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Bulgari Opens Its First Jewellery School, Now Open to Everyone

Joe Jerimi

In a world where luxury often feels like a closed door, Bulgari is swinging it wide open.

The maison has officially launched its first-ever Bulgari jewellery school, Scuola Bulgari, and in a bold move for a heritage house, it’s accessible to all. It’s a revolution in how the next generation will learn, create, and carry forward the Bulgari legacy.

A New Age of Craftsmanship

Set within the architectural marvel that is the Manifattura Bulgari in Valenza, Scuola Bulgari promises more than a course syllabus—it offers entry into an exclusive world of craftsmanship, history, and innovation. This isn’t a crash course in beading; we’re talking 1,680 hours of immersive goldsmithing training and 600 hours dedicated to the fine art of gemstone setting.

The curriculum is rigorous but rooted in purpose: to transform untapped passion into skill, and skill into artistry. Managed in collaboration with TADS – Tarì Design School, Scuola Bulgari marries academic instruction with the pulse of a working atelier. No ivory tower here—students train alongside artisans who craft the very pieces sold in Bulgari’s boutiques around the world.

Accessible Luxury Meets Italian Precision

Perhaps the most thrilling part? You don’t need a design degree or a family legacy in jewellery to apply. All that’s required is a high school diploma, steady hands, and an unshakeable love for fine jewellery.

Whether you’re drawn to the Goldsmithing Course or where you’ll learn everything from soldering and fretwork to lost-wax casting—or even the Stone Setting Course—focused on the elegant precision of pavé, claw, and channel settings—you’ll be mentored by top-tier professionals: master goldsmiths, gemologists, and 3D designers whose collective expertise defines Italian luxury.

A Unique Ecosystem of Training Excellence

The Manifattura Bulgari itself isn’t just a facility—it’s a 33,000-square-metre tribute to Made in Italy excellence. It’s where over 32 nationalities gather under one roof, united by the brand’s singular commitment to precision, beauty, and sustainability. And now, it’s also home to a school that will shape the artisans of tomorrow.

This ecosystem doesn’t end at skill building. It thrives on inclusivity. Bulgari’s Refugee Program, for instance, trains and mentors asylum seekers through cultural mediation and hands-on learning—earning the maison a prestigious “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration” label by UNHCR. It’s not a marketing strategy—it’s a vision of luxury that uplifts.

Why This School Matters Now

As fashion moves faster, so must craftsmanship—but not at the cost of tradition. That’s what makes Scuola Bulgari so essential. It acknowledges that the future of jewellery lies not just in design, but in hands trained to honour heritage while embracing innovation.

Think about it: in an era where AI can generate mood boards and 3D printers can mimic handmade settings, Bulgari doubles down on the human hand—on tactility, on touch, on technique. There’s something quietly radical about that.

Enrollment Opens for September 2025

If you’ve ever imagined yourself at the heart of luxury—not as a consumer but a creator—this is your sign. Scuola Bulgari is officially accepting applications for its inaugural September 2025 intake. Classes run weekday mornings, making space for young artisans-in-the-making to learn in the very cradle of craftsmanship.

Whether your dream is to start a new chapter, launch your own atelier, or simply learn from the best, this school doesn’t just give you tools—it gives you belonging.

For more information or to apply, visit www.scuolabulgari.com