B.Zero1 Bulgari

B.zero1, birth of a cult ring

If there's one ring that's popular in the vintage jewelry market, it's Bulgari's B.zero1, and especially in its very first version. In 1999 indeed, the Italian House launched the five-row ring inspired by the architecture of the Colosseum in Rome and reproducing its geometry. This model is an all-gold jewel with the Bulgari logo engraved on the side and featuring the spiral lines of the flexible Tubogas so dear to the jeweler. Another special feature is that the B.zero1 is a mixed ring, something still rare at the dawn of the 21st century. Quickly, in fact as early as the following year, Bulgari evolved the ring by starting to introduce new materials, in this case white or black ceramic that comes to marry the pink gold in an original and seductive creation. The ring, which immediately became a Bulgari bestseller, would go on to have multiple variations, constantly renewed, including the launch of a three gold jewel in 2016. The Roman House has just, then, a "little alchemist's précis", in fact a color chart of the different golds of the House.

Designers reinvent the B.zero1 ring

Among the various versions of B.zero1, some were not imagined by Roman designers, Bulgari having called on creative minds outside the House. Thus in 2010, on the occasion of the line's tenth anniversary, Indian artist Anish Kapoor was invited to reinterpret this iconic ring. Fifteen additional models are imagined, Anish Kapoor applies his signature mirrored curves to the jewel: B.zero1 is hollowed out, adorned with gems or diamonds. A handful of years later, Bulgari undertakes a second collaboration, this time with Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, who imagines an openworked version of B.zero1. But with the 20th anniversary of the cult ring comes the time to return to the roots and design of the spring-mounted Tubogas rings with an all-18-karat rose gold model. The XXth anniversary - for lovers of collector's editions - is engraved inside the last ring. More recently, Bulgari launched B.zero1 Rock, which is notable for its studded pieces, including a four-row ring in 18-karat rose gold and black ceramic inserts.

An avant-garde design, a comprehensive collection

"B.zero1 Rock embodies the innovative symbol of Bvlgari's creative vision tinged with a touch of cheekiness." A unisex ring, B.zero1 Rock also comes in necklaces, earrings and bracelets, in yellow gold, studded spiral and diamond pavé on the edges for example. Previous editions are just as much offered in complete jewelry collections. There are thus multiple variations of the B.zero1 bracelet, with the common point being this spiral, which for Bulgari embodies the fusion of the past, present and future. Among the many models of necklaces, the white gold pendant as well as those in pink gold and black ceramic are among the "Favorites for men" of Bulgari jewelry.