Bvlgari Eternal reveals the hidden treasures of its heritage with a collection that breathes new life into iconic archival designs
When a maison has existed since 1884, its heritage naturally becomes a fertile playground for designers. For Bvlgari, that exploration looks back to 1942, when the world was deep into the Second World War and precious materials were scarce. Out of this constraint emerged the original Vimini bracelet, defined by undulating modules of rose and yellow gold arranged in a sensual, rhythmic pattern.
Vimini, the Italian word for “wicker”, lends its name to this 2026 reinterpretation. The design remains faithful to the original bracelet’s woven structure, a nod to the ancient craft of Greek and Roman basket-making, where straw and branches were shaped into everyday objects through repetition, tension, and touch. Here, designers and artisans translate the idea of woven strands into articulated gold modules that move with the body.
Introduced as part of the Bvlgari Eternal collection, Vimini now appears as a complete set comprising a bracelet, necklace, ring, and two styles of earrings, all made in pure yellow gold. The bracelet remains the heart of the collection, with rhomboid links interlocking in a golden wave that embraces the wrist. Invisible flexible connections create a supple, almost fabric-like drape. The necklace extends this movement upward, wrapping the neck in a continuous band that catches and scatters light with every turn of the head.
The ring takes the form of a collapsible five-band construction—part signet, part stack, and entirely contemporary. Verticality is explored through dangling earrings, where modular grids amplify the warmth of Bvlgari’s yellow gold, alongside a single ear cuff elevated to high jewellery status.
If the core Vimini pieces focus on making heritage wearable every day, the high jewellery extensions push the concept into more experimental territory. Here, Bvlgari introduces Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)—a high-tech coating valued in engineering for its hardness and low friction—as a counterpoint to gold.
In these one-of-a-kind creations, deep, velvety black DLC provides a striking backdrop for radiant yellow gold and carré-set diamond pavé. The contrast is bold: planes of black and gold intersect, edged with diamonds that sharpen the geometry while adding luminosity to what might otherwise feel industrial. Crafted in both horizontal and vertical compositions, the pieces range from chokers and classic necklaces to avant-garde, poncho-like constructions that drape over the shoulders like an armour.
