Bvlgari Gold & Steel Heritage
In the 1970s, Bvlgari introduced steel into the Maison’s creations, challenging the conventions of traditional High Jewelry. Seeking to move beyond established codes, they explored the interplay of contrasting materials, pairing gold and precious gemstones with an industrial metal rarely associated with luxury.
The steel selected – commonly used in naval, automotive, and medical industries – posed significant technical challenges due to its high melting point and limited malleability. Paradoxically, while less precious than gold, it proved more complex and costly to work.
First appearing in iconic watches such as Serpenti and Tubogas, steel soon extended to modular jewelry and accessories from the 1980s onwards. Its dialogue with gold became a bold statement of modernity, redefining the language of Roman jewelry in the late twentieth century.
