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Judge the Jewels: Chloë Sevigny’s High-Stakes Five Snake Bulgari Moment

The look represents some noteworthy trends.

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2 years ago

October 21, 2022

Becky Stone

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The sighting: Actress Chloë Sevigny appeared on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival wearing a daring black gown and a quartet of iconic Bulgari Serpenti jewels.

The jewels: Sevigny is known for her edgy, surprising style and the actress did not disappoint here. She’s wearing a glamorous gold Bulgari Serpenti snake necklace; an equally glorious gold, diamond, and gemstone Bulgari Serpenti snake bracelet; a gold and diamond Bulgari Serpenti snake ring; AND a pair of Bulgari Serpenti earrings. (That’s four jewels and five snakes total, for anyone keeping count.) The necklace and the bracelet appear to have sapphire eyes while the bracelet also appears to have further gems as embellishment along the body.

Thanks to The Adventurine for spotting those Serpenti earrings! I initially assumed this was only a three-snake situation, but I was delighted to learn that it’s more.

The trends: This multi-snake moment is noteworthy for its uniqueness, but it actually also represents some noteworthy trends: matching red carpet jewelry and, of course, the snake itself as a motif. Snakes are sinuous and seductive and romantic and powerful and a little bit dangerous; a witchy, gothic combination of traits that fits very well with current styles.

What do we think? Between my love of antique jewelry motifs (like snakes) and my love of classic Hollywood glamour and interesting red carpet jewelry choices, I adore this multi-Serpenti moment for about 12 different reasons. Each piece is glamorous and interesting and worthy of Venice all on its own, but the combination of all five snakes together makes this a powerful and gorgeous statement.

One could argue that this is just too many snakes and some simpler pieces were needed for balance…but I disagree. It’s glorious!

Judgement: 15/10 for daring deployment of an exceptionally elegant snake quintet.

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”