Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
Alexander Wang x Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Green 3-Way Small Bag
By Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A striking limited-edition piece from the Alexander Wang x Bvlgari collaboration, this small Serpenti bag reinterprets Bvlgari’s iconic snake motif with Alexander Wang’s contemporary...
BVLGARI Italian Sterling Silver Keyring Hoop c 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in University City, MO
BVLGARI Italian sterling silver keyring hoop c 1990s The elegant understated keyring is engraved BLVGARI on both sides of the keyring Makes a stylish timeless collectible - access...
Bvlgari Viper snake black leather handbag shoulder bag
By Bulgari
Located in Capri, IT
Bvlgari Viper snake black leather handbag shoulder bag measurements approx 31*24*12 cm
2000s Bulgari Black Leather and Green Leather Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s vintage Bulgari handbag that epitomizes sophistication and bold design. The bag features a sleek black leather body with a str...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Pink
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Black
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Trifold Wallet in Navy Blue Leather
By Bulgari
Located in Amman, JO
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever trifold wallet in navy blue leather Sophisticated with a bold signature finish, this Bvlgari Serpenti wallet is craft...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Emerald Green Leather Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301650 Comes With Bvlgari Dust bag, Bvlgari Authenticity Card and Care booklet Date 2018 Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 27****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Ston...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Teal Leather Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301675 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 27****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Stones Enamel Condition Excellen...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Green
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Burgundy
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Yellow
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure BULGARI
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure. Purple rayon lining. Snap closure under the snake. 2 compartiments inside + one with zip closure. 2 ...
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag White
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light new DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Leather Color: White Size: Small Width 18cm x Height 16cm x Depth 9.5cm Strap length 125cm Weight 425g
Alexander Wang x Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Nude 3-Way Small Bag
By Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
An elegant limited-edition piece from the Alexander Wang x Bvlgari collaboration, this Serpenti Forever Small Bag combines Bvlgari's iconic jewellery heritage with Alexander Wang's c...
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Medium Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Amman, JO
Bvlgari Divas' Dream medium quilted leather crossbody bag in antique pink with gold studs Refined and unmistakably feminine, this BVLGARI Divas’ Dream quilted leather crossbody bag ...
Borsa A Mani Bvlgari Snake Nera
By Bulgari
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Shopping bag di Bulgari in pelle nera e color nude con hardware argentati. Predispone di una patta frontale con chiusura ad incastro. Gli interni sono rivestiti con una pelle liscia viola ed è munita di tasche interne tra cui una con chiusura a zip. Inoltre, la borsa è dotata di una tracolla, rimovibile e regolabile, in pelle color nude e nera. Le condizioni della borsa sono buone, presenta dei leggeri segni di usura sulla pelle e all’interno delle macchie sulla patta all’interno. ___________________ Bulgari shopping...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag White
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Hermès Kelly Voyage Travel 50cm Grey Evercolor Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Experience the ultimate expression of refined travel luxury with the Hermès Kelly Voyage Travel 50cm, an exceptionally rare and sophisticated inter...
Stuart Weitzman Black and Brown Stone Clutch and Bag
By Stuart Weitzman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Stuart Weitzman bag is made of black satin with dark brown stones all along the front. The bag can be used as a clutch or shoulder bag and com...
Louis Vuitton Alma Monogram Handbag Limited Edition by Yayoi Kusama
By Louis Vuitton
Located in HEERENVEEN, NL
Discover a rare and playful twist on a timeless icon with this Louis Vuitton Alma Limited Edition Monogram Art Handbag. Limited edition Louis Vuitton. Please note watermark on cowhid...
Dolce & Gabbana Lizard Skin Camera Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Rare Piece - Dolce & Gabbana Lizard Skin Camera Bag Brown shoulder bag crafted from exotic leather in a shape of a camera and designed with gold tone details and mirrored camera le...
$13,950
H 11 in D 3.1 in L 7.1 in
Hermes SAC A DOS HAC A DOS PM Veau Togo Leather Backpack Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermes HAC A DOS PM backpack for men in Black Togo calfskin. The bag has an adjustable shoulder strap. Palladium-plated hardware. Large interior compartme...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Porte-Cartes Mini Card Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Porte-Cartes Mini Card Case is a sleek and stylish accessory crafted from iconic brown canvas with the signature Monogram pattern, complemented by luxuriou...
