This premier exhibition in Bulgari's history reveals 140 years of jewelry art
Recently, Italian jewelry house BVLGARI presented the new Aeterna series of high-end jewelry and watches at Shanghai Yaomuzhen. For more than a century, the birthplace of the brand, the "Eternal City" Rome, has given the brand an inexhaustible source of inspiration, making Bvlgari a Roman jewelry giant with both historical heritage and the courage to innovate. To pay tribute to the magnificent 140th anniversary of the birth of the brand, Bvlgari adheres to the grand vision of this city, and uses the Aeterna series of high-end jewelry and watches to praise the brand spirit of constant reinvention and interpret the rich connotations of different eras.
Aeterna is an endless exploration of time, connecting the past, present and future in the magnificent flow of time. From the magnificent gems that were conceived 3 billion years ago to the magnificent Roman civilization of more than 2,000 years, to the rich brand heritage since its birth 140 years ago, Bulgari Aeterna's high-end jewelry and high-end watch series draws endless inspiration from them, and strives to interpret time and eternity with stunning works of art, presenting the timeless "three chapters" - "The Flow of Time" uses modular rhythmic design to tell the cyclical and gradual nature of time; "The Eternal Alternation of Nature" interprets the endless transformation of nature and life with natural elements such as snakes, flowers, and light; "The Evolution of Style" pays tribute to the splendid Roman cultural heritage with enduring elements such as ancient coins and architecture.
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The Aeterna series of high-end jewelry and watches exhibitions are grandly presented at the new landmark of art and culture, Shanghai ROJO Art and Culture Space. "ROJO" comes from the Spanish word for "red", which means to be revitalized and reborn in the cultural protection buildings of the old site of Shanghai Steel Plant and Hongfang, and to shine with warm light, deeply interpreting the charm of classical elegance and modern architecture, just like a work of art. Its concept coincides with the profound implication of the eternal rebirth of Bulgari's Aeterna series of high-end jewelry and watches.
The design of the exhibition hall recreates the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture to highlight the exquisite works of the Aeterna series. The design of the display cabinet is inspired by the Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi, and behind the display cabinet hangs the newly reinterpreted prints of the sculptor, architect and architectural theorist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. These prints were made on precious tapestries by Rubelli, a Venetian textile company, using sophisticated high-density jacquard technology. As the result of in-depth cooperation between Bulgari, the Italian National Printmaking Institute (Istituto Centrale per la Grafica) and Rubelli, it is not only a celebration of Rome's historical heritage, but also a tribute to Italian art culture, exquisite craftsmanship and advanced technology.
In the Artist's Table exhibition hall, the Aeterna Sustainability Series works echo with the lava art works specially created by Chinese contemporary artist Zou Liqing, shining brightly. The artist uses high-temperature lava technology to turn the lava stone from nature into imaginative and exquisite sculptures, interpreting the pure essence of natural elements with light and transparent visual effects. Just like the Aeterna Sustainability Series gains endless inspiration from natural treasures, it inherits tradition and dares to innovate, presenting each masterpiece with exquisite control of craftsmanship.
Artist's Table
The ingenious display cabinets display the extraordinary masterpieces of Bulgari's Aeterna high-end jewelry and high-end watch series. These works connect the brand's rich cultural heritage in the past, the distinctive modern fashion styles and the endless imagination of the future, vividly telling the brand's endless transformation over time and the spirit of eternal renewal.
Bulgari Aeterna is a timeless brilliance
High Jewelry and Watches
“The Flow of Time”: Composing Eternal Rhythm in Cycles
The Sapphire Aeterna Waves necklace elegantly arranges diamonds and sapphires from Sri Lanka, interpreting the eternal rhythm of nature's creation and the fluctuations of time, reminiscent of Sri Lanka's sparkling blue ocean. The cushion-cut sapphire weighing approximately 38.93 carats in the center attracts attention with its deep beauty of "cornflower blue". The necklace pendant is detachable, fully demonstrating Bulgari's infinite passion for studying the flexible shapes and multiple ways of wearing jewelry.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Sapphire Eternal Wave Necklace
The Sequence of Eternity earrings create the eternal movement of time with a dynamic gesture, and the carefully set and directional diamonds foreshadow the radiant future. Two oval-cut Mozambique rubies weighing approximately 8.92 carats and 8.06 carats are set in the center of the earrings, lighting up the overall design. Three teardrop-shaped diamonds represent the past, present and future, adding eye-catching style to this jewelry masterpiece.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Eternity Earrings
"Nature's Eternal Alternation": Talking about the Endless Transformation of Nature and Life
The magnificent Serpenti Terra Mater necklace is inspired by the legend of an ancient Roman protector guarding an extraordinary treasure, and also vividly interprets the guardian mission of the Roman goddess Terra Mater, "Mother Earth". The necklace took 2,100 hours to make, and the curved egg-shaped emeralds from Colombia are carefully wrapped at the junction of the head and tail of the snake in a smart posture, exuding a stunning unique texture, and the curves of the snake are delicately embellished with elegant charm.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Serpenti Mother Earth Necklace
