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 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...
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 Parentesi 18K Gold Stainless Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bvlgari Parentesi Link Bracelet, The two-tone is created by 18K Yellow gold link and Steel. It is Highly polished gold with a satin finish steel link making this bracele...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
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
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
Bvlgari 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Alveare Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is comprised of segmented yellow gold and stainless steel links Designed as the signature Alveare motif - fitted gold arrow motifs Alternating in pattern with fluted stainle...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
BULGARI Parentesi vintage bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BVLGARI Parentesi bracelet in 18k yellow gold and steel. Period: 1980s. Condition: excellent condition (rarely worn, has just been lightly polished). Size: medium. Width of y...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Rose Gold Serpenti Viper Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
A large size 18 karat rose gold Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet, current model. Building on Bulgari's long history of using the form of a serpent, this bracelet immediately recalls t...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 18k Gold & Black Ceramic Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Bulgari B.Zero1 18k Gold & Black Ceramic Bracelet is a striking representation of modern elegance and innovative design. Launched as part of Bulgari's iconic B.Zero1 collecti...
18k Gold
Bulgari Solid 18k Rose Gold B. Zero 1 Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold Weight: 20.94 Grams Type: Open Cuff Bangle Size: Size Medium, Will fit up to a 6.75 inch wrist Clasp: No Clasp Overall Width: 6mm (0.23") (by the open a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Solid 18k Yellow Gold Rondels Iconica Link Chain Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.73 Grams Length: Measures 7.25" Next to a Ruler. Will Comfortably Fit a 7" Wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: Lobster clasp Width & Thickn...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Solid Gold Chic and Shine Paperclip Toggle Clasp Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Red Stone - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - Signature (2) Blue Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue - 3.2mm each - On Clasp Material: Solid 18k Rose ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Figaro Link Bracelet w/ Push Clasp & Safety Latch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 28.89 Grams Type: Figaro Link Length: Measures 8.5 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will Comfortably Fit up to a 8.25 Inch Wrist (fitted on a wrist) Cl...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold 7" Polished Finish 9.1mm Open Strap Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.23 Grams Chain Type: Geometric Open Link Chain Length: Will fit a 7 inch wrist (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width: 9.1mm (0.36") Chain ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Rope Link Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.3 Grams Length: 7.0” (measured on ruler) can comfortably fit up to a 6.7” wrist Closure: Lobster clasp Thickness & Width:...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
