Domenico Palace in a thoughtfully curated showroom that fused art and high jewelry. Complementing this space, Taormina-based painter Alessandro Florio contributed handcrafted tapestries, adding a layer of local artistry to the immersive experience.
Rainbow Flow Necklace - Nature’s most beautiful treasures, transformed by Bvlgari’s visionary artistry. The Rainbow Flow High Jewellery Necklace celebrates the limitless interplay of colour and form, exploring their infinite possible combinations. A breathtaking choreography of gemstones, harmoniously flowing together into a mesmerising cascade.
Tanzanite Falls Necklace: Avant-garde craftsmanship and mastery with vibrant gemstones meet in the Tanzanite Falls necklace. Echoing Roman aqueducts, this creation reimagines an ancient reference in the modern aesthetic language of Tubogas, which serves as a white canvas where industrial-inspired techniques converge with artistic grace.
Celestial Mosaic Necklace: A triumph of chromatic alchemy, the Bvlgari Celestial Mosaic necklace spotlights the fiery glow of a 131.21-carat Tajikistan spinel, contrasted with the brilliance of a vivid Paraiba tourmaline. This pairing unfolds in a lush symphony of multicoloured leaves, inspired by the Tree of Life mosaic of Jericho, showcasing Bvlgari’s mastery in distilling the essence of pure beauty from the richness of diversity.
Chromatic Glory Necklace: The generous beauty of nature captured in a striking polychromatic gemstone palette. Like a rainbow reborn after the storm, the Chromatic Glory High Jewellery necklace exudes opulent joy through a harmonious composition of luminous, pastel gem drops, artfully arranged in a radiant spectacle of colour and light.
Emerald Exuberance Necklace: In the Emerald Exuberance necklace, nature’s prodigious artistry converges with human ingenuity in a universal language of beauty. Centred around a 51.10-carat faceted drop-shaped emerald from Colombia, the creation embodies the sheer exuberance of emeralds, with their vibrant green hue flowing like liquid light and pulsing with an almost hypnotic intensity.
Cosmic Vault Necklace: A celestial marvel, the Bvlgari Cosmic Vault necklace embodies architectural grandeur and cosmic beauty. Inspired by Rome’s iconic domes, it centres around a 123.35-carat Sri Lankan sugarloaf sapphire, whose unique shape evokes both the boundless sky and humanity’s spiritual ascent. A tribute to Rome beyond Rome – an eternal symbol of openness and universal connection.
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