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.
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1995, USA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful clip-on earrings from Tiffany & Co date back to 1995. Made of 18k gold they are adorned with diamonds. Stylish and comfortable to wear, they are a pair of earrings wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond clip-on earrings
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
These hefty 1980s David Webb clip-on earrings are made of 18k gold and enamel and embellished with a geometric design in round cut diamonds. The earrings are part of a set with a mat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro 18k Gold Lever-Back Earrings with 0.4ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful example of the retro earrings of the 1970s. Though chunky in appearance they are not heavy and do not weigh down on the earlobes. Made of 18k yellow gold they are...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bee Goddess 18k white gold and tapered baguette cut diamond dangly earrings
Located in London, GB
This sleek pair of Bee Goddess diamond earrings are made of 18k white gold and have 1,79 carats VS quality G colour tapered baguette cut diamonds. They are extremely light on the ear...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold Knotted Clip on Earrings with Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
These stylish 18k gold earrings are intricately engraved to create a contrast texture to the polished grooves. They are statement clip on earrings and have additional add pins top th...
18k Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold and diamond hoop earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
These stylish 1960s 18k gold and diamond hoop earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels are highly wearable both day and night. The gold has been engraved and embellished with a total of appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage AK ANNE KLEIN signed silver tone modernist designer clip on earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AK ANNE KLEIN • silver tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ❤️...
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Tubogas Clip Earrings, Italy, 1980s Design
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari clip Earrings Made in Italy 18k White and Yellow Gold approx weight 29 grams Size: diameter approx 22mm Width: approx 10mm Design: Rounded, “twisted ribbon” silhou...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k white gold earring hoops from the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection. The earrings measure 17 x 9mm and feature a lever-...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage silver tone modernist designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 3/8" by 3/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ ...
Silver
Bulgari French 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop form earrings with fluted segments Alternating with yellow and white gold With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with French hallmarks for...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Fan Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Fan Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver TIF968 These elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co earrings are made of sterling silver and the earrings are newl...
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.
