The Bulgari: From Creation to Preservation

Any college-level art library strong in jewelry history needs BULGARI: a lavish, oversized and powerful collection of color photos and archival pictures that trace the unique Bulgari style which was born in Rome in 1884. The book first appeared in 1996: its updated edition represents an extensive revision and reflects newly-discovered historical material and historical facts on the Bulgari firm, making it a top pick. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

This is probably the best book of jewelry I own. I can't recommend it enough.

I have been interested in the science of jewelry for 40 years, and am a metalsmith as well. I have been collecting books for many years, and this is one of the best. In addition to having wonderful color photographs, space has been given to showing the back of major pieces, to show construction and craftsmanship. The book is well organized to show the progression of design by the house of Bvlgari, from beginning to current day. If you are serious about jewelry, this book will provide many hours of enjoyment, and will be an excellent reference book for style research.

If you collect jewelry or jewelry books, this is a must for your library. Out of the forty or so books I have on jewelry, this is my favorite. As one might expect, there is page after page of breathtaking pictures of exquisite jewelry. However, this book offers so much more. Many of the jewelry pieces are shown next to the sketches that inspired them. A section of the book entitled `From the Idea to the Finished Product', proceeds to discuss and show some of the labor-intensive steps involved in making these works of art. The text equally is well written. It provides a history of the company and its designers as well as a look at the evolution of the company's style.

By far the best book on the art and science of jewelry design and marketing I have ever read. The photographs are beautifully presented, and the text is excellent. Produced with cooperation of the Bulgari family, it tells the tale how two Greek brothers founded one of the great jewelry houses of the world, and how their children and grandchildren continue the development of the creative and financial side of the business. A fascinating inside look at the the Bulgari family and their achievements in the world of jewelry design.