Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer Bulgari (usually written "BVLGARI") is named for its founder, Italian Greek emigrant Sotirios Bulgari. The company was founded in 1884 in Rome, Italy. The current flagship store was opened in 1905 by Sotirio's sons Costantino and Giorgio and the store quickly became a place where the world's rich and famous came for the unique, high quality jewelry designs. Although the company made a name for itself with jewelry.
The Bulgaris descend from an ancient family of Greek silversmiths, whose trade began in a small village of Epirus, where Sotirio, the family founder, manufactured precious silver objects.
In the late 19th century, Sotirio moved to Italy, and in 1884 he opened his first shop in via Sistina, Rome.
In 1905, with the help of his sons, he inaugurated the shop in via Condotti, which is currently still the Bulgari flagship store. After the Second World War marks an important change in the history of Bulgari. Company moved away from the dominant strict rules of the French goldsmith school, and created its own unique style.
The inspiration comes from Greek and Roman classicism, with a special take on Italian Renaissance, and the 19th century Roman school of goldsmiths.
PHILOSOPHY
Quality and excellence are the basis of Bulgari’s culture. The corporate philosophy reflects the same commitment within the working environment with the aim of achieving an organization aimed at the full satisfaction of the customer.
Excellence for Bulgari means the perfect balance between top quality products and impeccable services worldwide.
The concept of Excellence is based on four main points:
- Outstanding Quality;
- Distinctive Style;
- Outstanding Products;
- Customer Delight.
ETHICAL COMITTMENT
The Bulgari Group is aware of the issue of Conflict Diamonds, and takes it very seriously, actively cooperating with its suppliers to prevent conflict diamonds from becoming part of the inventory.
Conflict Diamonds