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Bulgari

(宝格丽)

Bulgari

宝格丽

News and insight on the Italian high jewellery maison and high fashion house

Chairman / President

Paolo Bulgari

CEO / Managing Director

Jean-Christophe Babin

Industry

Fashion & Beauty

Website

bulgari.com

Headquarters address

Rome, Italy

Stock Code

BUL:IM

Year founded

1884

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo watch. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Bulgari’s best festive offerings, from jewellery to bags

Trust Bulgari to feature plenty of shimmer this festive season, from the B.zero1 ring to the Bulgari Aluminium chronograph watch.

8 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM

Jewellery

Dazzling jewellery for the festive season

30 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM

Auctions

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

13 Nov 2025 - 10:47AM

Celebrity style

Meet Nan Nist, stylist of Blackpink’s Lisa

Beyond K-pop, Lisa also made a foray into acting this year with The White Lotus – and she’s long been a style icon who works with Bulgari and Celine.

29 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM

Nan Nist is the stylist behind top Thai stars like Blackpink’s Lisa and Davika Hoorne. Photo: @nanist/Instagram

Fashion

Gem-studded bags from Gucci and more promise sparkling nights out

At the Paris Haute Couture Week shows, luxury maisons gilded the lily by adding beautiful stones to statement accessories, bringing back the minaudière.

12 Oct 2025 - 6:00AM

Fashion

How to Style like influencers Zita d’Hauteville and Tamara Kalinic

Splurge on timeless silhouettes in black and rich shades, and add Gucci and Bulgari accessories ideal for special occasions.

12 Sep 2025 - 6:00AM

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s jewellery: love stories, serpents and lucky numbers

From a custom piece gifted to her by Gigi Hadid, to antique coin jewellery and Kansas City Chiefs-themed pendants, every piece has meaning.

31 Aug 2025 - 6:00AM

Taylor Swift’s jewellery choices have captivated her fans over the years. Photo: AFP

High Jewellery

How to Style like Crazy Rich Asians’ Gemma Chan

Chan wears a Bullio ring with coloured stones in the En Équilibre campaign – get the look with similar pieces from other key jewellery maisons.

11 Aug 2025 - 10:58AM

High Jewellery

The biggest high jewellery drops of 2025, from Louis Vuitton to Chanel

Anne Hathaway debuted the showstopping 123-carat sapphire Bulgari Polychroma Cosmic Vault necklace, while Emilia Clarke turned heads in Chaumet’s Wild Rose necklace, with its 8.23-carat yellow diamond.

25 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

Bigger is better: the simple truth behind the fascination with large stones

A 100-carat flawless diamond sold for US$22 million at Sotheby’s, while the Marie-Thérèse pink diamond and Estrela de Fura Mozambique ruby fetched US$14m at Christie’s and US$34.8m, respectively.

20 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM

Bulgari global ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas wears the Magnus Emerald necklace and Emerald Reflection ring from the maison’s Polychroma collection, at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo: Handout

Weddings

Meet celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton, who’s skipping Lauren Sánchez’s wedding

Iram Shelton turned her lifelong love of nail art into a full-blown career as a manicurist to the stars – charging over US$400 per manicure at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa.

27 Jun 2025 - 3:00PM

As Lauren Sánchez prepares for her Venice wedding, it seems her manicurist Iram Shelton (right) won’t now be doing her nails. Photos: Getty Images, @iramshelton/Instagram

Fashion

Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales

Dior Joaillerie, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are using the dazzling blue stone in new jewellery, while Bulgari, Zenith and Gerald Charles are incorporating it into luxe watches.

21 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM

Masterpieces

Into the blue: why brands from Dior to Chaumet are falling for tanzanite

Sourced exclusively from a small region of Tanzania, these deep blue stones aren’t just a savvy alternative to sapphire, but are inspiring designers to create unique high jewellery.

31 May 2025 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

Why auction houses are curating their jewellery collections for investment value

Storied brands and rare gems that blend heritage with vibrant aesthetics are enticing collectors on the hunt for solid investments.

20 May 2025 - 5:10PM

Bonham’s Kat Florence Lumina unmounted Paraiba-type tourmaline. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

Coin jewellery: believed to be lucky, this style dates back to antiquity

Swift wears pieces from Steven Battelle, Ben-Amun and For Future Reference, while Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri and Beth Hutchens of FoundRae also make coin designs.

