By Daisy Tinker
Bulgari has launched its latest collection of high jewellery at a star-studded event during Paris Haute Couture week. The event, held at Hotel Potocki in Paris, saw one-of-a-kind creations from the new Diva collection unveiled to special guests, including Bulgari's newest muse and guest of honour, Carla Bruni Sarkozy.
The Diva collection was inspired by movie stars who wore Bulgari jewels during the glamorous 50s and 60s, including Ava Gardener, Elizabeth Taylor and, of course, Italy's most honoured actress, Sophia Loren. The jewels, including decadent necklaces and bracelets, feature a combination of the rarest coloured gems - a trademark of the renowned Italian jeweller.
The Hotel Potocki saw celebrities including actors Bradley Cooper, Milla Jovovich, Virginie Ledoyen and Liu Wen turn out to celebrate the launch, with an accompanying DJ set by television presenter and fashionista, Alexa Chung.
The Diva collection was first revealed on 21 June during Bulgari's fine jewellery event in Portofino. Held at the Palace Abbazia La Cervara in Portofino, over 200 items, including handbags and sunglasses, as well as the new Diva high jewels, were on display. Numerous celebrities were in attendance, including photographer Terry Richardson and actor Adrien Brody, and the musical accompaniment was provided by the original diva herself, Diana Ross.
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A matching pink gold bracelet from Bulgari's Diva collection, with amethysts, rubellites, peridots and pave diamonds.
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A white gold pavé diamond bracelet from Bulgari's new Diva collection.
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A stunning white gold pavé diamond necklace from Bulgari's new Diva collection.
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Another majestic yellow gold piece from the new Diva collection, as modelled on the launch night in Paris, made with drop shaped emeralds, one round brilliant cut diamond, 10 round shaped cabochon cut rubellites, eight round shaped cabochon cut amethysts, 46 round brilliant cut diamonds and pave diamonds. Yellow gold earrings with two round shape cabochon cut amethysts, 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and pave diamonds.
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High jewellery Bulgari necklace in platinum with one cabochon cut sapphire, 384 cabochon sapphires, 16 round brilliant cut diamonds and pave diamonds. High jewellery earrings in platinum with two drop shaped cabochon cut sapphire, two round shaped sapphire beads, 20 tapered cut diamonds and pave diamonds.
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The Paris Haute Couture week launch of Bulgari's Diva collection was held at the prestigious Hotel Potocki.
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Actress Milla Jovovich also attended the star-studded Bulgari event.
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The event featured a parade of models wearing Bulgari's new Diva high jewels.
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French actress Virginie Ledoyen wore Bulgari earrings and a necklace with her black dress.
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Actor Bradley Cooper attended the event, seen here with French actress Virginie Ledoyen.
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Bulgari's girls looked fabulous modelling the Diva collection at the event during Paris Haute Couture week.
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Actor Bradley Cooper and Carla Bruni Sarkozy photographed together at the event.
