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 Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A Bulgari bracelet composed of twelve graduated cabochon sapphires, accented by brilliant and marquise cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond bracelet 12 floral sections with 96 round diamonds approx 8.55 ct and 4 oval yellow sapphires app 5.44 ct and 4 oval sapphires app 5.93 ct and oval ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Bracelet A bracelet set with 48 cabochon sapphires and accented round cut diamonds. Approximate Sapphire Weight: 59.70 carats Approximate Diamond Weight: 6.60 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Retro Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A yellow gold bracelet adorned with 5 round cut sapphires and 8 round cut diamonds Made circa 1940 Approximate Sapphire Weight: .85 carats App...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A white gold bracelet set with 8 oval sapphires, accented by round-cut diamonds and square-cut sapphires. Approximate length: 7 inches Metal Type: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A white and yellow gold bracelet set with 10 French-cut sapphires, accented by diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 1 carat Approximate Sapphire Weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Multi Colored Sapphire 40.43Ctw & Diamond Statement Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant and colorful bracelet exudes sophistication. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold, it features multi shape colorful sapphires studded in prong setting with round cut diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Made in 14k Yellow Gold with mix color no heat sapphire pear shape Totaling 17.03ct Length 7”
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.89 Carat Multi Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
13.89 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold This magnificent Oval shape sapphire tennis bracelet is incredulous. The solitaire Oval-shaped Oval-cut sapphires are beautifu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Sapphire 8.56ct & Diamond 2.41ct Bracelet, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning bracelet is made of multi-sapphire and Diamond, crafted in luxurious 18-carat ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sophia D Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant line bracelet featuring 30 natural sapphires totaling approximately 19.56 carats, set in 18K yellow gold. Each sapphire is cut in a clean emerald shape and arranged in a s...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 121.00 Carat Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and diamond bracelet adorned with 121.00 cts tw of unheated multicolor oval cut sapphires surrounded by 28.50 cts tw of diamonds packed hexagonally in a 18 kt white gold br...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.
