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 Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 round mother of pearl stones 11mm each Details: Measurements: 17mm x 18mm x 20mm Weight: 19.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks:...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Bulgari Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 Black Onyx stones. Details: Measurements: 15mm x 26mm Weight: 12.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy *Free...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Bulgari Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cufflinks by Bulgari. With 2 Black Onyx stones. Details: Measurements: 17mm x 18mm x 20mm Weight: 14.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Bulgari, 750, 2337AL *Fre...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Classic Round Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Classic Round Cufflinks by Bulgari. These Bvlgari cufflinks are crafted in 18k yellow gold with a sleek, round design, accented by a diagonal row of brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Authentic Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks are a striking accessory that exudes luxury. Made from 18k yellow gold, these cufflinks feature exquisite lapis l...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Pure Alhambra Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. These rare cufflinks from Van Cleef & Arpels are part of the prestigious Pure Alhambra collection. Exp...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks Material: 18k yellow gold, Mother of Pearl Length: 2cm Weight: 16.2 gram Hallmarked: Bvlgari, 750, Made In Italy In excellent cond...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cufflinks- These elegant Bvlgari cufflinks are crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Size: 15 mm Weight: 6.7 dwt. / 10.5 gr. Hallmark: m 2337AI 750 Very good condition, professionally polished. Will come packaged in a Bvlgari box...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Double Circle Chain Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Fifth Avenue Sign Charm Pendant Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy Design: Fifth Avenue street sign charm pendant Me...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Signature Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Concave Circle Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Style: Signature Concave Circle Cufflinks Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Gemstones: Natural black onyx approximately 0.34" Design: Concave circu...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, Tricolor Gold Cirlcle Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish cufflinks by Bulgari depict a circular design with a mixture of gold colors including a rose gold disk, white gold and yellow gold disk. Measurements: 5/8 inch wide - ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Black Onyx. Signed by Bvlgari
Onyx, 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.
