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 Three Tone Gold Tubogas Coiled Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Size: 7.87 inches (20.0 cm) Inner Circumference Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18K Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Weight: 96.67 grams Period: Circa 1980s Condition: Pre-owned A stunning embo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper
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 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
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Bulgari Tubogas Bicolor 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Bulgari Tubogas bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, showcasing the house’s celebrated flexible tubular design. The bracelet features the classic bicolor Tu...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Yellow/Steel Tubogas Ribbed Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking Bvlgari Tubogas bangle bracelet features a wide, flexible coil of alternating polished yellow gold and stainless steel segments, c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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
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
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
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Vintage Gold Silver Ring Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chainmail. Countless 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver interlocking rings are cleverly combined resulting in this chic Hermes vintage bracelet...
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Gold White Enamel Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Packed with personality this Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold and soft white enamel articulated link bangle bracelet is incomparable. Signed Tiffany &...
Gold, Enamel
Hermes Paris Bi-Color Gold Curb Link Modernist Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
All lined up. A line of 18 karat yellow and white bi-color curb links, make this Hermes Paris modernist bracelet is stylish creation in contrasts. Signed Hermes Paris. Serial numb...
Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade Tri-Color Gold 9mm Three Strand Tubogas Rolling Bangle Bracelet
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
With a timeless but modern style, this chic intertwined three strand 9mm tubogas rolling bangle bracelet was originally inspired by the flexible automotive gas tubing of the 1920’s....
18k Gold, Gold
Handmade Tri-Color Gold Three-Strand 12mm Tubogas Rolling Bangle Bracelet
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
With a timeless but modern style, this chic intertwined three strand 12mm tubogas rolling bangle bracelet was originally inspired by the fl...
18k Gold
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
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