Celestial Mosaic Necklace | Bvlgari
The Celestial Mosaic necklace is a high jewelry creation from Bulgari that centers on a 131.21-carat spinel sourced from Tajikistan. Around this focal gem sit rubellites, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, forming a design that references mosaics while retaining a luminous, fluid structure.
The Centerpiece: 131.21-Carat Spinel
That spinel is not just large—it is one of the more significant gemstones ever set in contemporary high jewelry. Its weight and presence define the piece, anchoring the surrounding gems and anchoring the visual narrative.
Design and Gem Harmony
Bulgari arranges the colored gems in a mosaic-influenced pattern, but with movement rather than rigid tessellation. Each color—ruby tones from rubellites, deep greens of emeralds, and blues from sapphires—is chosen to harmonize with the central spinel, enhancing its brilliance without overshadowing it.
The diamonds are integrated as points of light, giving contrast and accent, rather than dominating the color scheme. The gemstones are all hand-selected for uniformity of hue, saturation, and optical quality.
Close-up of the 131.21-carat spinel centerpiece.
Craftsmanship and Execution
From sketch to finished mounting, the necklace demanded extensive artisan effort. The stones are individually cut, shaped, and set so that the entire piece flows seamlessly. The metal framework is engineered to provide stability without rigidity, allowing the necklace to lie naturally while securing the gems precisely.
Hundreds of hours of skilled labor went into producing this piece—balancing proportions, ensuring alignment, minimizing visual interruptions, and executing the final polish.
Artisan assembling the necklace at Bvlgari’s atelier.
Positioning and Significance
Celestial Mosaic underscores Bulgari’s ambition in high jewelry: to integrate bold gemstone color with technical refinement. It stands as an example of how colored-gem artistry can be pushed further—showing that a dramatic central stone does not preclude balance and sophistication in design.
Radiating with rubellites, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, the Celestial Mosaic Necklace is a vibrant celebration of high jewelry artistry. Each stone is hand-selected for its brilliance and hue, woven into a flowing pattern that evokes the shimmering constellations of a night sky. A singular creation where meticulous design meets the poetry of precious gems.
The necklace draws on Bvlgari’s long tradition of bold color pairings and geometric patterns, evoking the brilliance of Roman mosaics reimagined as a jewel. The central spinel, weighing 131.21 carats, is among the largest ever set in high jewelry. Surrounding it are carefully matched rubellites, emeralds, and sapphires, each chosen for brilliance and hue. Every stone is meticulously hand-set to achieve both precision and harmony.
From initial sketches to final mounting, the Celestial Mosaic required hundreds of hours of artisanal expertise. Each stone was cut and placed to ensure both fluidity and balance.
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