But, like, don’t despair! The dupe game is STRONG these days. You can totally get that Bulgari vibe without selling your kidney. It’s all about knowing where to look and, honestly, being okay with the fact that it’s… well, *not* Bulgari.
First things first – the Serpenti. That snakey, coiling thing? It’s ICONIC. And, predictably, it’s all over the dupe scene. You can find bags, bracelets, necklaces… you name it, there’s probably a snake wrapped around it somewhere, trying to look expensive.
Now, here’s where it gets tricky. Spotting the real deal? That’s a whole other ballgame. I saw this article – apparently it involved jewelery experts and stuff and if i know anything about jewellery experts, it’s that they’re expensive! The main things you probably wanna look out for is the quality of the workmanship (is it wonky?), the materials (is it plastic pretending to be gold?), and, of course, the price. If it seems too good to be true, honey, it probably *is*.
And then there’s the B.Zero1 ring. That’s the other big Bulgari hitter, right? The chunky, industrial-looking one. My friend actually bought a dupe of that for her wedding band (shhh, don’t tell!). She showed me a comparison thing, and, like, honestly, it was hard to tell the difference! Until you *really* looked, y’know? The real one just had this… je ne sais quoi. A weight, a shine, something… *authentic*.
Personally? I’m a fan of a good dupe. I mean, why spend a fortune on something that’s just gonna get scratched and lost anyway? Plus, you can switch things up more often! But at the same time, you gotta be honest with yourself, and yeah, it’s kinda nice to know that it’s the real deal.
But hey, who knows? Maybe someday I’ll win the lottery and finally get my hands on a real Serpenti. Until then, I’m perfectly happy rocking my knock-off. It still looks pretty damn good, if you ask me. Besides, it’s all about how you wear it, right? Confidence is the best accessory anyway! Right?!