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NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Inside Priyanka Chopra's Journey Through Jaipur, One Of World's Most Renowned Gem Capitals, With Bulgari
Priyanka Chopra is creating quite a buzz amidst the internet goers yet again. This time around, the Heads of State actress who is also the Bulgari Global Brand Ambassador explores the ins and outs of Jaipur, Rajasthan with Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari Jewellery Creative and Gems buying Director. Together they explore how Silvestri hand selects the colourful gems that will make their way into Bulgari's next collection. But that wasn't all they promenaded through the lanes of the iconic Johari Bazaar (which literally translates to jeweller's market) full of lanes of Bandhani dupattas, mojaris, gemstones, spices, the freshness of mogra flowers, gemstones adorned traditional kundan necklaces, orange skies full of birds in flight which are the ultimate vision of hope. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BVLGARI Official (@bvlgari) Priyanka makes her way through the diwan-e-khas at the City Palace in Jaipur which is home to the current maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Padmanabh Singh. The iconic venue was constructed for private audiences with the maharaja at the time which was a sight to behold with its terracotta painted walls (which are a tint of pink) and laden with hand painted floral décor across its walls and jharokhas alike. It is said that the city of Jaipur was painted pink in the year 1876 when India was still colonised by the British and even now the new houses have to painted pink so that the city stays cohesive and proves to be the architectural gem that it is. Jaipur, the pink city is one of the gemstone capitals of the world, and colour is spread everywhere across the bustling markets to the local neighbourhoods, the gorgeous traditional Rajasthani clothes and mojaris worn by the locals, to the tie and dye dupattas and sarees laden with gilded zari details available across the city's bazaars. But nothing could be more grand than the royal heritage of the city and the gemstones that bring out the myriad hues of the land of the sand dunes, camels and beyond. It is safe to say that Priyanka Chopra opens doors into rediscovering the sheer gem that Jaipur is in all its grandiosity. Priyanka Chopra's Jaipur escapade is a celebration of royalty, gemstone and a kaleidoscope of colours.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyanka Chopra Embarks On A Vibrant Journey Through The Heart Of India's Gem Culture
Last Updated: Priyanka Chopra joins Bvlgari's Jewelry Creative Director and Head of Gem Buying Lucia Silvestri as they travel across Jaipur to pick gemstones for the brand's new collection. In Bvlgari's world, the creation of a High Jewelry piece begins not in a sketchbook, but with the electric allure of a gem: vibrant, powerful, and full of possibility. This season, that story unfolds in Jaipur, India, where Bvlgari's Jewelry Creative Director and Head of Gem Buying, Lucia Silvestri, embarked on her annual pilgrimage to hand-select the stones that would form the soul of Polychroma, the Maison's newest High Jewelry collection. Joining her on this deeply personal and artistic journey was Bvlgari Global Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Known for its centuries-old gemstone trade and striking architecture, Jaipur – the Pink City- is the beating heart of the colored gem world. With its rubellites, emeralds, tourmalines, and sapphires, the city offers more than material; it offers tradition, emotion, and energy. For Lucia, who has visited the city over 40 times, Jaipur is not just a destination; it's a place of inspiration, where colour becomes culture and creativity begins. For Priyanka, the journey was a homecoming of sorts: a return to her roots, layered with cultural memory and discovery. Immersed in the city's hues, history, and heritage, she joined Lucia in exploring the ancient art of gemstone cutting, witnessing firsthand the intuition and passion that guide each stone's selection. It was a meeting point of legacy and innovation, as Indian craftsmanship met Bvlgari's Roman artistry. In Bvlgari's creative process, colour isn't just a design choice, it's the brand's lifeblood. Each gem is selected not just for its hue, but for its spirit. 'The moment I see the right stone, I already begin to dream," Lucia shares. That dream continues in Rome, where the handpicked gems arrive at her desk and the process of transformation begins – from colour to concept, sketch to sculpture. As Lucia and Priyanka walked Jaipur's vibrant lanes and connected with its master artisans, they illuminated a rare part of the jewellery-making journey; one where memory, emotion, and craft converge in every shimmering facet. This collaboration marks not only the birth of new designs but also a celebration of global artistry rooted in tradition and carried forward in brilliance. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Inside Priyanka Chopra's Journey Through Jaipur, One Of World Most Renowned Gem Capitals, With Bulgari
