Catalog of an exhibition held at the Palazzo delle esposizioni in Rome, May 22-Sept. 13, 2009.
Contents:
Alvar González-Palacios / The name of the Bulgari -- Amanda Triossi / Sotirio Bulgari's arrival in the new capital of Italy -- 1870s-1910s / Silver ornaments made by Georgis and Sotirio Bulgari -- 1910s-1930s / Platinum and diamonds -- 1940s-1950s / Yellow gold -- 1950s-1960s / High jewellery -- 1950s-1960s / Colour revolution -- 1970s / Eclectic creativity -- 1970-1980 / The Melone bag -- From the 1960s / The Gemme Nummarie -- From the 1970s / Tubogas -- From the 1940s / The snake -- from 1982 / Parentesi -- From 1934 / Logo -- 1980s-1990s / Opulence and colour -- From the 1960s / The Elizabeth Taylor collection -- From 1956 / Bulgari and the film industry -- Twenty-first century / Contemporary high jewellery
Summary:
Explores the history of this family-owned chain and educate readers in the jewelers' art as perfected by Bulgari craftsmen. One can almost caress the necklaces, rings, silverware and other pieces that for more than 100 years have emerged from the firm's design workshops
