Bulgari's First Retrospective Exhibition in South East Asia - "Eternal Jewels"
Kong
Bulgari is hosting its first retrospective exhibition named "Eternal Jewels" in South East Asia, in Singapore from 5th to 16 July at the Bulgari Takashimaya Boutique Singapore, featuring over 60 pieces of Bulgari's crème de la crème vintage jewels consisting necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and brooches from the 1910's to 1990's.
Ms.Amanda Triossi, Bulgari’s Historical Archives Curator since 1996, who has written several books on the brand and acquires the vintage pieces on behalf of the brand is also present to share her knowledge about the collections displayed.
The highlight of the exhibition, housed in a separate room in Boutique is the complete rare collection of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels acquired by Bulgari. The must see is the stunning necklace given to Elizabeth Taylor by RIchard Burton during their marriage in 1964, a platinum and diamonds piece with 60.5cts of emeralds mounted and also the Sautoir in platinum with sapphires and diamonds.
Below are some snapshots of the exhibition and the pieces displayed.
Do take time to visit and view some of the rare and extra-ordinary Bulgari pieces.
Ms.Amanda Triossi, Bulgari’s Historical Archives Curator since 1996, who has written several books on the brand and acquires the vintage pieces on behalf of the brand is also present to share her knowledge about the collections displayed.
The highlight of the exhibition, housed in a separate room in Boutique is the complete rare collection of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels acquired by Bulgari. The must see is the stunning necklace given to Elizabeth Taylor by RIchard Burton during their marriage in 1964, a platinum and diamonds piece with 60.5cts of emeralds mounted and also the Sautoir in platinum with sapphires and diamonds.
Below are some snapshots of the exhibition and the pieces displayed.
Do take time to visit and view some of the rare and extra-ordinary Bulgari pieces.
Display in the centre of the busy Takashimaya mall informing the public of the exhibition ...
A stone-throw away, the Bulgari Takashimaya Boutique ...
The showcase area ...
10's to 30's Platinum and Diamonds
Wristwatch in platinum with diamonds, ca 1922
Wristwatch in platinum with diamonds, ca 1920
Necklace in platinum with diamonds, ca 1930
From the 1940's The Snake
"Snake" belt in gold with black enamel and diamonds, 2010
"Snake" belt in gold with polychrome enamel and sapphires, 2010
"Snake" belt in gold with polychrome enamel and sapphires, 2010
"Snake" bracelet-watch in gold with red and green enamel and diamonds, ca 1965
"Snake" bracelet-watch in gold with white and turquoise enamel and sapphires, 1967
"Snake" bracelet-watch in gold with polychrome enamel and emeralds, 1967
"Snake" bracelet-watch in yellow gold and platinum, with emeralds and diamonds, ca 1967
"Snake" bracelet-watch in gold with red and yellow enamel and rubies, ca 1967
Serpente in oro, diamanti, smalto verde e smeraldo centrale da 6 cts
"Snake" bracelet in gold with jade, rubies and diamonds, 1968
Snake bracelet-watch in gold, white and black enamel and diamonds, ca 1960
Tubogas bracelet-watch in gold with central rectangular case, ca 1965
"Tubogas" bracelet-watch in white gold, ca 1965
"Tubogas" bracelet-watch in white gold, ca 1960
"Tubogas" bracelet-watch in gold and burnished steel, ca 1972
"Tubogas" bracelet-watch in gold, ca 1972
40's to 50's Yellow Gold
Bracelet in gold with diamonds, ca 1955
Vanity case in gold with diamonds, ca 1950
Bracelet-watch in gold with diamonds, ca 1940
Double clip brooch in gold and platinum with sapphires and diamonds, ca 1940
From the 1960's Gemme Nummarie
Sautoir in yellow gold with Roman Republican silver coins, rubies and diamonds, ca 1978
Necklace in two-colour gold with Roman Imperial silver alloy coins, 1973
Necklace in gold and platinum with Byzantine gold coins and diamonds, 1966
Necklace in gold with Roman Imperial silver, gold and bronze coins with diamonds, 1978
1980's to 1990's Opulence and colour
Necklace in gold with emeralds, amethysts, citrines, pink tourmalines, sapphires and diamonds, 1991
Necklace in gold with rubies and diamonds, 1994
Choker in gold with emeralds and diamonds, 1989
Bangle in gold with rubies, fancy yellow diamond and diamonds, 1988
Elizabeth Taylor Collection
Impressive collection being displayed. To read more about Elizabeth Taylor and the below extra-ordinary pieces, please read the press release after this post.
Inside a special room, the Elizabeth Taylor's Bulgari Collections are displayed ...
Tremblant brooch in platinum with emeralds and diamonds, 1960
Ring in platinum with emerald and diamonds, 1961
Mirror in gold with turquoise, 1962
Sautoir in platinum with sapphires and diamonds, 1969
Brooch / pendant in platinum with emerald and diamonds, 1958
Necklace in platinum with emeralds and diamonds, 1962
Sautoir in gold with Byzantine gold coins and diamonds, 1975
Kong
This message has been edited by Kong on 2013-07-13 11:50:43
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Kong July 13th, 2013-11:46
BVLGARI & Elizabeth Taylor (Previous Press Release) Elizabeth Taylor’s personal jewelry collection was touted as one of the greatest ever assembled; this is partly because of the superlative quality of the collection, and partly because of our profound fascination with the woman who wore them. In 1961 Eliz...
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I think this selection nicely demonstrates the different characters of Bulgari timepieces: Regards, Marcus.
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