BVLGARI Announces The Opening Of Their First Canadian Flagship Boutique

Bulgari, the contemporary Italian jeweler and master of coloured gemstones, announces the opening of its first boutique in Canada, within Toronto's Yorkdale Mall.

Renowned for its distinctive and richly hued jewels and timepieces, which have adorned kings and queens, movie stars and more, Bulgari will carry the brand's full portfolio of products including jewelry, accessories, watches and fragrances. From Bulgari's iconic collections of Serpenti, DIVA, MVSA and Monete within jewelry, accessories and watches to one-of-a-kind high jewelry pieces, each piece represents the brand's undeniable craftsmanship and style.

This milestone marks a special moment for the 130 year old brand, as it brings Bulgari's Italian roots and spirit of excellence to a new market.  "Bulgari represents the ultimate in craftsmanship, creativity and innovation," said Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari.  "We are thrilled to open this store and to bring that extraordinary combination to Canada in a manner that perfectly represents the modern Bulgari brand while still paying tribute to our rich Roman heritage.

The stunning boldness of Bulgari

Formerly worn by Elizabeth Taylor, this diamond and platinum sautoir necklace has a large Burmese sapphire pendant as the centerpiece.

By Lauren Gallagher
The fact that Roman jeweler Bulgari has a strong glitterati following becomes clear upon seeing the de Young's new exhibition "The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950-1990."

On view through February, "The Art of Bulgari" includes more than 140 lustrous lapidary masterpieces necklaces, chokers, cuffs, bracelets, watches, rings, earrings, purses and more.

Organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in collaboration with Bulgari, the show again exemplifies-the museums' dedication to the decorative arts, seen in previous exhibits such as "Cartier and America," "Faberge, Tiffany, Lalique" and the recent "Royal Treasures from the Louvre.

Italian Jewellery Show whets Growing Craze for Luxury

Andy Warho-was-quoted as saying in the 1960s that walking into a Bulgari shop was like visiting a contemporary art show.

Beijingers will have a chance-to-see if this testimonial about the Italian jeweler sparkles with truth or is lackluster, when the National Museum of China hosts a retrospective brand exhibition.

"The seven gallery Bulgari 125 Years of Italian Magnificence show-recounts different chapters of the brand's design, since founder Sotirio Bulgari-opened his first shop in Rome in 1884.

It's the first time the exhibition, which was displayed in Rome's Palazzo delle Esposizioni in 2009 and at the Grand Palais in Paris last year, is shown in Asia a continent where a burgeoning nouveau riche class is emerging and-young people are infatuated with fashion and luxury brands.

The "made-in-Italy" retrospective-exhibits more than 600 pieces of jewelry, watches and other precious objects, about 100 of which will be revealed to the general-public for the first time. Many of the exhibits come from the historical archives of Bulgari's vintage collection, while others are on loan-from private owners, including film stars.

Bulgari Reveals Mediterranean Eden jewellery collection in Dubai

Italian jeweler Bulgari has revealed its Mediterranean Eden collection at an exclusive press event at The Dubai-Mall-store. The revered brand of invaluable trinkets focused on the magnetic allure of the Mediterranean the cultures, the places and the people to tell a beautiful story-of the brand’s Greco-Roman heritage.

Christie’s New York Announces Important Jewels Auction

New York,  Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine

Christie’s has revealed highlights from its upcoming Important Jewels sale, which will take place at the auction house’s New York- outpost on June 14. The New York auction follows Christie’s highly successful sale in Geneva, which garnered $78 million last week.

The Important- Jewels auction is an annual pre-summer event for the house, capping off a spring season of major jewelry sales that includes events in Hong Kong, Paris and London as well. The New York sale will feature more than 120 individual pieces, with a diverse range of both colored and colorless diamonds, rare gemstones and signed designer baubles, valued from $2,000 up to $2.5 million. The total sale is expected to bring in $8 million.