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.
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 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
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...
DOLCE & GABBANA black leather 2024 SICILY SMALL CRYSTAL Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Small bag in black grained leather intricately embellished with clear square glass crystals forming a striking check pattern. Crafted in the hou...
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna Hourglass XS black strass crystal leather crossbody bag Reference: LNKO/A02467 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: Hourglass XS As seen on: Kim Kardashian Mater...
1990s Salvatore Ferragamo black python skin silver studs shoulder bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Salvatore Ferragamo black python skin silver studs shoulder bag a black python bag embellished with silver tone studs and a key totally made in italy comes with dust bag
ERMANNO SCERVINO black leather FAUBOURG LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ermanno Scervino Faubourg Large Shoulder Bag in smooth black nappa leather and light gold-tone metal chain weaved with leather handle and st...
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Python Leather Ring Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a fabulous black python skin bag by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection. The patent leather iteration of this bag made its runway debut in look 8, modeled by Eva Herzigova. As seen on Victoria Beckham front row at the Fall/Winter 2003 Dolce & Gabbana runway show. Constructed entirely of black python skin, this bag features a silver-tone metal clamshell...
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Textured Leather Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Amman, JO
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Textured Leather Top Handle Bag Elevate your everyday elegance with this Salvatore Ferragamo black textured leather handbag, crafted with the Italian brand...
BOTTEGA VENETA black patent leather FRAME TOP HANDLE Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta top handle bag in black patent leather. Features a intrecciato woven handle, pyramid studs in the bottom co...
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.
