BVLGARI CELEBRATES MILAN WITH A JOURNEY THROUGH THE ART OF GOLDSMITHING

In the heart of Milan’s international luxury district, Via Montenapoleone, Bvlgari has opened a new space to display for the first time in the city a selection of the Tubogas creations and other pieces from its historic collection. Continuing Bvlgari’s constant dedication to culture, philanthropy and the transmission of savoir-fare, Fondazione Bvlgari is also promoting a sponsorship project to support the Museo del Novecento, a point of reference both domestically and internationally for modern and contemporary art.

In the bold history of the Roman jewellery house, the Tubogas technique opened the way to a new aesthetic vision dominated by flexible gold spirals, a complex manufacturing skill that didn’t require soldering, with the creation of one, two or more gold spirals, studded with diamonds and set with gemstones or ancient coins: the eclectic and inherently pioneering spirit of Tubogas shines out from every one of the jewels on display. The selection, that has been specially made to mark this important inauguration, includes notable pieces such as the first Tubogas bracelet, from 1941, and the first Tubogas watch (1948-1949) in Bvlgari history, but there is also a 1974 three-tone gold Monete Tubogas choker featuring three ancient Greek coins, which once belonged to the private collection of Barbara and Frank Sinatra.