The bridal look Bianca Perez-Mora Macias wore to marry Mick Jagger at a courthouse in Saint-Tropez in 1971—a white skirt suit, a huge hat, and a bold hint of cleavage—was clearly a major inspiration for Dua Lipa’s wedding style.
But when Lipa and her new husband Callum Turner walked out of Old Marylebone Town Hall on Sunday, May 31, after a small ceremony with just a few family and friends, it wasn’t only her Schiaparelli Haute Couture outfit that paid tribute to iconic styles of the past. Lipa also said “I do” to one of the most famous jewelry designs ever. She matched the gold details of her fitted jacket with a high-end Bulgari necklace that wrapped around her neck, ending in a snake head covered in pink gold and diamonds.
The jewelry brand’s Serpenti design first became popular thanks to another dark-haired star in the 1960s: Elizabeth Taylor. She wore a fancy watch version of the piece while filming Cleopatra in Rome. (The Italian brand was so caught up in Taylor’s romance with her co-star Richard Burton during the movie that the couple once hid from paparazzi inside Bulgari’s VIP Money Room on Via Condotti.)
The snake motif in jewelry goes back about 5,000 years to ancient Egypt and was also popular during the Victorian era. In 1839, Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria an 18-karat gold snake ring that he designed himself.
But just like the panther is linked to Cartier and the camellia to Chanel, the snake is forever tied to Bulgari. The snake first appeared in the jeweler’s history in 1948 as a coiled gold Tubogas watch. Since then, it has taken many jeweled forms and become a favorite among A-list celebrities. Diana Vreeland wore a 30-inch Serpenti design around her waist, while Zendaya, Susan Sarandon, and Bella Hadid have all worn versions on the red carpet.
Lipa, who was named a global ambassador for Bulgari in February, has been wearing several sparkling Serpenti necklaces in recent months. She paired a large Serpenti necklace with a shimmering Jean Paul Gaultier dress in Cannes last month, and a different one with a torn electric-blue Gucci dress at an Elton John AIDS Foundation event in March.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heres a list of FAQs about Dua Lipas Bulgari bridal jewelry written in a natural conversational tone
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 So Dua Lipa wore Bulgari for her wedding Is that what this is about
Yes For her wedding to Callum Turner Dua Lipa chose a set of bridal jewelry from Bulgaris highend Hypnotic Emerald collection
2 What specific pieces of jewelry did she wear
She wore a pair of massive emerald and diamond drop earrings a matching emerald and diamond ring and a diamond bracelet The emeralds were a key part of the look
3 Why did she pick emeralds instead of the usual diamonds
Dua Lipas engagement ring is actually a vintage emeraldcut diamond but for the wedding day the emeralds were a bold personal choice They matched her green dress and added a pop of color which is very her
4 Is this jewelry available to buy
Not exactly These were oneofakind highjewelry pieces from Bulgaris Hypnotic Emerald collection You can buy similar styles from Bulgari but youd be looking at custom or limitededition pieces at a very high price point
Advanced Specific Questions
5 What is the Hypnotic Emerald collection Is it a real Bulgari line
Yes Bulgaris Hypnotic Emerald is a specific highjewelry collection that features rare untreated Colombian emeralds Its known for its bold colorful designs and is part of Bulgaris Magnifica line Dua Lipas pieces were taken from this collection
6 How did Dua Lipas jewelry tie into her wedding dress
Her dress was a custom greentinted Valentino gown The emeralds in her Bulgari jewelry perfectly matched the dresss color creating a monochromatic cohesive look The diamonds in the jewelry added sparkle without clashing
7 Was her engagement ring also from Bulgari
No Her engagement ring is a vintage emeraldcut diamond from Tiffany Co The wedding jewelry was a separate specialoccasion set from Bulgari
