Italian jewelry house Bulgari looked to its Greek roots as the inspiration behind the new MVSA high jewelry collection comprised of 26 one-of-a-kind pieces. Rich hues evoke the world of ancient Greek mythology with gems that serve to tell the stories of the nine muses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory) and goddesses of inspiration. The collection is bound to beguile visitors to the 27th Biennale des Antiquaires when it is presented at the Grand Palais, Paris, from September 11-21, 2014.

Nine of the pieces, each representing one of the nine muses – Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Euterpe (song), Thalia (comedy), Melpomene (tragedy), Terpsichore (dance), Erato (lyric poetry), Polyhymnia (hymns) and Urania (astronomy) – bring together gems with eye-catching designs. Showcasing the jewels is modern muse Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the former French first lady, that has been dubbed by Bulgari as “a feminine ideal”.

The famous Italian brand was founded in Rome by Greek immigrant, Sotirios Voulgaris, 130 years ago.

Photos of the collection –

Model wearing Armonia Necklace in platinum with columbian emerald:

Model wearing Viola Necklace in yellow gold and 16 amethyst beads:

Model wearing high jewelry necklace in pink and yellow gold and precious gemstones:

Model wearing High Jewellery earrings and necklace in platinum with 1 oval cabochon Burma Sapphire:

Model wearing Cascade necklace in white gold with rose pear shaped diamonds:

Models wearing rings from the high jewelry collection:

Models wearing the collection during the Bulgari event in Paris:

Bulgari’s modern-day muse – Carla Bruni-Sarkozy: