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 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
Bvlgari Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Yellow Gold 3 Circle Station Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Bvlgari Bvlgari Style: Mother-of-Pearl Large Circle Link Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Gemstones: Natural mother-of-pearl ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari BVLGARI Double Circle 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace 18-24"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: BVLGARI BVLGARI Style: Pendant Necklace Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy Design: Open wave circular pendant engraved wit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Double Circle 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Style: Double Circle Pendant Necklace Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Origin: Italy Design: Interlocking dual open circle pendant symbolizing uni...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold 6 Circle Charm Bracelet 6.25"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: 6 Circle Charm Bracelet Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Design: Six interconnected polished circle charms Measurements: Approxim...
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cupid Heart Charm 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Cupid Heart Charm Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: 750 Tiffany & Co. 1994 Design: Oval link bracelet with cupid motif and four sculptura...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari “Tondo” 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Double Heart Cord Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Icon of Italian Craftsmanship and Romantic Design Introduce a bold, contemporary statement into your accessory lineup with this Bvlgari “Tondo” Double Heart Cord Bracelet, f...
Stainless Steel, Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Bulgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Vintage Tondo Heart Pendant Necklace Pendant size approx 30mm in diameter and approx 12 grams. made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Chain is not original, chain length is app...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Leather Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Necklace Vintage with original Brown Leather Cord Pendant size approx 43mm in diameter made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Cord Length approx 19.5'...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
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
Bulgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Leather Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Necklace Vintage with original Black Leather Cord Pendant size approx 43mm in diameter made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Cord Length approx 15' i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
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.
