The Mediterranean Sea, this clear sapphire, is known as the cradle of Western civilization. This vast ocean has bred countless ancient and great civilizations and has become the cultural origin of the Western world. This sea area is also a hub, connecting the civilizations of the East and the West, and promoting the collision of multiple civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Byzantium, bursting out bright sparks. It also witnesses the fusion of Eastern and Western civilizations, becoming a cultural melting pot that carries the spirit of cultural diversity and exchange.
The city-states adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea seem to have also absorbed the aura of this sea area. The people there created unique arts and exquisite craftsmanship, leaving precious cultural heritage for later civilizations. From ancient Greek temples, Roman statues, to Byzantine murals and mosaics, these works of art bloom with amazing beauty, showing their pursuit of aesthetics and endless creativity; from ancient metal casting, ceramic production, to Byzantine Jewelry craftsmanship and gold and silver workmanship, each piece shows the ingenuity and skill of the craftsman.
As an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, the Mediterranean Sea has inspired Bulgari to launch the high jewelry series Mediterranea to pay tribute to the intoxicating beauty of this place and take us on a journey through history, culture and beauty. This epic journey begins in southern Italy, through Rome, the birthplace of Bulgari and eternal muse of inspiration, and ends in Venice. As the main meeting point of the Mediterranean, Venice combines the two major civilizations of the Byzantine Empire and the Western Roman Empire, giving birth to a diverse and open art, which inspired Bulgari to reinterpret the luxurious Italian aesthetics.
Esedra long necklace
The legendary azure seas, blazing sun and glistening islands of the Mediterranean have fascinated the world since the days of Homer. The shimmering tide gave birth to the Roman Empire, and a steady stream of people, ideas and goods moved along the coastline. The soul of the theme of "Southern Light" – the Mediterranean Muse Necklace, which celebrates the spirit of the Mediterranean. A cushion-cut royal blue sapphire weighs 15.13 carats in the center. The thick necklace is paved with diamonds and sapphires. It is decorated with wave texture design, just like being in the in the vast sea. Diamond, sapphire and aquamarine pendants are set off in the shape of round beads or drops. The deep and shallow stones form a strong contrast, presenting the moment when the sun shines on the waves, and echoing the rhythm of the tides, creating a sense of tranquil flow. The elegant and dynamic visual effect of this necklace exudes a charming and romantic ocean atmosphere, bringing comfort and fantasy to people.
Embark on the road to Rome from southern Italy, along the embrace of the Mediterranean Sea. Known for their colossal arches and domes, carved and decorated with attention to detail, ancient Roman architecture welcomes awe and admiration like portals to eternity. The majestic and magnificent buildings seem to be witnesses of time, telling ancient stories and highlighting the legend of the city.
The Esedra long necklace with the theme of "Roman Splendor" is a classic design, inspired by the Esedra Square. Century Fountain of the Nymphs, a tribute to classical mythology with four statues of nymphs. This necklace features an emerald as the main stone, set on a medal-shaped pendant, echoing the scene of Rome, and the overall color is bright and bright. The acanthus flower emerald necklace is also inspired by ancient Roman architecture, derived from the reliefs adorning the Altar of Peace, with the acanthus flower pattern rotating vividly on the facets. A center stone adorned with seven pear-shaped emeralds, each representing a famous Roman hill, is embellished with fancy step-cut diamonds, each carefully placed to achieve perfect visual balance.
Venice's maze-like landscape of canals and bridges is a fairy-tale experience. The ancient building facades, exquisite stone carvings and murals show the unique architectural style of Venice. The necklace dedicated to Venice with the theme of "East and West Encounter" uses a drop-shaped brilliant yellow diamond as the protagonist, adorned with geometric patterns made of pavé diamonds, blending light and shadow and multiculturalism, elegantly reflecting the mystery of the Grand Canal breath, exuding the unique beauty of the city. Each gemstone in this necklace is inlaid at the most perfect angle to capture the maximum firelight and show magnificent brilliance. It is not only a tribute to the unique aesthetics of Venice, but also a tribute to the history of cross-cultural craftsmanship.
There are eastern countries such as India and Persia that connect Eastern and Western civilizations. Since ancient times, Western empires have had a strong curiosity about their unique aesthetics, and they are eager for flowers from the East to find the living soil in the Mediterranean and then take root. The Oriental Bud Necklace is transformed from this poetic imagery, inspired by the beautiful gardens across the Mediterranean Sea that symbolize the Orient. The star of this necklace is the clear cabochon-cut emerald, once mounted on a Mughalmo-style kaleidoscope in India, and stands among cascading petals set with pavé diamonds, surrounded by pink tourmalines, sapphires and emeralds. Splendid ornate gardens in the geometric style of Byzantine architecture.
From Bulgari's exquisite craftsmanship and brilliant gemstones, you can witness the magnificence and diversity of Mediterranean culture, and condense the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. We seem to have traveled through thousands of years, connected with the ancient Mediterranean civilization, and felt the glory of the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire in the past.
Oriental Bud Necklace
