High jewelry often relies on spectacle, but Bvlgari’s Polychroma goes further, towards structure, depth, and thoughtful use of contrast. Polychroma, the new high-jewelry collection by Bvlgari, steps into this space, one where contrast defines character. The name is derived from the Greek words poly (many) and chroma (colours), suggesting the collection’s central idea of layered perspectives rather than simply decorative colour play.
Through five thematic directions, the house brings together 600 one-of-a-kind jewels, including 250 new pieces and 60 of millionaire value, making this a landmark collection in both scale and ambition.
Alongside Polychroma jewelry (which was launched during MET Gala 2025), the collection includes a small set of high-jewelry watches as well as limited-edition accessories across categories like eyewear, handbags, and fragrances. Each segment has been developed to reflect the same multidimensional philosophy. While the pieces vary widely in palette and silhouette, they are shaped by Bvlgari’s continuing relationship with Rome’s architecture, natural light, and historical geometry.
The five watches in the collection extend the same themes into mechanical form, combining engineering with visual structure. These pieces are designed around rare stones and feature Bvlgari’s ultra-miniature Piccolissimo movement, with the exception of one quartz-based model. The watches are positioned as both functional objects and high-jewelry statements, each with a distinct conceptual focus.
Jean Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari and LVMH Watches. said, “Polychroma represents an extraordinary source of pride for all of us at Bvlgari. A unique collection that embodies the very essence of our Maison. Each creation is an extraordinary testament to our colorful and vibrant DNA, a celebration of the boldness that has always set Bvlgari apart, making it the world’s greatest Italian Jeweler with a timeless and unmistakable style. This collection not only honors Bvlgari’s heritage but also reaffirms our commitment to excellence, constantly pushing the limits of what luxury can represent.”
The Nuvole Preziose pendant watch draws from the ceiling design of the Basilica Maxentius in Rome. It is built around an octagonal structure, which holds a 6.88-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire. This central piece is surrounded by detachable cloud-like forms that can also be worn separately as earrings. A small butterfly on the dial has been placed on a trembler setting to add motion, while gold sunray motifs bring in the contrast of natural light, referencing Baroque sculptor Bernini’s treatment of illumination.
Inspired by the night sky above Rome, the Notte Stellata watch draws its visual language from light in motion. Its domed dial echoes Bvlgari’s signature cabochon silhouette and features a small diamond moon, while yellow diamonds and blue sapphires create firefly-like forms that appear to move across the surface. A gradient of blue sapphires flows along the bracelet, creating a subtle transition from case to wrist. The overall structure departs from symmetry, with a silhouette that shifts gently from one end to the other, adding a sense of quiet irregularity to the composition.
A more reduced approach is seen in the Serpenti Aeterna watch, which is focused on abstract symbolism rather than visual representation. While the Serpenti motif has appeared across many previous Bvlgari collections, this piece avoids a literal snake shape. Instead, it uses a single bangle-style bracelet to convey continuous movement and renewal. The dial features brilliant-cut diamonds with vivid hands in either blue or green, depending on the model, and the piece is offered in two variations, one with sapphires and one with emeralds. It is also the only quartz-powered watch in the collection.
The Gioco di Forme e Colori watch introduces a more layered composition. Its centre holds a 12.34-carat tanzanite stone, surrounded by golden rays and a mix of emeralds, rubies, garnets, and sapphires in a range of cuts. The dial remains hidden under a detachable brooch. While the surface appears dense, the layout remains flexible, the bracelet links are designed to move from side to side, creating a shifting rhythm across the wrist.
The fifth piece, a Tubogas e Colori cuff watch, expands on the signature Tubogas technique but incorporates a larger colour palette. Built from rose gold, the cuff integrates hardstones such as tourmaline, citrine, sodalite, turquoise, rubellite, coral, and malachite. A 6.65-carat amethyst sits on the dial, held in place by rounded gold claws that contrast with the sharper edges of the stones around it. The piece functions more as a composition of texture and form than a conventional timepiece.
Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director, said, “Fine jewelry continues to redefine the boundaries of watchmaking, offering creations of continually renewed complexity and beauty. Each new development builds on its preceding one, continually pushing back the boundaries of what is possible. The Piccolissimo movement gives us the opportunity to explore new color palettes and revisit the composition of iconic watches. This miniature movement enables us to create jewelry watches of exceptional quality. These creations are frequently inspired by our archives, thereby preserving a strong link with our heritage.”
Polychroma reflects Bvlgari’s ongoing interest in tension, between light and shadow, past and present, simplicity and saturation. While the pieces are driven by precision, they carry a clear visual language, one that balances movement with memory. The collection does not just build on heritage but uses it as a point of departure, looking back, but not staying still.
