Bvlgari Polychroma: Time Told in Color, Emotion, and Mastery

In the ever-evolving world of haute horlogerie, where technical innovation often dominates the conversation, Bvlgari has always danced to a different rhythm — one that beats with boldness, beauty, and unabashed Roman flair. With its latest artistic breakthrough, Polychroma, Bvlgari reasserts its authority as the jeweler of time, blending opulent color, sculptural craftsmanship, and watchmaking mastery into one groundbreaking high-jewelry collection.

What Is Polychroma?

The name “Polychroma” comes from the Greek roots poly (meaning “many”) and chroma (meaning “colors”). But Polychroma is more than an aesthetic celebration of multicolored gemstones — it is an ethos. A creative manifesto. A multi-sensory universe where each timepiece transcends function and becomes an object of emotion, storytelling, and movement.

Polychroma is not just a collection — it is a gallery, a prism through which the maison expresses its boldest and most colorful ideas yet.

The Roman Soul of Bvlgari

Bvlgari has always drawn inspiration from Rome — the Eternal City — where ancient art, vibrant color, and architectural grandeur intersect at every corner. With Polychroma, this heritage shines brighter than ever. The collection is a tribute to Roman light, nature, history, and mythology — reimagined through a contemporary lens.

Each piece channels a distinct facet of Roman culture, whether it’s the golden glow of a Baroque basilica or the magical twilight of a firefly-lit evening. From Bernini’s sunbursts to the geometry of ancient mosaics, Bvlgari transforms historical inspiration into wearable modernity.

Five Masterpieces That Define the Collection

1. Nuvole Preziose – The Celestial Pendant Watch

This radiant piece is a visual symphony inspired by the ceiling of the Basilica Maxentius in Rome. A 6.88-carat yellow sapphire gleams at the center of the dial, surrounded by clouds crafted in yellow and white gold. These detachable elements can be worn as earrings, blurring the line between jewelry and watchmaking.

A butterfly — set on a trembler for kinetic elegance — evokes a vintage Bvlgari brooch, nodding to the maison’s rich archive. It took over 1,500 hours to complete, a stunning commitment to craftsmanship that reflects Bvlgari’s pursuit of beauty without compromise.

2. Notte Stellata Diva – The Roman Night Sky

“Notte Stellata” translates to “Starry Night,” and this poetic timepiece delivers exactly that. Inspired by the silent allure of a Roman night, its domed dial is set with moving fireflies, sculpted from yellow diamonds and blue sapphires. The watch is a celebration of both motion and mystery — a canvas of deep blues, scattered starlight, and artisanal detail.

The bracelet continues the story, flowing with a dégradé of sapphires, and finishes with a yellow diamond firefly, creating a dreamlike continuity from wrist to sky.

3. Serpenti Aeterna – The Eternal Symbol Reinvented

No Bvlgari collection is complete without the serpent — the iconic Serpenti that has come to represent transformation, femininity, and eternal renewal. The Serpenti Aeterna distills the snake into its purest, most modern form. Minimalist yet powerful, the bangle bracelet wraps the wrist with a single, sculptural twirl, set either with diamonds and emeralds or diamonds and sapphires.

This is Bvlgari’s serpent reborn: sleek, bold, and effortlessly contemporary. It speaks not of danger, but of evolution and strength.

4. Gioco di Forme e Colori – The Secret of Playful Luxury

Translating to “Game of Shapes and Colors,” this exuberant secret watch exemplifies Bvlgari’s joyful creativity. The dial is hidden beneath a detachable brooch, itself a mosaic of gemstones: a 12.34-carat tanzanite, rubellites, tsavorites, sapphires, and garnets, all arranged in dynamic shapes.

This timepiece is as sculptural as it is wearable, with a bracelet that flexes laterally — a rare technical flourish. It’s maximalism with meaning, where every gem plays a part in the kaleidoscopic narrative.

5. Tubogas e Colori – Reinventing an Icon

Bvlgari’s Tubogas — a fluid, flexible bracelet design with roots in 1940s industrial design — gets a vibrant makeover. In Tubogas e Colori, the watch is swathed in a rainbow of hardstones and gemstones: from tourmalines to turquoise, malachite to coral.

A 6.65-carat amethyst acts as a transparent dial cover, creating a liquid, dreamlike effect. This piece is a masterclass in contrasts: soft curves against sharp geometry, warm hues beside cool tones. It’s not just a watch. It’s a jewelry sculpture that tells time.

