The “Vimini” collection includes 5 pieces inspired by a 1942 archival bracelet. Seen left are the “Vimini” necklace ($38,800) and “Vimini” single earring ($2,490), and, right, is the “Vimini” bracelet ($18,900) in 18-karat yellow gold.
Italy—Bulgari has launched its “Vimini” collection, the first chapter in its “Bulgari Eternal” collection.
Bulgari Eternal looks to the jeweler’s archives and interprets the pieces from the past into modern jewels.
“With Bulgari Eternal, we open a new chapter in our creative story, one that bridges past and future through the power of reinvention,” said Jean-Christophe Babin, the outgoing CEO of Bulgari.
“By delving into our archives, we honor the timeless spirit of Bulgari while projecting it forward with a contemporary vision. This collection celebrates our ability to transform heritage into innovation, bringing hidden gems from our history to new life as modern expressions of artistry and design.”
As the first chapter, Vimini marks the beginning of an ongoing journey into the jeweler’s creative legacy, it said, as the Bulgari Eternal collection breathes new life and creativity into foundational designs from the archives.
The collection is derived from a 1942 archival bracelet that, Bulgari said, emerged from its records as one of the cornerstones of its brand DNA.
The yellow and rose gold bracelet comes from a time when jewelry faced both material and social constraints imposed by World War II and stands as a testament to boundless creativity, said Bulgari.
Vimini features five pieces—a necklace, bracelet, ring, and two earrings—in 18-karat yellow gold.
From top to bottom, the “Vimini” ring ($5,950), “Vimini” earrings ($11,900), and the “Vimini” bracelet ($18,900) all in 18-karat yellow gold
The pieces feature an undulated motif of rhomboid-shaped gold inspired by the essentiality of the Italian Rationalism design movement, said Bulgari.
Vimini means wicker, which is a reference to the techniques used by ancient Greeks and Romans to craft baskets from straw branches.
“While envisioning this line, I kept the original archive piece in mind, captivated by its timeless allure. I was fascinated by its rhythmic geometry and warm tones of gold, which we reinterpreted with a modern sensibility,” said Lucia Silvestri, creative director of Bulgari.
“Each piece feels fluid and tactile, designed to move naturally with the body, contemporary, elegant, and deeply connected to our heritage.”
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The Vimini collection also includes one-of-a-kind high jewelry offerings, one of which was already previewed on the red carpet of the Golden Globes last week.
These pieces feature diamond-like carbon-coated (DLC) steel alongside 18-karat yellow gold and pavé diamonds.
The one-of-a-kind “Vimini” high jewelry choker in 18-karat yellow gold with DLC-coated steel and 8.91 carats of pavé-set diamonds (price upon request)
DLC is an avant-garde coating providing extraordinary hardness, resistance, and friction-reducing properties, according to Bulgari.
It introduces a deep, velvety black color that creates a dramatic contrast with the yellow gold and diamonds.
By incorporating innovative materials like DLC the jeweler is “discovering an unprecedented dimension in jewelry.”
The one-of-a-kind Vimini high jewelry pieces range from chokers to classic necklaces and poncho-style designs in both horizontal and vertical compositions.
The Bulgari Eternal collections will also feature the archival hallmark “BE” as a seal of heritage, imagination, and enduring artistry.
The Vimini collection debuted on Jan. 15 and is available on the Bulgari website.
