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.
Bulgari Monete Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold – Signed Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Size: 7.5 inches Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 147.80 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent condition The B...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Monete Bracelet with Ancient Coins, Italy Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bulgari 18k gold Monete bracelet, made in Italy, circa 1990 , filed curb linking set with three coins: Roma Caro, c. 282-283 AD Marcus Aurelius Probus, 276-282 AD CARINO, 283-284 AD
18k Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A line of gold, uninterrupted. This Bulgari curb link bracelet from the 1970s distills the house’s aesthetic to its purest form. Broad sculptural links in richly textured 18K yellow ...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Engraved Circle Station 18k Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet 6.25"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Style: Engraved Circle Station Chain Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Design: Six engraved circular station link bracelet Bracelet Length...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold bracelet by Bvlgari. Bracelet is 7.75" long, circle links are 8mm in diameter. Marked Bvlgari, 750, made in Italy. Weight - 16.8 grams.
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete Curb 18k Yellow Gold 7 Ancient Coin Necklace W/Service Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking choker necklace by Bvlgari. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece features a series of 7 Antique Coin Monete Link necklaces showcasing seven ancient coins set within a c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K White and Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Golden Duality: Bvlgari Link Bracelet, 1970 A masterpiece of dual-toned elegance—this link bracelet by Bvlgari embodies the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship. Each link, a harmoniou...
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari Oro Acciaio bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel, reflecting the bold, industrial design language associated with the house in the late 1970s to early 1980s....
18k Gold, Steel
Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Multi Coin 18kt Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic hemidrachm coins of Kings of Persis circa 1st century B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold. Coin History Home t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bulgari Diamond Curb Link Bracelet Two-Tone 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Diamond Curb Link Bracelet Two-Tone 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet This vintage Bulgari bracelet is made in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring a substantial curb-link design wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Link Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Link Vintage Bracelet by Bulgari. Exuding timeless sophistication, this Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet showcases the brand’s mastery in crafting iconi...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Antique Coin Monete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and diamonds ancient coin of Roman Emperor Augustus on a link chain necklace by Bulgari. With Avgustus C. Augusto 27 d.c. - 14 d.c. Cistoforo 23mm 12 baguette diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Eight Ancient Coins Yellow Gold 32" Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Eight Ancient Coins Link Monete Necklace by Bulgari. The Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Antique Coin Monete 32" Long Link Necklace with 8 ancient coins seamlessly blends anc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
An iconic symbol of Italian luxury, this authentic BVLGARI Tubogas Serpenti Coil Bangle is expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent-inspired d...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ancient Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. The Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Antique Coin Monete 38" Link Necklace showcases ancient coin set within a...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Set Of Two Yellow Gold Link Bracelets Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set of Two Link Bracelets or a Necklace by Bulgari. The Rare Authentic Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Two Link Bracelets or One Necklace is a luxurious ...
Diamond, 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.
