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 B.ZERO1 B.Zero 1 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bulgari Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
One of the most popular collections of the house of Bvlgari is the B.zero, Inspired in the Colleseum. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, The complete piece weighs 42.7 grams, its inn...
Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Yellow Gold Serpenti Viper Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Yellow Gold Serpenti Viper Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z157585 Listing Title: BVLGARI Yellow Gold Serpenti Viper Bracelet Condition Description: Born on Rome's Via Condott...
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156966 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Bracelet Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the Millenium, t...
Bvlgari BZero 18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet New Box & Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in radiant 18K rose gold and showcases the iconic spiral design inspired by Rome’s Colosseum—a bold symbol of modern Italian styl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Circle Link Bracelet 28.9 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: 8.75x0.79x0.06 In, 28.9g Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage Bvlgari bracelet, crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold. The minimalist ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Tricolor Gold B.Zero1 Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Bvlgari 18K Tricolor Gold B.Zero1 Bracelet From the B.Zero1 collection is this Tri-colour bangle bracelet crafted from 18k yellow, white and rose gold. Featuring the sig...
Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oval Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Hinged Bangle from the B.Zero1 Series. The shaped Bangle with Steel Edges and 18k Yellow Gold in Between Bvlgari Is Engraved on the Top & Bottom...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$27,910
Bulgari Bzero1 Rock Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A exquisite pre-owned Bvlgari BZero1 Rock bracelet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, with studded spiral and diamond-set edges. Size: Medium A true icon since 1999, B.zero1 defies conv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156540 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of ico...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156535 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of ico...
Yellow Gold
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.