Priyanka Chopra is creating quite a buzz amidst the internet goers yet again. This time around, the Heads of State actress who is also the Bulgari Global Brand Ambassador explores the ins and outs of Jaipur, Rajasthan with Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari Jewellery Creative and Gems buying Director. Together they explore how Silvestri hand selects the colourful gems that will make their way into Bulgari's next collection. But that wasn't all they promenaded through the lanes of the iconic Johari Bazaar (which literally translates to jeweller's market) full of lanes of Bandhani dupattas, mojaris, gemstones, spices, the freshness of mogra flowers, gemstones adorned traditional kundan necklaces, orange skies full of birds in flight which are the ultimate vision of hope. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BVLGARI Official (@bvlgari) Priyanka makes her way through the diwan-e-khas at the City Palace in Jaipur which is home to the current maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Padmanabh Singh. The iconic venue was constructed for private audiences with the maharaja at the time which was a sight to behold with its terracotta painted walls (which are a tint of pink) and laden with hand painted floral décor across its walls and jharokhas alike. It is said that the city of Jaipur was painted pink in the year 1876 when India was still colonised by the British and even now the new houses have to painted pink so that the city stays cohesive and proves to be the architectural gem that it is. Jaipur, the pink city is one of the gemstone capitals of the world, and colour is spread everywhere across the bustling markets to the local neighbourhoods, the gorgeous traditional Rajasthani clothes and mojaris worn by the locals, to the tie and dye dupattas and sarees laden with gilded zari details available across the city's bazaars. But nothing could be more grand than the royal heritage of the city and the gemstones that bring out the myriad hues of the land of the sand dunes, camels and beyond. It is safe to say that Priyanka Chopra opens doors into rediscovering the sheer gem that Jaipur is in all its grandiosity. Priyanka Chopra's Jaipur escapade is a celebration of royalty, gemstone and a kaleidoscope of colours.
AU Financial Review
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
Bulgari's new high jewellery collection is more than just big rocks
This month, in the Sicilian resort town of Taormina, otherwise known as the setting of season two of The White Lotus, Bulgari revealed its latest, kaleidoscopic high jewellery collection, Polychroma. 'The idea was to include as many colours as possible,' says Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari's creative director of jewellery. She counts 56 tones expressed in precious gems – matching tanzanites with lapis lazuli or artfully clashing morganites with onyx. 'There are so many new combinations of colours, stones and cuts all together.'
Vogue
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
It Sicily, Bulgari Shows off Its High Jewelry 'Millionaire Pieces' and More
The 241.06 carat emerald Priyanka Chopra wore to the 2025 Met Gala was included in the vast Polychroma collection unveiled by Bulgari in Sicily last night. The 250 piece collection boasts 60 of what the brand calls 'millionaire pieces'—high jewelry and watches that retail for over a million euros—as well as high jewelry bags designed by Mary Katranzou (a white clutch with a Roman Coin Monete set in gold and diamonds had sold by cocktail hour). Three one-of-a-kind fragrances in Murano glass, diamond, and fine gemstone bottles were also in the mix. The new offering leans into Bulgari's heritage as the authority on colorful jewelry, utilizing 56 different gemstones in both new designs and riffs on the house codes. Within the collection are five standout pieces of exceptional size, expanding on the success of last year's 40 million euro seven-diamond necklace. As with all the high jewelry unveilings, the biggest clients get the first spin around the year's new pieces. Sales were well underway a few hours into the opening and one of the five extra large necklaces (known internally as 'the splash necklace' due to the diamond design surrounding the center stone looking exactly as descrbied) had found a home. Regardless of high prices, Bulgari's Creative Director Lucia Silvestri has devoted herself to making the pieces more wearable, articulated, and comfortable on the body. She is also focused on transformable pieces—items that can be worn in varying ways to get more use from the owner. A necklace with two pear-shaped morganite pendants, for example, can morph into two statement earrings and a more simple necklace. The opening day of the brand's 10-day celebration in Taormina came in two parts: First came the showroom presentation of jewelry, bags, watches, and fragrance at the San Domenico Palace—the White Lotus, Sicily for us lay people (the piano player was indeed at the cocktail bar the night before, alive and well). It was followed by a dinner further up into town at the Grand Timeo hotel and a performance at the Greco Roman amphitheater next door—a cultural feat for the brand, which worked with local Sicilian authorities and the Italian government to secure the location and also pitched in on the restoration of two other Sicilian culture points.