Microscopic Marvel: The Piccolissimo Movement

Beyond their visual drama, most Polychroma timepieces are powered by the Piccolissimo mechanical movement — the smallest of its kind in the world. Measuring just 12mm in diameter and weighing 1.30 grams, it is a micro-engineering feat, created to support the Maison’s commitment to miniaturized excellence without sacrificing aesthetic freedom.

Each manual-winding movement delivers a 30-hour power reserve, ticking at 21,600 vibrations per hour. This movement isn’t just an innovation — it’s liberation for Bvlgari’s designers, allowing them to explore radical shapes and structures never before possible in high jewelry watches.

A Multiverse of Luxury: Beyond Timepieces

The Polychroma collection goes beyond the wrist. Bvlgari has extended its bold vision into ultra-exclusive categories: Jewelry Bags, Eyewear, and Fragrances. These objets d’art carry the same DNA of chromatic richness, daring combinations, and obsessive craftsmanship.

Together, they create a multi-sensory experience that defines what modern luxury looks, feels, and even smells like.

A Message from the Maison

Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of LVMH Watches and Bvlgari, captures the spirit of the collection best: “Polychroma represents an extraordinary source of pride for all of us at Bvlgari. Each creation is a testament to our colorful and vibrant DNA, a celebration of the boldness that has always set Bvlgari apart. This collection not only honors our heritage but also reaffirms our commitment to excellence, constantly pushing the limits of what luxury can represent.”

Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director, adds:“These creations are frequently inspired by our archives, preserving a strong link with our heritage while pushing the boundaries of design, gemology, and watchmaking.”

A Revolution in Luxury Time

With Polychroma, Bvlgari has done more than launch a high-jewelry collection. It has issued a declaration of artistic freedom — one rooted in color, culture, and craftsmanship.

In an industry where tradition often anchors innovation, Bvlgari dares to sail uncharted waters. Polychroma is a love letter to diversity, to metamorphosis, to color as language. It is the embodiment of luxury for the senses — watches that shimmer, whisper, and pulse with the spirit of Rome.

Because at Bvlgari, time doesn’t just pass — it glows, dances, and dazzles.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nuvole Preziose High-Jewelry Pendant Watch – 104215

Nuvole Preziose High-Jewelry Pendant watch in white and
yellow gold with a 58 mm case, 8,45mm thin, 76cm chain
(resizable to 48 cm) set with 1 certified cushion-cut yellow
sapphire of 6,88 cts, round brilliant-cut diamonds (18,20
ct), yellow sapphires (10,63 ct), blue sapphires (3,00 ct),
aquamarines (0,47 ct), baguette-cut diamonds (5,90 ct),
oval-cut Paraiba tourmalines (1,81 ct) and pear-shaped
diamonds (0,61 ct). Pavé-set diamonds on the dial (0,23 ct),
12 brilliant-cut orange sapphires (0,05 ct) as indexes, blue
hands. Two detachable earrings.
Piccolissimo manufacture manual winding mechanical
micro movement, 2,5mm thin, 30-hour power reserve,
21’600 Vph (3Hz) frequency.

Notte Stellata Diva High-Jewelry Watch –104207

Notte Stellata Diva High-Jewelry watch in white and yellow
gold, 38cm case set with round baguette-cut blue sapphires
(2,40 ct), round brilliant-cut blue sapphires (0,31 ct) and
diamonds (1,03 ct) on the case and bezel. Dial set with
round brilliant-cut blue sapphires (3,57 ct), diamonds (0,58
ct) and yellow diamonds (0,46 ct), oval-cut blue sapphires
(0,36 ct), diamonds (0,15 ct), princess-cut diamonds (0,40
ct), pear-shaped diamond (0,18 ct) and pear, cushion and
emerald-cu yellow diamonds (1,58 ct). 12 round brilliant-cut
diamonds as indexes (0,06 ct). White gold bracelet and
folding buckle set with round brilliant-cut diamonds (4,35
ct) and blue sapphires (0,96 ct).
Piccolissimo manufacture manual winding mechanical
micro movement, 2,5mm thin, 30-hour power reserve,
21’600 Vph (3Hz) frequency.

