Bvlgari has announced the launch of its first publicly accessible jewellery school, Scuola Bvlgari, in partnership with the Tari Design School (TADS).
The institution will open its doors in September 2025 within the recently expanded Manifattura Bvlgari in Valenza, a state-of-the-art facility and the world’s largest single-branded jewellery manufacturing site.
This marks a significant milestone for the Maison as it opens a new chapter in artisan training by offering comprehensive education in goldsmithing and gemstone setting. The courses are accessible to all and do not require prior experience, although applicants must hold a secondary school diploma and demonstrate strong manual aptitude and interest in the jewellery field.
The two inaugural programmes, both beginning in September 2025, are designed to serve as entry points into the profession. They run weekdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm. The Goldsmithing course spans until April 2027, encompassing 1,680 hours. It covers a full range of metalworking skills such as bending, milling, soldering, laser cutting, fretwork, clasp and bezel creation, wax modelling, polishing, and lost-wax casting.
The Stone Setting course concludes its first academic cycle in June 2026 and includes 600 hours of training. It focuses on the precision work of gemstone mounting, including pavé, bezel, burnish, channel, prong, and claw settings. Students will also receive instruction in gemological principles and stone characteristics.
Bvlgari is positioning Scuola Bvlgari as a pillar in its wider education efforts, which began with the establishment of the Bvlgari Jewelry Academy in 2017. That internal programme was created to support new hires and pass down the Maison’s specialised techniques.
The new school also plays a role in Bvlgari’s commitment to inclusion. As part of its Refugee Program, the brand integrates asylum seekers and refugees through tailored training, cultural mediation, and mentorship. This initiative earned Bvlgari the “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration” label from UNHCR in June.
With over 32 nationalities working under one roof at the Valenza site, the school reinforces the brand’s commitment to safeguarding and evolving the excellence of Made in Italy craftsmanship for future generations.
