Bvlgari’s Cosmic Vault Necklace Captures the Night Sky in Sapphire and Diamond

If there was ever a piece of jewellery that could convey to someone that your love for them is bigger than the Universe itself, the Cosmic Vault Necklace would be it. Featuring a breathtaking, colossal 123.35-carat Sri Lankan sugar-loaf sapphire as the centrepiece, this necklace marries cosmic wonder with architectural grandeur.

Bvlgari’s creative director, Lucia Silvestri, drew from the sight of celestial constellations against the Roman skyline, envisioning a piece that would capture both the beauty of the cosmos and the architectural elegance of the Eternal City.

The unique, dome-shaped sapphire symbolises the iconic Roman domes, while its deep, velvety blue hue seems to distil the entire night sky into a single, magnificent entity. Beyond the central gem, the Cosmic Vault Necklace is a truly showcase of Bvlgari’s masterful craftsmanship. Forged over 1,500 hours, the necklace is a symphony of balance and brilliance, composed of over 200 meticulously arranged modular elements. These elements are designed to ripple and move with the wearer. The necklace also features 331 custom-cut sapphires and numerous buff-top sapphires and pear-shaped diamonds, all working in harmony to complete this extraordinary vision of a star-filled night sky framed by Roman grandeur.

In the Cosmic Vault Necklace, every curve and contour is striking; they are designed to bring out the movement of stars in orbit, and it is a delicate geometric design with light interplay. The modular construction of the piece allows it to be worn comfortably against the body, thus creating the illusion of a moving galaxy. The interplay of colours between the dark blue sapphires and the sparkling white diamonds simulates the universal dance of lapse and light, a reminder of how vastness and intimacy can be found wrapped up in one creation.

The other aspect that highlights the artwork is the passion it conveys— a mixture of fable, skill, and invention. It is like a Bvlgari hallmark, bridging ages: the grandeur of the Roman Empire and the delicacy of the present day. The Cosmic Vault Necklace is a celestial narrative of stones and gold, putting the infinite and humanity's perennial desire to possess a fragment of the cosmos close to the heart, in a way, a tribute.