Back in June, I attended a screening in Los Angeles of the Amazon Prime Video film An Emperor’s Jewel — The Making of the Bvlgari Hotel Roma, held at NeueHouse Hollywood. The documentary, starring the brand’s global ambassador, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, took audiences behind the scenes of the craftsmanship that went into building this architectural and design stunner as a clock counting down to the opening on June 9, 2023 — a glitzy rooftop affair for 600 VIPs, including Jonas, who wore a mesmerizing star jewelry piece from Bvlgari’s Monete collection comprised of over 600 carats of emeralds. I knew if I ever had the chance, I wanted to see the splendor and artistry of this new landmark in person.
Fast forward a month, and I…


