Serpenti Aeterna High-Jewelry Watch – 104266

Serpenti Aeterna High-Jewelry watch in white gold set with
brilliant-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut sapphires of varying
color. One twirl bracelet (size 155 mm) and case set with
428 diamonds (4,91ct), 263 sapphires of varying sizes (6,10
ct) and one central sapphire (0,60 ct). Dial set with 107
diamonds (0,25 ct), blue hands.
Quartz movement. Functions: Hours, Minutes.

Serpenti Aeterna High-Jewelry Watch – 104265

Serpenti Aeterna High-Jewelry watch in white gold set
with brilliant-cut diamonds and round-shaped emeralds.
One twirl bracelet (size 155 mm) and case set with 428
diamonds (4,93ct), 263 emeralds of varying sizes (4,35
ct) and one central emerald (0,45 ct). Dial set with 107
diamonds (0,25 ct), green hands.
Quartz movement. Functions: Hours, Minutes.

Gioco di Forme e Colori High-Jewelry Secret Watch – 104216

Gioco Di Forme e Colori High-Jewelry secret watch in white
and rose gold. 150 mm bracelet set with baguette-cut blue
sapphires (1,15 cts), tsavorites (0,87 ct), aquamarines (0,62
ct), yellow sapphires (0,54 ct), rubies (0,51 ct), rubellites
(0,35 ct), round brilliant-cut amethysts (0,37 ct) and
fancy-cut turquoise, malachite and soldalite. Detachable
brooch set with 1 certified cushion-cut tanzanite of 12,34
ct, 2 oval-cut rubellites (3,98 ct), fancy mixed and step-
cut yellow sapphire (2,32 ct), blue tourmalines (2,18 ct)
and amethyst (0,87 ct), baguette-cut red garnets (2,18 ct),
spessartites (2,14 ct) and emeralds (0,64 ct), trapeze-cut
yellow sapphire (0,73 ct), red garnet (0,69), emerald (0,48
ct). Round brilliant-cut diamonds (15,07 ct) and baguette-
cut diamonds (4,71 ct) on brooch and bracelet. Pavé-set
diamonds on the dial, blue hands.
Piccolissimo manufacture manual winding mechanical
micro movement, 2,5mm thin, 30-hour power reserve,
21’600 Vph (3Hz) frequency.

Tubogas e Colori High-Jewelry Manchette Watch – 104212

Tubogas e Colori High-Jewelry manchette watch in rose,
white, and yellow gold set with 1 fancy-cut amethyst of 6,65
carats, fancy-cut citrine (4,40 ct), topaze (2,77 ct), pink
tourmalines (2, 86 ct), green tourmaline (1,99 ct), rubellites
(1,72 ct) and yellow beyl (0,70 ct), cushion-cut sapphire
(2,24 ct), aquamarine (1,36 ct), amethyst (0,93 ct), peridot
(0,81 ct) and tourmaline (0,55 ct), oval-cut aquamarine
(1,64 ct), pear-shaped tsavorite (2,10 ct), baguette-cut
diamonds (3,73 ct), round brilliant-cut diamonds (10,58
ct), beads of rubellites (10,20 ct), tanzanites (7,43 ct) and
green tourmaline (3,47 ct), fancy-cut sodalite, turquoise,
malachite, roots of rubies and coral. Pavé-set diamonds on
the dial (0,55 ct), blue hands.
Piccolissimo manufacture manual winding mechanical
micro movement, 2,5mm thin, 30-hour power reserve,
21’600 Vph (3Hz) frequency.

Bvlgari SERPENTI AETERNA

A daring and visionary evolution of a timeless icon.

The iconic Serpenti undergoes its boldest transformation yet: Aeterna. Modern. Avant-garde. Bvlgari’s legendary serpent, stylized to the extreme, distilled to its quintessential form. The pure, powerful geometry of an original bracelet. The dawn of a new era.

• A statement of style and modernity, inspired by the heritage of Bvlgari and Serpenti, transformed by a futuristic aesthetic.
• The pure essence of Serpenti captured – an eternal symbol of rebirth.
• A bangle joins the Serpenti collection, designed to pair seamlessly with Bvlgari jewellery.
• A sculptural masterpiece of timelessness, fluidity, elegance, and precision.

