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 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
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
Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Accents
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Accents This Bulgari cuff bracelet is made in 18K yellow gold and features two cabochon-cut blue sapphires totaling appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Bulgari Lapis Lazuli Plaque Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This bold and architectural bracelet by Bulgari exemplifies the house’s unmistakable approach to color, volume, and form—where classical materials are rendered with modern authority....
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Certified Natural Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Unheated Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A yellow gold bracelet composed of oval links set with multicolor sapphires, each framed by round cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,881
H 0.18 in W 0.38 in L 7.32 in
Vintage 1.20 Carat Sapphire 0.24 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet (1989)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.20 carat sapphire and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold gate bracelet; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire gate bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet displays six oval-shaped links ornamented to the centre with a collet set cabochon cut sapphire, flanked to the upper and lower portions with a collet set modern brilliant round cut diamond. These links articulate via six groups of nine oval links bearing a lozenge design. The vintage 1980's bracelet secures with a fully hallmarked push fit padlock style clasp and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. The vintage gold gate bracelet is hallmarked to the reverse of the clasp with the maker's mark (ASJ), the gold guarantee mark (crown), 18k gold fineness mark ( 750 ), the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's head) and the date letter for 1989 (P). This impressive sapphire and gold bracelet is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This sapphire gate bracelet in gold embodies timeless elegance and fine craftsmanship, making it an ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries or graduations - particularly for admirers of vintage or antique jewelry. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage gate bracelet is excellent quality, set with impressive sapphires displaying fine color, brilliance and presence. The supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The heart lock bracelet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Link Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Link Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet features 6 Oval Sapphire and Diamond sections with each section containing one Cabochon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 6.72 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 6.72 carat sapphire and 7.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique cabochon cut sapphire and diamond bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings. The bracelet is ornamented with three graduated bezel set cabochon cut sapphires, displayed to the center of three cluster designs. Sixteen pavé set oval mixed cut sapphires are displayed in quatrefoil design 18k yellow gold links. A further two oval mixed cut sapphires are bezel set in 18k yellow gold. A total of seventy-one pavé and bezel set Old European round cut diamonds embellish the silver set design. The bracelet secures with an interwoven design push fit clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. The clasp is hallmarked with the French import marks for 18k gold (owl) and silver (swan). This antique sapphire and diamond bracelet...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
1970s Cartier Paris Sapphire Gold Modernist Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A modern and unusual 1970s bracelet from Cartier-Paris with deeply textured finish on quarter round segments of 18K gold each set with a cabochon sapphire and hinged to move independ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern 14 Karat Gold 32.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning modern design bracelet crafted in 14K gold. Circa 2000. The piece features: - 71 sapphires, round cabochon cut, TW 32.00ct, B 6/4, VS-SI - 24 diamonds, round bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Janet Yaseen Gold and Iolite Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and iolite ring. Designed as an elevated foliate mounting centering an oval iolite measuring approximately 8 x 10 mm. Size approximately 6 1/2. Gross weight approximately 12.60 grams. Attributed to Janet Yaseen.
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Lapis Lazuli and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks with swivel links. Circa 1970. Each set with a 19x14mm oval lapiz lazuli plaque, within a gold bezel and incised gold surro...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Reflet Gold Diamond Watch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond watch, Boucheron. The Reflet watch with quartz movement, rectangular fluted case with a row of approximately 17 round brilliant cut diamonds on e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond bracelet. Designed as a row of seven Zambian marquise cut emeralds within diagonal rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, completed by th...
Wide Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Flexible Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white and rose gold, pink sapphire and diamond bracelet. Designed as a white gold flexible open backed cuffed displaying 7 conjoined bracelets of various diameters, 3 se...
Two Yellow & White Gold Diagonal Oval Bangle Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold bracelets, Italian. Each bracelet designed as a hinged oval bangle with alternating diagonal segments of yellow and white gold, on one brace...
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.
