{"id":180126,"date":"2018-04-19T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=180126"},"modified":"2023-03-17T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T11:30:00","slug":"bvlgari-the-icon-of-bold-luxury-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/bvlgari-the-icon-of-bold-luxury-design\/","title":{"rendered":"BVLGARI &#8211; the icon of bold, luxury design"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Glamour, beauty, luxury<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the first jewellers to use colour for drama rather than value, <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/bulgari-hotel-london-weddings.html\">Bulgari\u2019s<\/a> glamour has attracted the rich and famous since 1884.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sotirio Boulgaris struggled to get his company up and running, suffering a robbery, a ban from trading without a licence and, at one point, only 80 cents in his pocket. But come 1900 he had his first store in Rome, selling silver, <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/lhistoire-dhermes-scarves-handbags-and-more\/\">antiques and jewels.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180137\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"920\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor.jpg 714w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-500x566.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-133x150.jpg 133w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-470x532.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180137\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"920\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor.jpg 714w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-500x566.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-133x150.jpg 133w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/f36603e6e7eb4f2afec9bf7def6e1538-shop-windows-elizabeth-taylor-470x532.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a growing reputation, Boulgaris\u2019 sons took the helm and they started to make a name for themselves, selling fine jewellery and antique silver. They developed a strong style, using coloured gemstones, smooth, simple shapes and bold designs, becoming a favourite among the rich and famous, and the \u2018beautiful people\u2019 of the day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180138\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-180138 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-900x471.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-180138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180138 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-900x471.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24BULGARIBOOK-INYT1-facebookJumbo.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Dorothy di Frasso, a famed hostess, at El Morocco in 1952 in New York. She was married to an Italian count.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180135 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180135 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BULGARI_JOY_OF_GEMS-2_2048x.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Icons and motifs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bulgari\u2019s Serpenti is probably the most recognisable motif, found in both watches and jewellery. The smooth, elegant coils can be wound or draped, dripping luxury through its precious stones and metals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180128 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-900x500.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-900x500.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-800x444.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180128 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-900x500.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-900x500.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-800x444.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ZavgfVjBQ76BwClmOgjl_03_30_2016_Bulgari_Watch_from_1965_Auction.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180127 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-900x900.jpeg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-900x900.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-532x532.jpeg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-45x45.jpeg 45w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png.jpeg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180127 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-900x900.jpeg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-900x900.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-532x532.jpeg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png-45x45.jpeg 45w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/http-s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com-fthtsi-assets-production-ez-images-1-0-4-4-964401-1-eng-GB-main_c97d9a32-fc89-46dc-b006-8de637e4c030.png.jpeg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Big colourful stones, shining precious metals and thick chokers set with ancient coins all make Bulgari a popular choice, with statement pieces adorning the necks, ears and wrists of the strongest women.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180132\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-180132 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-900x897.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-900x897.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-500x498.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-534x532.jpg 534w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-180132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180132 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-900x897.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-900x897.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-500x498.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-534x532.jpg 534w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/e73c41a56ee5b0f322c6041ab145f25d-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Sophia Loren in a Bulgari parure of cabochon sapphires and rubies highlighted with diamonds, 1960<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bulgari\u2019s designers are inspired by what they see around them. Staying true to their roots, they find inspiration in the colour of Rome, the shadows, the light dancing, the buildings and the style.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180136 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180136 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/20160505_facebook_image_diva_making_of.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Famous fans<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ricard Burton famously said that he had introduced Elizabeth Taylor to beer, and in turn, she had introduced him to Bulgari. Burton adorned his love in the most sparkling Bulgari jewels, which are nearly as famous as her, as she chose to wear them in a lot of her films. Today, Bulgari owns many of Elizabeth Taylor\u2019s prized possessions, including the emerald necklace and earrings that were given to her by Richard Burton.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180134 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-900x528.png\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-900x528.png 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-500x293.png 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-800x470.png 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-357x210.png 357w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180134 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-900x528.png\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-900x528.png 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-500x293.png 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-800x470.png 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e-357x210.png 357w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/16a5bca2bb9734c51a91777f3913cc4e.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other celebrity fans include Ingrid Bergman, Sofia Loren and Naomi Campbell. Jessica Chastain even wore Elizabeth Taylor&#8217;s famous sapphire sugarloaf necklace on the red carpet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180130\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"895\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false.jpg 760w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-532x532.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180130\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"895\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false.jpg 760w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-532x532.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jessica-chastain-elizabeth-taylor-bulgari-sapphire-sugarloaf-necklace.jpg__760x0_q75_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale-false-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What\u2019s with the V?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rome is intrinsically part of Bulgari, and BVLGARI uses the classical Latin alphabet to spell its name, derived from the surname of their founder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180139 size-full\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382.jpg 850w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-532x532.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180139 size-full\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382.jpg 850w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-532x532.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stand_382-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The company today<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now holding lines in jewellery, watches, leather goods and perfume, <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/bulgari-hotel-london-weddings.html\">Bulgari<\/a> also has its own line of hotels and resorts \u2013 the ultimate luxury spanning the globe from Milan to Dubai, Beijing to Bali \u2013 with three more planned by 2020.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180140 \" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"874\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180140 \" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"874\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bulgari-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180141 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-900x560.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-900x560.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-500x311.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-800x498.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180141 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-900x560.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-900x560.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-500x311.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-800x498.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/67499_16071117480044575561.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180142 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"BVLGARI - the icon of bold, luxury design\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/EU-England-London-Bulgari-Hotel-1-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-180142 size-large\" title=\"BVLGARI - 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