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.
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold This Cartier Paris bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flexible curb-link design centered by an open loop motif ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Bracelet Vintage 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Bracelet Vintage 18K Yellow Gold This bracelet by Cartier is made in 18k yellow gold and features the iconic Maillon Panthère link design. The geome...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Link Bracelet Georges L’Enfant 18K Yellow Gold 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Diamond Link Bracelet Georges L’Enfant 18K Yellow Gold 1970s This bracelet is composed of interlocking, sculptural links in 18k yellow gold, accented with round-cut di...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1980s
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1980s This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti bracelet has that effortless, quiet elegance the design is know...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold French This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet features alternating square black onyx panels and open geometric links set with appr...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage David Webb Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This stunning piece is adorned with a round cabochon blue sapphire, weighing approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
David Webb Gold Diamond, Cabochon, Ruby Sapphire Hinged Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb: made of 18k yellow gold this bracelet is of a hinged design. Fits as if it's a bangle with an easy mechanism to put it on and off. Encrusted with beautiful gems like rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Vintage bracelet created with seven diamond set gold bars each connected by seven oval shaped blue sapphires weighing an approximate total weight of 5.00ct+ all mounted in open back ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, 800 thousandths silver, with diamonds and oval sapphire in the middle. 50s style bracelet Bracelet weight 11.20 grams Diamonds weight 1 karat Sapphire weight 1.85 karat Bracelet size 15...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, 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.
