Cover Aurea Chandra high jewellery necklace in pink gold set with diamonds; Lightness of Eternity high jewellery bracelet in rose gold set with diamonds; Diotima Romance high jewellery ring in pink gold set with a pink tourmaline, mother‑of‑pearl, amethysts and diamonds
Aurea Chandra high jewellery necklace in pink gold set with diamonds; Lightness of Eternity high jewellery bracelet in rose gold set with diamonds; Diotima Romance high jewellery ring in pink gold set with a pink tourmaline, mother‑of‑pearl, amethysts and diamonds
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Celebrating 140 years of extraordinary craft and creativity and amidst the splendours of the Eternal City, the Italian institution presents a dazzling display of high jewellery from its Aeterna collection—sparklers that are as immortal as Rome itself
A clandestine invitation arrived for Tatler Singapore earlier this May, a gilded summons from Rome. Bvlgari, the name synonymous with Italian opulence, beckoned us once again. The destination was Villa Aurelia, a Renaissance masterpiece perched atop the Eternal City. The purpose? To immerse oneself in the world of Aeterna, Bvlgari’s high jewellery collection and play with some of the world's most stunning sparklers.
Villa Aurelia, a canvas of architectural splendour, provided the perfect backdrop for these extraordinary pieces. Its terraced gardens, adorned with statues and fountains, were a dreamlike setting for a collection that embodied timeless elegance. Aeterna, with its lexicon of diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds, demanded a stage as grand as its creations.
Above Color Treasures high jewellery earring in pink gold set with pink tourmalines, emeralds and diamonds
Above he Garden's Gifts high jewellery earring in pink gold set with a rubellite, emeralds and diamonds; Tubogas Flower of Time high jewellery necklace in yellow gold set with an emerald, rubellites and diamonds
Color Treasures high jewellery earring in pink gold set with pink tourmalines, emeralds and diamonds
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Each piece was a universe unto itself, a constellation of precious stones that told stories of ancient Rome. The Serpenti, a Bvlgari icon, was reimagined with Aeterna’s grandeur, while new motifs, inspired by Roman mythology, emerged with breathtaking audacity. The challenge was not merely to showcase these jewels, but to breathe life into them, to make them protagonists in a visual narrative.
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Above Serpenti Dual Eternity high jewellery earring and necklace in white gold set with emeralds and diamonds; Serpenti high jewellery bracelet in white gold set with emeralds and diamonds; Kairos Emerald high jewellery ring in platinum set with Colombian emeralds and diamonds
Above Color Treasures high jewellery ring (on index finger) in yellow gold set with a mandarin garnet, amethysts and diamonds; Rooftop Serenade high jewellery ring in yellow gold set with a mandarin garnet, amethysts and diamonds; high jewellery secret watch in platinum, white gold and rose gold set with an Australian black opal, tanzanites, tsavorites, rubellites, emeralds and diamonds.
Serpenti Dual Eternity high jewellery earring and necklace in white gold set with emeralds and diamonds; Serpenti high jewellery bracelet in white gold set with emeralds and diamonds; Kairos Emerald high jewellery ring in platinum set with Colombian emeralds and diamonds
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The villa’s rooms transformed into diverse stages for this high jewellery drama. A sun-drenched terrace evoked the glamour of the Roman Riviera, the grand hall transformed into an imperial ballroom, and the secret garden became an enchanted grove. The models, ethereal beings, became vessels for these extraordinary creations. As the Roman sun dipped below the horizon, casting the villa in a golden glow, it was evident that this was more than a photoshoot. It was a pilgrimage to the heart of luxury, a celebration of art and craftsmanship that transcended time.
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Credits
Content Direction: Adriel Chiun
Photography: Darren Gabriel Leow
Styling: Adriel Chiun
Hair: Danilo Spacca
Make-Up: Samia Mohsein / Studio Repossi
Model: Isabella Bonifazio / ABC Models Milan
Outfit: Zuhair Murad, Monique Lhuillier, Isabel Sanchis/ enVie de Pois
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Adriel Chiun is the Branded Content Editor of Tatler Singapore.
