Goodbye, summer 2026 — behind the scenes from the shooting for our VIGO collection
The final days of August carry with them perhaps the most universal kind of nostalgia. You feel it in the chilling air, in those late-summer evenings. You feel it in the sunlight, growing softer and gentler. You feel it in the city and in nature, in the rhythm of life shifting—almost imperceptibly at first.
Summer departs with a quiet, unhurried farewell, leaving behind memories in colours far more vivid than those captured in a camera roll.
Ours revolve around the photoshoot for the VIGO collection — set on the Spanish coast, against the backdrop of a sea fresh with the onset of the warm season.
The "That Day in VIGO" collection couldn't have asked for a more fitting photoshoot for our theme: nostalgia. Rich, concentrated memories of a day you wish could be repeated endlessly. Feelings unlocked only through travel. The sensation that time could stand still—and the realization that everything truly important in your life can be contained within a single moment.
The loved ones we carry in our hearts, wherever we go. The places that captivated us and to which we long to return. Moments when life pulses differently—with intensity, gratitude, and a joy that defies explanation. Yet, it is a joy that is deeply felt and stays with us long after we have returned to our daily routines.
And what does all this have to do with the jewelry we create?
Gold jewelry that transcends mere material value is always the kind with a story behind it—the moment you discovered or chose the piece, or the moment it was gifted to you. It is the meaning you alone assign to them, shaped by the stage of life you are in when an ABULIL piece finds its way to you.
Gold jewelry can serve as a time capsule. Each piece reminds you of who you are, who you were when you chose it, and what you value in life. Moreover, fine jewelry stays with you forever.
The pieces from our VIGO collection also embody the sensibility of the sea, featuring the raw forms of seashells distilled to their essence. They are sculptural and unique, existing in natural visual harmony.
And for the photoshoot where the VIGO pieces shone in their most natural setting—by the seaside—we thank the entire team for their effort, professionalism, and the energy that stays with us after every experience together.
Photograăhy: Raluca Mărgescu (Ruuca)
Video + BTS on film: Patricia Morenci
Model: Iulia Mora
Make-up & hair: Bojița Ilici
Creative director & ABULIL founder: Raouth Cionca (Abulil)
