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.
Vintage Kurt Wayne 18K Gold Diamond Button Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold button-style diamond earrings marked "KW 750". There are a total of seventy-four (74) round diamonds totaling 3.70 carats; G-H color and VVS-VS clarity. Measure 5/8...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Beveled Origami Sapphire Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. beveled origami clip earrings set with round-cut sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1960. The earrings have clip...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 8.50 Carats, USA
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of pear shape pavé diamond earrings in 18K yellow gold. Earrings are marked "18K" on the back. They feature 174 round diamonds with a total carat weight of 8.50, F-H color an ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Trinity Earrings in Tri-Color Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Cartier Trinity collection earrings are composed of 18K tri-color gold and round diamonds. Marked on the back "Cartier 1995 D33102 Cartier 750". The diamonds are inset into the cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Aldo Cipullo 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Doorknocker Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Houston, TX
Aldo Cipullo doorknocker style earrings in 18K yellow gold and carved onyx. Marked "A. Cipullo 18k" on the back. They measure 1 3/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches, and are a clip-on style.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Boucheron 18K Gold Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage Boucheron triple tassel earrings with carved rock crystal beads , pavé diamond accents and 18K yellow gold. There are 48 round brilliant-cut diamonds set in gold be...
Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pyramid Cabochon Citrine Clip-On Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Bvlgari earrings epitomize luxury and sophistication with their exquisite design and impeccable craftsmanship. Each earring features a stunning pyramid cabochon citrin...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18kt Yellow and White Gold Pyramid Citrine Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer: Bulgari ♦ Metal: 18 karat yellow gold and white gold ♦ Gemstone: Citrine ♦ Circa: 2010 ♦ 1 inch square ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia presentation box ♦ Condition: Excellent , ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Citrine Diamond Prong Setting Stud Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and elegant, these beautiful 18 karat white gold earrings represent a perfect balance between brilliance and color. The classic and timeless design is enhanced by the presenc...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sophisticated design from celebrated designer David Yurman, these Albion earrings combine the brand’s iconic cable motif with the warm brilliance of richly colored citrine...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Gold and citrine Bulgari earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat yellow gold hexagonal earringswith a hexagonal cut citrine Signed: Bulgari. weight: 17.39 g dimensions: 17 x 17 cm
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Citrine Stud Earrings 5.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 5.78 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 9 x 9 mm
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
