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.
$1,912
H 5.91 in D 1.58 in L 7.88 in
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 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 Flap Bag Green Calfskin Leather Shoulder Bag
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Fair,Signs of normal use overall, with worn corners. There is minimal leather damage, scuffed chai...
$976Sale Price|20% Off
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 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...
$2,383
H 5.71 in W 7.88 in
Moynat Rejane BB Emerald Green Taurillon Grained Leather Gold Hardware Crossbody
By Moynat
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Moynat Réjane BB Crossbody Bag, Green Pebbled Calfskin, Gold-tone Hardware Included with original dust bag and shoulder strap. Light wear marks on leath...
MIU MIU green leather 2019 CONFIDENTAL FAUX LIZARD Top Handle Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Miu Miu 2019 Confidential Lizard-Embossed Square Top Handle Bag is crafted in a striking green finish with elegant gold-tone hardware that highlights its structur...
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...
Valentino Garavani Green Leather Rockstud Shoulder Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Valentino Measurements (W x H x D): 10"x 5.75" x 2" Weight: 669.00 grams Valentino Garavani green leather rockstud shoulder handbag. The "Valentino" trademark (or hallmark)...
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...
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
