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 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
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...
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
Alex Jona 18kt Yellow Gold Handcrafted Link Chain Bracelet, Italy
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link chain bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent qual...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chestnut Unisex Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy interlocking chestnut link chain With high polish finish throughout Completed by concealed clasp closure With hinged bar safety Stamped with Italian assay marks f...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Coin Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet suspending 22 coin pendants. Total length: 7.2 in - 18.5 cm. Signed Jona. Can be sized to any ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, handmade in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold bracelet with alternating large and small oval links with a square section. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Link Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This modernist design round link chain bracelet is made in 14 karats yellow gold. With matching necklace, please check our inventory and contact us for more information.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A line of gold, uninterrupted. This Bulgari curb link bracelet from the 1970s distills the house’s aesthetic to its purest form. Broad sculptural links in richly textured 18K yellow ...
18k Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Links Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Second-Hand yellow gold bracelet, it is made up of oval links that are thicker at one end and connected to each other by small round gold rings. The...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 200 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color Details: Length: 15.5" Weight: 137.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Set Of Two Yellow Gold Link Bracelets Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set of Two Link Bracelets or a Necklace by Bulgari. The Rare Authentic Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Two Link Bracelets or One Necklace is a luxurious ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Lucea Yellow Gold Long Chain Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea 18k Yellow Gold 34" 7mm Pearl Necklace showcases a sleek design with lustrous 7mm pearls. Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
An iconic symbol of Italian luxury, this authentic BVLGARI Tubogas Serpenti Coil Bangle is expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent-inspired d...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Fringe Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating expression of vintage French elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels Fringe Bracelet is exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the Maison’s exceptional arti...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
