{"id":73430,"date":"2026-09-03T06:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T06:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/73430\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T06:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T06:24:42","slug":"style-edit-bulgaris-b-zero1-range-was-inspired-by-romes-colosseum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/73430\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Edit: Bulgari\u2019s B.Zero1 range was inspired by Rome\u2019s Colosseum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Launched in 1999, Bulgari\u2019s B.zero1 marked a shift in modern jewellery design. Drawing inspiration from the Colosseum, Rome\u2019s most enduring architectural symbol, the maison distilled the landmark\u2019s circular geometry into a spiral that prioritised form, proportion and construction over decoration. From the outset, B.zero1 was less about embellishment and more about a sculptural feel that was distinctly Roman.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/93dc9efd-3ac5-4e5b-a751-daf336655ddc_135e09e2.jpg\" title=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout\"\/>Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">At its core is Bulgari\u2019s mastery of Tubogas, a technique that coils ribbons of gold into a hollow, flexible form without soldering. This approach allows the spiral to remain fluid while maintaining its strength, capped at either end with flat rings engraved with the \u201cBulgari Bulgari\u201d signature. The result is a design that feels modern yet grounded in craftsmanship, and capable of evolving without losing its identity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet and pendant. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/b65f9f70-e51c-43c9-b378-a344d81410f3_5aeaaecc.jpg\" title=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet and pendant. Photo: Handout\"\/>Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet and pendant. Photo: Handout<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">That adaptability has seen the spiral reinterpreted over the years through varying widths of band and unexpected materials, including black and white ceramic, and coloured marble, expanding the collection\u2019s visual language while staying true to its architectural roots.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17f26ef5-fba5-4a8f-978c-fc29e3c682e8_5c2553c6.jpg\" title=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout\"\/>Bulgari B.zero1 bracelets. Photo: Handout<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Creative collaborations have further sharpened its design credentials. Editions created with sculptor Anish Kapoor explored volume and negative space, while 2017\u2019s B.zero1 Design Legend by Zaha Hadid introduced dynamic, intersecting lines that echoed her fluid approach to architecture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/99a49090-b152-43a2-812f-9739a76bce66_11dda456.jpg\" title=\"Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet. Photo: Handout\"\/>Bulgari B.zero1 bracelet. Photo: Handout<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">In 2019, to mark its 20th anniversary, Bulgari revisited the original five-band ring \u2013 the boldest expression of the B.zero1 silhouette \u2013 reaffirming the power of the design in its purest form.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulgari\u2019s famous five-band rings. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e54feb2e-0144-4186-a73a-e25512ce4e52_8aeee74f.jpg\" title=\"Bulgari\u2019s famous five-band rings. Photo: Handout\"\/>Bulgari\u2019s famous five-band rings. Photo: Handout<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Launched in 1999, Bulgari\u2019s B.zero1 marked a shift in modern jewellery design. 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