Fendi Brown Suede Mamma Forever Baguette 106f3
By Fendi
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 2454/26425/89 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 3.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
Hermès Constance Brown and Gold 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brown and gold Hermès Constance. Brown leather with gold hardware in excellent shape, with no odor or discoloration. One outside and one inner pocket. Collection from 1972.
New in Box Louis Vuitton Multi Green Crossbody Pouch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vuitton hot season ticket multi pouches in coated monogram canvas and army green detail. Sold out worldwide . Composed of three detachable parts : crossbody, pochette and round coin ...
MIU MIU black leather STUDDED MATELASSE QUILTED Clutch Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Miu Miu matelasse clutch in black lambskin embellished with gold-tone studds and turn-lock. Lined in black satin with one zip pocket agaisnt the back. Has been carried...
Hermès PVC Souvernir de l'exposition kelly 1997 handle bag
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès PVC Souvernir de l'exposition kelly 1997 handle bag Misure prodotto Profondità 10,5 cm Manico 5 cm Larghezza 39,5 cm Altezza 28 cm
Bvlgari Serpenti Top Handle Python Effect Leather Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Amman, JO
Bvlgari Serpenti Top Handle Python Effect Leather Bag Elegant and instantly recognizable, this Bvlgari Serpenti top handle bag showcas...
Bvlgari Purple Leather Serpenti Forever East-West Crossbody Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Amman, JO
Bvlgari purple leather Serpenti Forever East-West crossbody bag Make a bold yet elegant statement with this authentic Bvlgari Serpenti crossbody bag in a stunning periwinkle blue sh...
Bulgari Bvlgari Classic Round Silver Metal Engraved Logo Key Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
A sleek and timeless accessory, the Bulgari Classic Round Silver Metal Engraved Logo Key Ring combines iconic luxury with everyday practicality. Crafted in Italy from polished silver...
BVLGARI Serpentine Mini Crystal Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Melbourne, VIC
BVLGARI’s Serpenti bags are iconic, and this mini version is no exception. Expertly crafted in Italy, the structured silhouette is drenched in a gradient of hand-set crystals that sh...
Bvlgari Bulgari Black Leather Chandra Hobo Shoulder Bag Tote
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Timeless and sculptural, the Bulgari 'Chandra' bag is a striking piece that blends Italian luxury with bold architectural charm. Crafted in supple black leather, its curvaceous silho...
Bulgari X ALEXANDER WANG Calfskin Serpenti Top Handle Belt Bag Light Green
By Alexander Wang, Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This is an authentic BULGARI x ALEXANDER WANG Calfskin Serpenti Top Handle Belt Bag in Light Green. This chic crossbody is crafted of light green leather. It features a light gold pl...
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H 7.09 in D 2.37 in L 10.63 in
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Flamingo Leather Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301333 Comes With Bvlgari Dust Bag and Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Only Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 29****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Condition Excell...
Bulgari Bvlgari Blush Leather East West Serpenti Forever Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Elevate your style with the exquisite Bulgari 'Serpenti Forever' East-West Shoulder Bag, a true symbol of luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted from soft pink leather, this elegant bag f...
Bulgari Bvlgari Grey Canvas Unisex Tote Bag Handbag
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Bvlgari Bulgari unisex tote bag, crafted in greu canvas with black leather trim and shoulder straps. Silver metal BVLGARI lettering on the front. Small pocket with D ring on the fron...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Ruby Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301333 Comes With Bvlgari Dust Bag and Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Only Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 29****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Condition Excell...
Bulgari Serpenti Forever Crossbody Bag - '20s
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Serpenti Forever small top handle bag showcases exquisite craftsmanship with its hand-crafted and meticulously painted body, crafted from luxurious silver pearled karung skin. Th...
Bulgari Bvlgari Pink Leather Medium Serpenti Forever Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant Bulgari 'Serpenti Forever' Shoulder bag. Crafted in pink leather , it features a beautiful Serpenti snake's head clasp on the front in gold metal, white and black enamel with...