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 Serpenti Forever Leather Bracelet Silver Double Wrap Enamel Snakes
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Pre-owned Bulgari Serpent double wrap silver leather bracelet. The bracelet measures 10.5mm (0.41 inches) wide and wraps twice around the wrist (total length is 14 inche...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Enamel Orange Leather Bracelet Size S
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301224 Comes With Pouch Only Model Serpenti Forever Metal Calfskin Weight Approximately 12.5 g Length Approximately 37 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...
Enamel
Ferragamo 18 Karat Purple Cord Double Bracelet/Necklace with Hook Closure
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Ferragamo purple cord, a stunning accessory that effortlessly transforms from a wrap bracelet to a chic choker necklace. The end clasp is signed with the Ferragamo and 18k stamps...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Sassi Amethyst Diamond Gold Bracelet, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Bulgari ‘Mediterranean Eden’ amethyst, diamond and gold bracelet. Four polished highly translucent gorgeously saturated amethyst beads and four...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Forever bracelet Gold Leather Gray Beige Unused
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Title: BVLGARI Serpenti Forever Bracelet – Gold Leather, 6cm Diameter, 1cm Width, Unused, w/Box & Pouch Product Information:- Brand: BVLGARI Model: Serpenti Forever Bracelet Mate...
Brass
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari Size 7 - 8 1/4 inches
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Enigma 18K Gold Bypass Diamond Spinning Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass bracelet by Gianni Bulgari is crafted in 18K rose and white gold and comes from the sought-after Enigma collection. The design features two polished spheres, each...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 4ct Sugarloaf Amethyst Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Graphic, innovative, rare and distinctly Bvlgari! Bigger than you think, but just as cool as expected. The sugarloaf amethyst measures 10.4x10.4mm, 7,8mm and is estimated to weigh...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Bvlgari Tri-Tone Tubogas Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. The bracelet features graduating coils. Signed by Bvlgari Size 6 inches, flexible
18k Gold
$297 / item
14k diamond bead bracelet with violet nylon
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
14k yellow gold 21 white diamonds Diameter 4 mm Violet nylon drawstring closure This bracelet is a modern classic. Its concise design speaks for itself. The bracelet is barely notic...
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.