The Serpenti Hidden Eternity Necklace's beautiful concentric circles echo the hidden curves of the snake, telling the eternal cycle, showing the meaning of infinite life and eternal rebirth. The necklace took 2,600 hours to make. The center of the necklace is inlaid with a Madagascar pear-shaped sapphire, and 6 pear-shaped red tourmalines are arranged on the left and right, presenting a stunning color contrast. It is worth mentioning that Bulgari uses complex techniques commonly used in the 1980s to ensure the flexibility of the necklace, and uses a fine wire mesh on the ring-shaped chain to allow light to reflect through the gems and bloom with rich brilliance.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Serpenti Secret Eternity Necklace
Inspired by the majesty and majestic curves of Roman sculpture, the Serpenti Chiseled Necklace is bold and sculptural. It combines superb craftsmanship and innovative technology to give the snake a flexible and majestic momentum through clever joining techniques. A 77.78-carat pear-shaped red tourmaline hangs from the snake's mouth, presenting an amazing strawberry red color. Pave diamonds complement 9 pear-shaped amethysts and 20 convex cabochon-cut pear-shaped red tourmalines, and black onyx is staggered on top to highlight the vivid layers.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Serpenti Sculptural Miracle Necklace
The Serpenti Immortal Maiden Necklace is inspired by Piero di Cosimo’s portrait of Simonetta Vespucci, a Florentine noblewoman of stunning beauty. The snake elegantly coils around the tubular necklace, symbolizing the cycle of life. The snake-shaped part is composed of 110 cut amethysts, 113 cut onyx and several diamonds, demonstrating Bulgari’s courage to challenge complex craftsmanship and create an elegant, smooth, graceful and charming classic design.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Serpenti Eternal Girl Necklace
Capturing the vitality of the Eternal City’s beautiful flowers, The Roman Rose Garden Necklace celebrates the rich colors of Rome’s natural wonders. Made from a combination of rose gold, the necklace features five cushion-cut rubellites to symbolize the rich color of the rose, while six cushion-cut green tourmalines represent the delicate green leaves on the flower.
Brilliant-cut diamonds (total weight approximately 9.05 carats) and pavé diamonds (total weight approximately 20.38 carats) shimmer across the necklace, as if dancing in a garden.
It showcases Bulgari’s love of extraordinary colors and enchanting gemstones, and celebrates the brand’s vast heritage.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Collection
Roman Rose Garden Necklace
“The Evolution of Style”: A Tribute to the Enduring and Splendid Roman Cultural Heritage
The Fenice High Jewelry Secret Watch incorporates the image of the phoenix in mythology into the watch design. The colorful phoenix is surrounded by wisps of cone-shaped design elements that symbolize the light of rebirth. These cone-shaped design elements are inspired by the decorative works created by Italian art master Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, shining with the profound Roman art culture. This high-end jewelry watch is made of 18K rose gold, with a pear-shaped red tourmaline weighing about 9.95 carats in the center.
With this as the center, colored gemstones such as light orange garnet, ruby, yellow sapphire, citrine and red garnet (total weight of about 150.04 carats) and clear diamonds (total weight of about 18.42 carats) are inlaid in sequence, creating a vivid gradient beauty from red, orange and yellow, fully confirming Bulgari's outstanding status as the "master of colored gemstones". In order to create a magnificent timepiece that is both decorative and practical, the dial is ingeniously hidden under the gemstone in the center. Thanks to the exquisite hollow design, the phoenix shape surrounds the wrist, and the movable wings are exquisite and charming, as if it is about to fly.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability High Jewelry Watch Series
Phoenix Color Flowing High Jewelry Watch
The Fuochi d’Artificio High-Jewelry Secret Watch is Bulgari’s exquisite ode to the joy of life. The watch is set with a ruby in the center, like the starting point of fireworks, and precious gems such as amethyst, peridot and sapphire are arranged around the ruby, with the overall violet background. The entire watch body is made of more than 3,500 gems, with a total weight of approximately 24.21 carats.
Carefully selected colored gems are paired with brilliant hand-cut blue aventurine, just like gorgeous fireworks in the starry night of summer. A hidden mechanism can open the mysterious watch. The small dial is equipped with a homemade micro-mechanical movement. The position and activity of each component are just right, making it comfortable and pleasant to wear.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability Series
Fireworks High Jewelry Watch
The Leone Octo Roma Secret Watch pays tribute to the magnificent Roman civilization with a magnificent lion totem. The cover is decorated with a striking lion shape, inlaid with round brilliant-cut diamonds, round brilliant-cut sapphires and a fancy-cut sapphire lion eye. The watch is equipped with an ultra-thin flying tourbillon mechanical movement with a thickness of 1.95 mm.
The case and lugs are made of elegant polished platinum, the buckle is made of polished white 18k gold, inlaid with stick-cut diamonds (total weight of approximately 11.51 carats) and round brilliant-cut diamonds (total weight of approximately 5.60 carats), and paired with a blue crocodile leather strap. This gorgeous work demonstrates Bulgari's extraordinary skills in the use of magnificent materials and the field of advanced watchmaking.
Bulgari Aeterna Sustainability Series
Octo Roma Roman Lion Mysterious Watch
Bulgari presents the Aeterna series of high-end jewelry and high-end watches, which celebrates the glorious 140th anniversary and interprets the style of Roman masters who travel through time and space, and moves towards a brilliant and extraordinary new chapter with the brand spirit of timeless innovation.