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 B.ZERO1 B.Zero 1 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bulgari Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
One of the most popular collections of the house of Bvlgari is the B.zero, Inspired in the Colleseum. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, The complete piece weighs 42.7 grams, its inn...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Tubogas 18K Gold Tri Color Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The timeless elegance and beauty from Cartier, Is represented on this signature Tri-Color Tubogas Link Bracelet. Made in solid 18K Gold, with highly polished white, rose & yellow ...
18k Gold
Cartier French Maillon Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier French Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet This exquisite original, authentic Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet is a superb exampl...
Yellow Gold
1980s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This Tiffany & Co. vintage link bracelet, dated 2001, embodies the timeless craftsmanship and bold elegance of the house. Designed in rich 18K yellow gold, the piece features substan...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Cuff Bulgari Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Bvlgari Tubogas cuff bracelet is a timeless icon of Italian craftsmanship. Featuring sleek round onyx inlays framed in polished 18K yellow gold, the flexible Tubogas des...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein Cord Vintage Pompeii Column 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful collectible vintage bracelet from legendary Barry Kieselstein-Cord bracelet is crafted in 18-karat Green gold, weighing a hefty 111.3 grams and measuring 7” around th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Parentesi Hematite Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bvlgari Parentesi bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold and polished hematite, showcasing one of the house's most iconic and enduring designs. Inspired by the interloc...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari Oro Acciaio bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel, reflecting the bold, industrial design language associated with the house in the late 1970s to early 1980s....
18k Gold, Steel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Parentesi Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Authentic Bvlgari Parentesi cuff bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Features the iconic geometric Parentesi design with signature flush terminals and high...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18k Bulgari Cuff Parentesi Bracelet Size Small
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari Parentesi bangle bracelet is a great example of the brand’s distinctive design language. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the bangle measures 5.5 inches in inner circ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Bulgari Steel and Gold Parentesi Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Crafted in Italy, this Bulgari Parentesi bracelet combines steel and gold for a sophisticated look. Weighing 60.5 grams with a flexible design, it offers comfortable wear on a 6.5-in...
Gold, Steel
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.
