Bvlgari goes baroque

A native of Rome, Bvlgari creative director Lucia Silvestri looked no further than the Eternal City as a source of inspiration.

Landmarks, such as the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, the Horti Farnesiani complex on Palatino hill, and the Roman church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza have inspired Bvlgari’s Barocko high jewellery collection.

Italy’s capital has been home to the luxury brand since 1884, when Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari founded the company, synonymous with opulent jewellery creations.

The new collection is a contemporary interpretation of Rome’s baroque art and architectural heritage. The designs of the unique pieces reflect baroque’s iconic aesthetic, defined by sinuous lines, voluptuous shapes and…