The year 2025, under the sign of the snake in the Chinese calendar, heralds a profound transformation for Serpenti. With Aeterna, Bvlgari brings the reptile back to life in exquisite high jewellery, conducive to sublime creativity. Diamonds illuminate the gold of the precious animal, whose new skin expresses more than ever the foundations of Bvlgari, its inimitable Italian style and its profoundly pioneering identity. The reinvented icon captures the rich heritage that precedes it and extends it into the future, free from fashion and time. The snake becomes a language in itself: fluid and free of the superfluous.

“Aeterna is more than a timepiece or jewellery — it is the ultimate expression of Bvlgari’s avant-garde vision. I wanted to capture Serpenti’s DNA, distil it to its essence, and project it into the future.” – Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director, Bvlgari.

No eyes, no scales, no artifice. Only the serpent’s most elemental form remains – hypnotic and commanding. Crafted in precious gold and meticulously set with diamonds, Serpenti embraces the skin as an elegant bangle.

THE CREATIVE METAMORPHOSES OF AN ICON

Since 1948, Serpenti has continually reinvented itself, embodying the essence of perpetual rebirth. It seduces, enchants, captivates, and inspires desire. As Tubogas, supple and sensually coiled around the wrist. As Infiniti, graphic and sculptural. As Seduttori, created for everyday elegance yet capable of housing an exceptional tourbillon (2020). As Misteriosi, the precious guardian of a technical feat: the Piccolissimo BVL 100 calibre – with its extremely reduced dimensions, a record in miniaturization (2022). Now, Lady Solotempo, a fully in-house automatic calibre, beats at the heart of new interpretations of Seduttori and Tubogas, and another revelation of this milestone year 2025 – a tribute to the Serpent, reviving the rich tradition of mechanical watches for women.

Today, Aeterna pushes boundaries even further. Its design, far more than merely evoking the serpent, mirrors its very soul.

THE ART OF THE ESSENTIAL

“I like to design in a pure, contemporary style, with few decorative elements – to draw lines that speak the language of eternity. Octo Finissimo is a perfect expression of this quest for the absolute through form, which now transforms Serpenti. Only a few strokes were needed to sketch Aeterna. The serpent is distilled to its essence, its own dynamic, refined to its most powerful form… with visionary modernity.” – Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director, Bvlgari.

In a single gesture, Aeterna embraces the wrist, highlighting it. A fluid movement. The sensuality of gold against skin. A geometric ring of light. Tapered, intense. Serpenti Aeterna doesn’t just define itself – it asserts its distinctive character in an elegantly refined bangle. Versatile by design, it effortlessly adapts to personal style and pairs seamlessly with other Bvlgari creations. This unprecedented design daringly wraps itself around the wrist thanks to an ingenious clasp mechanism. A truly exceptional piece, it demanded two years of development to achieve perfect aesthetic integration and comfort. The iconic hexagonal scales, a hallmark of past Serpenti designs, are subtly etched into the inner contour. Invisible from the outside, this sublimely crafted detail reinforces Aeterna’s intimate connection to Serpenti’s extraordinary heritage.

AN ETERNAL ELEGANCE

Bvlgari unveils Serpenti Aeterna in rose gold, adorned with diamonds, as well as a high-jewellery interpretation in fully pavé-set white gold. Precious gemstones illuminate the snow-set dial, extending along the spine to the very tip of the tail. On the white gold version, oversized gems create a striking three-dimensional effect, enhancing the object’s mesmerizing volumes.
Serpenti Aeterna is born of a single, visionary gesture. The quintessence of Serpenti, this avant- garde icon is meant to be experienced today, tomorrow, and for eternity. Time itself lingers, seemingly suspended.

SERPENTI AETERNA PINK GOLD 104205 (S) / 104280 (L)

Movement
Quartz movement. Functions: Hours, Minutes.

Case, Dial and Bracelet
A rose gold curve case and head set with round brilliant- cut diamonds. Rose gold crown set with diamonds and a diamond brilliant cut.
A rose gold bracelet with diamonds.
2 Sizes 104205 (S): 145mm // 104280 (L): 155mm. Brilliant-cut diamonds pavé dial. Rose gold plated hands.

SERPENTI AETERNA WHITE GOLD 104041

Movement
Quartz movement. Functions: Hours, Minutes.

Case, Dial and Bracelet
A white gold curve case, head and bezel set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. White gold crown set with diamonds and an emerald brilliant cut.
A white gold bracelet with diamonds – size (S): 155mm. Brilliant-cut diamonds pavé dial. Green hands.