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 Doppio Cuore Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold Bvlgari Doppio Cuore earrings. Measuring 26mm x 26mm. Marked: Bvlgari, 750, Italian mark. Weight - 18.2 grams.
Gold
Bvlgari Gold Heart Hoop Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These creative ear clips are designed as interlocking gold hearts. - Signed Bvlgari - Italy - 18 karat yellow gold - Total weight 18.23 grams - Length 1¼ inches, width 1¼ inches Th...
Yellow Gold
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
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Pearl Drop Earrings circa 1990's Clip or Post option
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Pearl Earrings Made in Italy circa 1990's 18k Yellow Gold approx weight 14 grams Earring Size: approx 1' inch high. Pearl size...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Alveare Earrings 18k Gold and Stainless Steel Ear Clip Hoops Parentesi
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Original The iconic Parentesi collection, these ear clips are composed of gold and stainless steel. extension of the Bvlgari Parentesi and Tubogas styles. Made in the 1980's ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Bulgari Alveare Gold and Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Alveare hoop earrings by Bvlgari. Earrings measure 25mm (1" ) in diameter and 9.5mm wide. For non pierced ears, posts can be easily adde...
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Gold Earrings 18k Spiga Collection Clip-On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari Spiga huggie earrings, crafted in 18k gold and feature the iconic chevron pattern that defines the Spiga collection. The woven design is inspired by wheat stalks, g...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 2-Tone Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the one-and-only house of Bulgari (or Bvlgari if you prefer) some these super fashionable 2-tone 18 karat gold earrings. With secure ear clips and the kind of impeccable design ...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Two-Toned Doppio Cuore Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s
18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Two-Tone Gold Silver Clip-On Earrings 24.52 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with the timeless elegance of these vintage clip-on earrings. Crafted from exquisite 18 Karat two-tone gold and sterling ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
BVLGARI 18K Dual Hues of Gold Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and timeless, these BVLGARI ear clips express the house’s signature harmony between form and proportion. Fashioned in tones of 18K gold—yellow and white—they exhibit a ref...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of Bvlgari “Puzzle” ear clips, designed as sculptural, graduated chevrons pavé-set throughout with approximately 4.50 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. Mounted in 18k...
Diamond, Gold, 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.
