Bulgari: Serpenti Collection
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"The only Italian Elizabeth knows is Bulgari." Richard Burton Since the 1940s, the serpent has been one of Bulgari's most emblematic symbols. Representing birth, rebirth, beauty, sex appeal, and wisdom in Greek mythology and Roman civilization, the snake motif also alludes to founder Sotirio Bulgari's Greek heritage and his adopted home of Rome. Presented in a beautiful oversize format, this volume explores the Serpenti Collection's rich heritage, distinguished elegance, and status as one of the Roman jewelry house's contemporary icons. AUTHOR: Marion Fasel is an acclaimed jewellery historian, editor, and author. HOllywood Jewels; Bejeweled: Great Designers, Celebrity Style; and With This Ring: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Jewelry are among the five books she co-authored with Penny Proddow. Fasel has been a contributing editor at InStyle since launching the magazine's award-winning coverage of fine jewelry and watches in 1996. 80 photographs
Author: Marion Fasel
Format: Hardback, 120 pages, 270mm x 380mm
Published: 2013, Assouline, United States
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
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"The only Italian Elizabeth knows is Bulgari." Richard Burton Since the 1940s, the serpent has been one of Bulgari's most emblematic symbols. Representing birth, rebirth, beauty, sex appeal, and wisdom in Greek mythology and Roman civilization, the snake motif also alludes to founder Sotirio Bulgari's Greek heritage and his adopted home of Rome. Presented in a beautiful oversize format, this volume explores the Serpenti Collection's rich heritage, distinguished elegance, and status as one of the Roman jewelry house's contemporary icons. AUTHOR: Marion Fasel is an acclaimed jewellery historian, editor, and author. HOllywood Jewels; Bejeweled: Great Designers, Celebrity Style; and With This Ring: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Jewelry are among the five books she co-authored with Penny Proddow. Fasel has been a contributing editor at InStyle since launching the magazine's award-winning coverage of fine jewelry and watches in 1996. 80 photographs
Bulgari: Serpenti Collection