Bulgari Embraces the Many Facets of Its Creative Legacy with a Spectacular High Jewelry Collection
Eclettica incorporates rare stones, impeccable craftsmanship, and a visionary mix of inspirations to realize wearable works of art
Long synonymous with the glamour of la dolce vita, Bulgari has introduced its latest wildly imaginative collection, aptly named Eclettica to reflect the rich depth and range of Roman art and design that inform each of the exquisite pieces. Under the guidance of creative director Lucia Silvestri, the array includes 15 transformable high-jewelry masterpieces as well as 50 “millionaire pieces,” all of which are evocative of the chromatic vocabulary of painting, the dimensionality of sculpture, and the precise balance and proportion of Italian architecture.
A natural evolution for Bulgari, Eclettica is the pinnacle of bold aesthetics and technical prowess with innovation at its core. “The concept of ‘artsmanship’ is central to this collection,” explains Silvestri. “It’s an even closer dialogue between artistic intuition and exceptional craftsmanship. The result is an assortment that feels incredibly vivid, cohesive, and, above all, authentically reflective of who we are.”
Particularly captivating are the nine Capolavori, the most spectacular examples of the collection, each set with brilliantly colored, extremely rare gemstones to produce dynamic objets d’art. “Each creation here embodies the harmony of contrast, born of multiplicity and transformed into wearable art,” explains Silvestri.
Eclettica includes such stunning bijoux as the Seres Scarf necklace in white gold with 1,180 individual components that mimic the flow of fabric and a 31.90-carat sugarloaf sapphire from Sri Lanka, which can be detached and positioned on various points. The adornment is “inspired by iconic Art Deco textiles and the vibrant palette of Tamara de Lempicka’s paintings,” says Silvestri. “The modular design allows it to transform into multiple styles, from a sautoir to a choker. It is a true expression of Eclettica, where different inspirations and disciplines coalesce in a unique artistic creation.”
Equally eye-catching is the Secret Garden necklace, which is anchored by an ultrarare 26.65-carat padparadscha sapphire that references the coral-tinged warmth of an Italian courtyard garden at sunset. “It was love at first sight,” says Silvestri of the stone she pursued for years. “Its balance of pink and orange is simply extraordinary.” Surrounded by onyx, diamonds, emeralds, purple sapphires, and pavé-set diamonds, the necklace appears to glow.
Other standouts include the Incontro Segreto ring, informed by Francesco Hayez’s The Kiss. Comprising two stones—a 7.85-carat, antique, pear-shaped diamond and a 5.42-carat Colombian emerald—and further embellished with pavé diamonds, step-cut diamonds, and buff-top emeralds, the piece gets its true sparkle from the Toi et Moi setting, a Bulgari signature since the 1980s.
Also striking is the Serpenti Imperial Heart necklace, with a flawless 30.75-carat Golconda-type diamond that is believed to have once belonged to a maharaja. The dazzling stone serves as the serpent’s head, while 180 superbly linked elements form its sinuous body, an effort that required over 1,400 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. In a similarly sculptural vein, the Serpenti Spira cuff—with its luminescent, 5.08-carat, fancy vivid yellow, pear-cut diamond—is a work of precise technical genius. Influenced by the symmetry and strength of Roman columns, the white-gold, clasp-free bracelet features pavé diamonds and onyx details that coalesce to shape an uninterrupted swirling snake.
Continuing in the star-studded Bulgari tradition, several Eclettica jewels made their red-carpet debut at the Academy Awards ceremony in March, worn by stylish brand ambassadors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anne Hathaway. For Chopra Jonas, the Serpenti Illusio necklace, with a 14.01-carat, antique, cushion-cut sapphire from Madagascar, served as a showstopping accessory. A constellation of brilliant diamonds, buff-top emeralds and sapphires, and onyx, the choker fuses precise geometry with an illustrious serpent in 235 individual segments that required 1,300 hours to create. Similarly enchanting was the Neoclassical Starlight necklace, chosen by Hathaway for its stunning 8.02-carat, pear-cut, fancy vivid yellow diamond set in platinum. An homage to the great neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova, the magnificent creation paired perfectly with her statement-making diamond Bulgari high-jewelry earrings and Valentino haute couture gown.
The sheer creativity and the range of impressive stones and rare materials, as well as the masterful craftsmanship that are found throughout the Eclettica collection—which also includes remarkable watches, bags, and fragrances—are what continue to make Bulgari the height of opulent, ever-exuberant luxury. “Our approach is rooted in constant cross-pollination,” explains Silvestri. “We draw inspiration from different eras, cultures, architectural forms, and artistic expressions, allowing them to come together in a dialogue that feels both dynamic and harmonious. Eclettica represents the ultimate expression of this philosophy, a celebration of the maison’s ability to blend diverse influences into a singular, unmistakable identity.
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2026 Summer Issue under the headline “Eclectic Force.” Subscribe to the magazine.