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.
Borsa a Spalla Gucci Dionysus Long Double Nera
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Gucci, linea Dionysus Long, realizzata in pelle martellata nera con hardware argentati. Dotata di una patta frontale con chiusura a bottone, internamente rivestita in t...
Louis Vuitton Capucines GM Top Handle Bag Black Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton signed bag, Capucines model, size GM, made of black grained leather with beige inserts and silver hardware. Equipped with a central flap, internally lined in smooth bla...
Borsa a spalla Chanel Cube Vintage Vernice Nero
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Cube Vintage, realizzata in pelle verniciata nera con hardware dorati. Dotata di una chiusura a zip semicircolare, internamente rivestita in pelle lisci...
Chanel GST XXL Vernice Nera Borsa a spalla
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello GST XXl, vintage anni 90, realizzata in vernice trapuntata nera, con hardware dorati. Non è dotata di alcun tipo di chiusura, internamente rivestita in pelle nera, molto capiente. Munita di doppio manico a spalla in pelle e catena e di una tasca interna con zip. Si presenta in buone condizioni. __________ Chanel signed bag, GST XXl model, vintage 90s, made of black quilted patent leather, with golden hardware. It is not equipped with any type of closure, internally lined in black leather, very roomy. Equipped with double shoulder handle in leather and chain and an internal zip pocket. It is in good condition. _______ Mastro geppetto Vintage...
Borsa a Spalla Fendi 2Jours PM Rainbow Nera
By Fendi
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Fendi, modello 2Jours Rainbow, misura PM, realizzat in pelle liscia nera con hardware argentati. Dotata di una chiusura interna con fascetta e bottone, internamente riv...
Borsa a Tracolla Gucci Sylvie 1969 Mini Celeste
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Gucci, modello Sylvie 1969, misura Mini, realizzata in pelle azzurra con inserti in pelle nera e hardware dorati. Dotata di una patta frontale con chiusura ad incastro...
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
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...
1960s Gucci Black Box Leather Handbag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci Black Box leather top handbag featuring gold-tone hardware, a claps fastening, inside red leather lining, inside compartments, an inside zip pocket, an inside gold-tone stamp. ...
Valentino black leather handle bag
By Valentino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Valentino black leather handbag. Chic, elegant and timeless! - Featuring V shape gold toned hardware buckle closure. - V monogram interior linging. - One interior zip ...
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...
GUCCI black leather & PYTHON NEW BAMBOO Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'The New Bamboo' handbag in black python with bamboo turn-lock and bamboo handle. Has a detachable shoulder strap divided in a regular strap and a woven strap with silver-tone ...
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.
