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.
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Bvlgari Diamond Hoop Clip Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic pair of authentic Bvlgari B.zero1 diamond hoop clip earrings crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold. Inspired by the architectural curves of Rome’s Colosseum, the celebra...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,388Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.4 in D 0.6 in L 0.79 in
Bvlgari 2 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Tronchetto Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite Bvlgari Tronchetto huggie hoop earrings are masterfully crafted in lustrous 18k white gold, embodying the bold and sophisticated aesthetic for which the Roman maison ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold 1.52ct Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari Serpenti earrings will add a touch of luxury to any occasion. Designed to resemble a stylized snakes head, the sleek 18K White ...
Diamond, 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
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold 1.52ct Diamond Earrings BV02-011426
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
An abstract snakes head design makes these Bvlgari Serpenti earrings instantly alluring. Set in 18K White Gold, these iconic earrings shine b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Astrale Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely pair of earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The earrings feature 1.10 carats of perfectly matched round brilliant cut diamonds. The elegant des...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Elysia Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in 18kt white gold, these sophisticated Bvlgari Elisia drop earrings feature an elegant, articulated design with elliptical hoops pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and acc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,130
H 0.1 in W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.9 Carat Round G VS Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: These vintage Bvlgari clip-on earrings, crafted in 18K white gold, embody timeless elegance and sophistication. Adorned with a dazzling array ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Oblong Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and substantial, these Bulgari-style hoop earrings feature a domed, tapered silhouette fully illuminated by a dazzling pavé setting of round brilliant-cut diamonds. There a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18k White Gold & Diamond La Strada Clip-On Earrings TDW = 0.92 ct
By Chopard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful White Gold La Strada Clip-On Earrings from Chopard Two Rows of 44 Pavé-Set Round Diamonds in a Curved Setting w/ White Gold Bezel TDW = 0.92 ct 19 mm Long x 15 mm Wide Tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
