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.
$276Sale Price|40% Off
W 1.25 in L 5.3 in
Vintage Bulgari White Leather Keychain with Metal Accents, Like New
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Stylish Fusion of Functionality and Refined Italian Craftsmanship Add a touch of luxury to your everyday essentials with this Vintage Bulgari Keychain, meticulously fashioned in wh...
Base Metal
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Keychain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Keychain Sterling Silver TIF643 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING DETAILS Metal: St...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Keychain 9.2 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Keychain 9.2 Grams TIF147 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CL...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Holder or Key Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany and Co. key holder in sterling silver. With an unengraved pendant tag. A great Tiffany everyday piece! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Estate Sterling Silver Keychain 9.2 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Sterling Silver Keychain 9.2 Grams TIF151 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CL...
Sterling Silver
$395
W 1.11 in D 0.32 in L 3.47 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Keychain / Keyring with Curved Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver keychain or keyring. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a keyring and charm tag connected by a chain. The tag is slightly undulated and decorated with a word ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Keychain Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Keychain Sterling Silver TIF751 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING DETAILS Metal: St...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Red leather Key Ring Bvlgari Silver
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
BVLGARI BVLGARI MAN PORTE-CLÉS BULGARI BULGARI Man key ring in teal red grained calfskin with two brass rings BULGARI BULGARI Man keyring in teal green top...
Hermès 1985s Porte Cles Argent Clou de Selle Sterling Silver Key Holder Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès keychain circa 1985 in 925/1000 silver, Clou de selle model, composed of a chain and a large medallion. Total length 19 cm, clasp at 13 cm, medallion diameter 3 cm, total weig...
$110
H 0.36 in W 1.17 in L 2.12 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Return To Tiffany Oval Tag Keychain #24441
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Return To Tiffany Oval Tag Keychain - This authentic Tiffany & Co. sterling silver oval tag keychain engraved "Plea...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in height...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Gilt Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare gilt sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in h...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tie Pin #64B
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver tie pin, in pattern number 64B, with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 1 1/2'' in length by 1/8'' in width by 1/3'' and bears hallmarks as shown....
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Hammered Sterling Silver Pea in Pod Sugar Serving Spoon #21
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver beautifully hand-hammered pea in a pod sugar serving spoon in Art Nouveau style, adorned with stylized natural and geometric motifs, and in pattern numbe...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Hammered Sterling Silver Pea in Pod Jam Serving Spoon #41
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver beautifully hand-hammered pea in a pod jam serving spoon, adorned with stylized geometric motifs, and in pattern number 41 from the early 20th century. I...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pair of Sterling Silver Cufflinks #80
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks, in pattern number 80, in an elegant, geometric design. They measure 7/8'' by 1/3'' by 7/8'' in depth, and bear hallmarks as shown. D...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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