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.
18K Gold Bulgari Lapis Lazuli Plaque Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This bold and architectural bracelet by Bulgari exemplifies the house’s unmistakable approach to color, volume, and form—where classical materials are rendered with modern authority....
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Bulgari Blue Sapphire and 18k Gold Bracelet Circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
Approximately forty carats of well saturated and luminescent blue sapphire cabochons sensationalize this important bracelet. The gold links include a double heart (“doppio cuore”) m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$32,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.35 in L 7 in
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Wedding Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval and square cut gemstone to make you stand out on any occasion or an event. A tennis bracelet is an essential pie...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique French made 18k gold bracelet, with 7 blue sapphire cabochons (measuring from 5.5 x 5mm to 9 x 7mm - one smaller stone has a tiny nick), with approx. 0.80ctw in old mine cut diamonds...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Bvlgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A Bulgari bracelet composed of twelve graduated cabochon sapphires, accented by brilliant and marquise cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Oval & Diamond Rond Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Bracelet features 0.70 cts diamond and 5.85 cts Blue Sapphire in 18k yellow gold. The Bracelet are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 9.05 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold sapphire and diamond eternity bracelet adorned with 9.05 cts tw of round sapphires separated by 6.05 cts tw of baguette cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Burmese Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 30 cts., Dia. 18 cts. Certification: SSEF and Gubelin Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 116.50 grams Period: 1980s Condition: Used - Previously o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Chain Cuff Lucky Charm Gold Horseshoe Bracelet Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Chain Cuff Lucky Charm Gold Horseshoe Bracelet Black Diamond Designer: J DAUPHIN The Horseshoe Bracelet is a chain of large open links that wraps the wrist as a cuff...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Blue Sapphire Round Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 10.36 ct. blue sapphire rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium. Length is 6.75".
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
18k 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.
