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.
Bvlgari Astrale 18K White Gold 1.45ct Diamond Bracelet BV07-060426
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
With motifs that evoke constellations, this Bvlgari Astrale bracelet is a wearable work of art. This sleek, sophisticated design includes sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1....
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Wrap your wrist with sinuous elegance with this Bvlgari Viper bracelet. The coiled design, geometric pattern, and glamorous diamond embellishment capture the allure of the serpent. E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.72ct Diamond Ring BV10-012226
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Parentesi ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a 14mm wide-band form. Signature bracket-shaped Parentesi motifs repeat across the openworked center, creating a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Bracelet BR10522-W
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant, understated bracelet is ideal for everyday wear. An arrangement of Diamonds totaling 0.40 carats sits at the center of this pieces delicate 7 chain. Crafted from 14K Wh...
Diamond
de Grisogono Vortice 18K White Gold 1.60ct Diamond Bracelet DG01-040826
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
This De Grisogono Vortice bracelet offers understated elegance. The simple, stylish design makes it an ideal piece for anyone with a minimalist aesth...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Dome Ring BV16-040826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A dramatic rounded design makes this Bvlgari ring impossible to ignore. Inset Diamonds on each side of the 18K White Gold setting add contemporary elegance and a touch of sparkle. Id...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet 2.80 Carats
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Bvlgari “Serpenti Viper” bracelet, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with approximately 2.80 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. This striking design reinter...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold 6 Circle Charm Bracelet 6.25"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: 6 Circle Charm Bracelet Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Design: Six interconnected polished circle charms Measurements: Approxim...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18ct White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Corona Tennis Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari 18ct White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Corona Tennis Bracelet Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ891 Brand: Bulgari Model: Corona Tennis Bracelet Type: Bracelet Serial Numb...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 4.60 Carat 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, this authentic Bvlgari tennis bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with a continuous line of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Divas' Dream Bracelet 355625
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond bracelet from the Divas' Dream collection. The cuff style bracelet has a fan-shaped motif with 18 ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 bracelet in white gold and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 bangle bracelet in 18k white gold and diamonds. Original price: €19,100. Condition: like new. Size: small. Wrist circumference: 6 inches. Width: 0.7 cm. Thickness: 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
