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 Vintage White and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Bulgari 18k White and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, measuring 9.5 M.M. ( 3/8 ) inch wide and weighing 40 Grams, solid, heavy flexible construction with an inside measureme...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,430Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00004 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: G...
Yellow Gold
$15,650
W 0.44 in L 6.25 in
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Saetta Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of flexible yellow gold and stainless steel geometric segments Featuring grooved yellow gold swirl motifs and steel geometric surrounds With high polish finish and open ter...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold hinged bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold hinged bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00002 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: ...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari Vintage Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet is a testament to timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bracelet radiates a warm, rich glow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari Vintage Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet is a testament to timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bracelet radiates a warm, rich glow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k yellow white gold twist bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k yellow white gold twist bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00005 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: G...
White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Parentesi Tubogas Alveare Bangle Bracelet Cuff 18k Gold Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Bvlgari Bracelet Bangle Cuff In 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel. Stunning Bvlgari bracelet cuff with signature Parentesi/Tubogas/Alveare style. An iconic geometr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari 18k Bulgari Cuff Parentesi Bracelet Size Small
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari Parentesi bangle bracelet is a great example of the brand’s distinctive design language. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the bangle measures 5.5 inches in inner circ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari cuff 18k/pt wide white fluted sect betw yg arrows
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bulgari Parentesi elastic bracelet combines elegance with vintage design. Crafted from 18kt yellow gold and platinum, it features a flexible elastic band that comfortably fits wr...
18k Gold, Platinum
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
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18k Gold Single Coiled Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An authentic Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring in polished 18k gold. The band has a segmented, scale-like design that wraps around the finger in a single coil, with a clean overlap at the ...
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Parentesi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari Parentesi ring is a refined example of the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship and bold architectural design. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold over a polished st...
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Gold Steel Flex Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari ring from the 1980s is part of the brand's Parentesi collection, a design inspired by architectural motifs and Roman heritage. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring featu...
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage Buccellati 18k Rigato Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Buccellati bangle bracelet embodies the house’s signature artistry and timeless sophistication. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, the bracelet features a rigato fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Parentesi Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and instantly recognizable Bvlgari Parentesi band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with pavé‑set diamonds throughout the iconic openwork Parentesi motif. The bright,...
Diamond, 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.
