Marina B, From Pneu to Trisola: Where to Start

Marina Bulgari founded her own line and opened a Geneva showroom in 1977. In 1978, Marina B introduced Pneu and Onda, using a spring-mounted construction with interchangeable features that set the line apart.

 

Each grid below stays within Pneu or Trisola, so I would start with the line that fits how you like to wear jewelry. One earlier Marina B story on Geneva settings offers another way into the house.

Pneu is the entry point I would choose for a design that can change. I picked four pieces: two Pneu earring styles and two loose beads, Blue Chalcedony and Rock Crystal Quartz, so the grid shows both the finished earrings and the interchangeable element.

 

A practical tip: start with the earring shape you will wear most, then add one bead that gives it another mood. What I would skip is collecting several similar stones before trying a single combination.

Pneu Beads make the interchangeable idea easy to see. I picked eight stones: Green Chalcedony, Yellow Chalcedony, Rutilated Quartz, Brownish Orange Chalcedony, Orange Russian, Onyx, Rose Quartz and Smoky Quartz. The colors move from bright to subdued while the bead shape stays consistent.

 

A practical tip: choose one contrast against your usual gold, then add another shade only if you want a second option. I would skip mixing too many colors at once, since one bead gives the earring a clearer point of view.

These Pneu Beads extend the palette with eight stronger color choices: Lapis, White Howlite, Green Russian Quartz, Red Magnesite, Pink Magnesite, Pink Russian Quartz, Watermelon Green Russian Quartz and Manufactured Turquoise. I like this group if I already have a neutral bead and want a more distinctive accent.

 

A practical tip: compare each stone with the gold tone of your earring in natural light. I would skip buying a duplicate shade, since the interchangeable detail is most useful when it changes the look.

Trisola is the sculptural side of the edit, with ribbed forms that make a bracelet feel substantial without relying on a large stone. I picked eight: the Magnus Ring, Trompette Bracelet, Open Bracelet, Bypass Bracelet, Bypass Bracelet in Gold & Titanium, Gold & Titanium Open Bracelet, Triple Bracelet and Bypass Bracelet in Rose Gold.

 

A practical tip: start with the open bracelet if you prefer a lighter shape, then compare the bypass and triple profiles in person. What I would skip is choosing a cuff by its name alone, since the different metal combinations change how the texture reads on the wrist.

Trisola also has a smaller jewelry group that moves from diamond earrings to a close-fitting necklace. I picked four: Diamond Huggie Earrings, Diamond Stud Earrings, White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings and the Trisola Choker. The huggies and studs are the easiest everyday pieces, while the choker makes the more deliberate statement.

 

A practical tip: earrings are the simpler gift because they do not depend on ring or wrist size. I would skip the choker if you do not like a close fit at the neck.

If I were choosing one first piece from Marina B, I would start with the Pneu earrings and one bead. The form is easy to understand, and changing the bead gives the design room to shift; a Trisola Open Bracelet would be my next step if I wanted a more sculptural piece.

 

For a gift, I would choose the Diamond Stud Earrings or Huggies, since they do not require knowing a ring or wrist size. I would store jewelry separately and wipe it gently after wear, then check Marina B’s own care guidance before using a cleaner.