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.
Retro French large scale gold tank bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold tank bracelet of impressive weight and scale, in 18k. France. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not hesitate to reque...
18k Gold
Mid-Century Georges Lenfant for Cartier gold lozenge link bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century articulated gold bracelet composed of alternating lozenge-shaped links, each finished with either fine granulation or a matte, stippled texture, in 18k gold. Cartier, F...
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès, Paris Tresse Chaine D'ancre gold bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century gold, tressé chaine d'ancre, nautical link bracelet with a toggle closure, in 18k. Hermès, Paris. Obscured numbers 394? 88.9g
18k Gold
Mid-Century reversible, beveled curblink bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century, reversible, beveled and flattened curb-link bracelet, in 18k gold. French Import. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do...
18k Gold
Antique gold geometric link bracelets, convertible to necklace
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Victorian gold bracelets, convertible to a collar necklace, featuring fancy, polished links with beaded borders, in 18k. A remarkable example of Victorian versatility and...
Gold, 18k Gold
French Mid-Century gold, bevelled edge, curblink bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century gold curblink bracelet with bevelled edges, in 18k. France. The substantial links are softly rounded yet sharply beveled along their edges, creating a subtle play of l...
Gold, 18k 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
Bvlgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet Details: Signed 'Bvlgari', Italian registry mark, weight 67.6 grams, length 8 inches, width 3/4 inch. In excellent condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Hand Woven Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Hand Woven Bracelet is a one-of-a-kind piece meticulously crafted in richly hued gold with a secure toggle bar closure. The hand-woven design creates a supple,...
22k Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Merletto Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, finely hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold woven Merletto bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century, 18 Karat Gold, Swedish 'Gate Link' Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This gate link bracelet was made in the mid 20th Century out of 18 karat yellow gold. The hefty bracelet was crafted in 1971 per the date mark on its clasp and bears a gold hallmark ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet 15.9 Grams 7.25 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 14 karat yellow gold woven link bracelet weighing 15.9 grams. More link bracelets available Search Harbor Diamonds
14k 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.