15 May 2025 - 8:00AM

A choker and bracelet from Bulgari’s Monete collection, incorporating ancient Roman coins. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

15 May 2025 - 3:31PM

Luxury Hotels

Review | Portrait Milano, the ideal window onto the Italian city’s hidden beauty

The top-end property is part of the Lungarno Collection, a hospitality portfolio owned by the Ferragamo family, with sister properties in Florence and Rome.

6 May 2025 - 4:12PM

Timepieces

Gold watches from leading brands bossed it at Watches and Wonders

The ‘boom boom’ fashion trend saw glittering new Rolex and Patek Philippe releases, while Cartier returned to its famous panther, and Chanel evoked Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of braid.

15 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM

At April’s Watches and Wonders 2025 fair in Geneva, brands including Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget grabbed visitors’ attention with stunning gold watches. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2025: from thinnest tourbillon to most complicated watch

While expectations for 2025 are not particularly rosy, given the weaker China market and shifting global consumption patterns, top luxury watchmakers are holding little back in Geneva.

3 Apr 2025 - 12:19PM

Timepieces

The luxury jewellery brands bringing artistry to the world of horology

Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.

19 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Timepieces

7 watch moments of 2025 so far, from Tay Tay’s Cartier to Jay-Z’s Patek

The start of 2025 saw exciting – and unexpected – releases from the likes of Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, Richard Mille and Omega, plus some envy-inducing celebrity wrist checks during awards season.

10 Mar 2025 - 5:17PM

From left: MB&F and Bulgari reinterpret the Serpenti; Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson rocks an IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar; Vacheron Constantin releases the Historiques 222 in steel. Photos: Handout; Getty Images; handout

Special Report - Jewellery

Black is back for jewellery: Louis Vuitton and more turn to the dark side

Black is back, with luxury brands and independent designers alike embracing onyx, black enamel and diamonds for a bold, edgy aesthetic.

3 Feb 2025 - 12:33PM

The Eternal Dragon Collection by Chantal Shafie

Timepieces

Why mixing metals is enjoying a comeback, from Cartier to Rolex and Bulgari

While not everyone is a fan of pairing different types of metals on their watches and jewellery, it allows the wearer to be more versatile in expression and attire.

27 Jan 2025 - 12:00PM

Timepieces

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces, from Cartier to Chanel

When telling time alone isn’t enough, these spectacular timepieces from luxury watchmakers are pushing the art of horology to the realms of the spectacular.

12 Jan 2025 - 5:00AM

Special Report - Jewellery

Why the Paraiba tourmaline is jewellery’s rising star

Discovered in Brazil in the 80s, these stones are bringing new colour to high jewellery collections.

11 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

Boghossian Palace Voyages Taman Sari Flowing Droplets necklace and earrings. Photo: Handout

Special Report - Jewellery

High jewellery for all occasions: how to balance your collection

A mix of both striking and subtle designs ensures there is a jewelled item suitable for any occasion, whether festive or formal.

5 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

Curating a collection of bold designs and subtle pieces is recommended. Photo: Handout

Special Report - Jewellery

Bidders set the bar high at Hong Kong’s buoyant autumn auctions

Results highlight the enduring appeal of exceptional pieces by iconic high jewellery maisons such as Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels.

21 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Matteo Milleri, ex to Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

The Italian multidisciplinary artist has collaborated with The Weeknd, Bulgari and Grimes, and is one half of the producer-DJ duo Tale of Us, alongside Carmine Conte.

11 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

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Style Edit: Bulgari’s best festive offerings, from jewellery to bags

Trust Bulgari to feature plenty of shimmer this festive season, from the B.zero1 ring to the Bulgari Aluminium chronograph watch.

Dazzling jewellery for the festive season

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

Meet Nan Nist, stylist of Blackpink’s Lisa

Beyond K-pop, Lisa also made a foray into acting this year with The White Lotus – and she’s long been a style icon who works with Bulgari and Celine.

Gem-studded bags from Gucci and more promise sparkling nights out

At the Paris Haute Couture Week shows, luxury maisons gilded the lily by adding beautiful stones to statement accessories, bringing back the minaudière.

How to Style like influencers Zita d’Hauteville and Tamara Kalinic

Splurge on timeless silhouettes in black and rich shades, and add Gucci and Bulgari accessories ideal for special occasions.

Taylor Swift’s jewellery: love stories, serpents and lucky numbers

From a custom piece gifted to her by Gigi Hadid, to antique coin jewellery and Kansas City Chiefs-themed pendants, every piece has meaning.

How to Style like Crazy Rich Asians’ Gemma Chan

Chan wears a Bullio ring with coloured stones in the En Équilibre campaign – get the look with similar pieces from other key jewellery maisons.

The biggest high jewellery drops of 2025, from Louis Vuitton to Chanel

Anne Hathaway debuted the showstopping 123-carat sapphire Bulgari Polychroma Cosmic Vault necklace, while Emilia Clarke turned heads in Chaumet’s Wild Rose necklace, with its 8.23-carat yellow diamond.

Bigger is better: the simple truth behind the fascination with large stones

A 100-carat flawless diamond sold for US$22 million at Sotheby’s, while the Marie-Thérèse pink diamond and Estrela de Fura Mozambique ruby fetched US$14m at Christie’s and US$34.8m, respectively.

Meet celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton, who’s skipping Lauren Sánchez’s wedding

Iram Shelton turned her lifelong love of nail art into a full-blown career as a manicurist to the stars – charging over US$400 per manicure at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales

Dior Joaillerie, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are using the dazzling blue stone in new jewellery, while Bulgari, Zenith and Gerald Charles are incorporating it into luxe watches.

Into the blue: why brands from Dior to Chaumet are falling for tanzanite

Sourced exclusively from a small region of Tanzania, these deep blue stones aren’t just a savvy alternative to sapphire, but are inspiring designers to create unique high jewellery.

Why auction houses are curating their jewellery collections for investment value

Storied brands and rare gems that blend heritage with vibrant aesthetics are enticing collectors on the hunt for solid investments.

Coin jewellery: believed to be lucky, this style dates back to antiquity

Swift wears pieces from Steven Battelle, Ben-Amun and For Future Reference, while Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri and Beth Hutchens of FoundRae also make coin designs.

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

Review | Portrait Milano, the ideal window onto the Italian city’s hidden beauty

The top-end property is part of the Lungarno Collection, a hospitality portfolio owned by the Ferragamo family, with sister properties in Florence and Rome.

Gold watches from leading brands bossed it at Watches and Wonders

The ‘boom boom’ fashion trend saw glittering new Rolex and Patek Philippe releases, while Cartier returned to its famous panther, and Chanel evoked Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of braid.

Watches and Wonders 2025: from thinnest tourbillon to most complicated watch

While expectations for 2025 are not particularly rosy, given the weaker China market and shifting global consumption patterns, top luxury watchmakers are holding little back in Geneva.

The luxury jewellery brands bringing artistry to the world of horology

Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.

7 watch moments of 2025 so far, from Tay Tay’s Cartier to Jay-Z’s Patek

The start of 2025 saw exciting – and unexpected – releases from the likes of Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, Richard Mille and Omega, plus some envy-inducing celebrity wrist checks during awards season.

Black is back for jewellery: Louis Vuitton and more turn to the dark side

Black is back, with luxury brands and independent designers alike embracing onyx, black enamel and diamonds for a bold, edgy aesthetic.

Why mixing metals is enjoying a comeback, from Cartier to Rolex and Bulgari

While not everyone is a fan of pairing different types of metals on their watches and jewellery, it allows the wearer to be more versatile in expression and attire.

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces, from Cartier to Chanel

When telling time alone isn’t enough, these spectacular timepieces from luxury watchmakers are pushing the art of horology to the realms of the spectacular.

Why the Paraiba tourmaline is jewellery’s rising star

Discovered in Brazil in the 80s, these stones are bringing new colour to high jewellery collections.

High jewellery for all occasions: how to balance your collection

A mix of both striking and subtle designs ensures there is a jewelled item suitable for any occasion, whether festive or formal.

Bidders set the bar high at Hong Kong’s buoyant autumn auctions

Results highlight the enduring appeal of exceptional pieces by iconic high jewellery maisons such as Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Meet Matteo Milleri, ex to Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

The Italian multidisciplinary artist has collaborated with The Weeknd, Bulgari and Grimes, and is one half of the producer-DJ duo Tale of Us, alongside Carmine Conte.

Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales