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.
Angela Cummings Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings 15.5 Grams
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Angela Cummings Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with these sophisticated clip-on earrings by renowned designer Angela Cummings. Crafted from luxu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aldo Cipullo Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings 35.5 Grams
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Designer: ALDO CIPULLO Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embrace a touch of timeless elegance with these captivating vintage clip-on earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo. Crafted ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings 20.6 Grams
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BUCCELLATI Detailed Description: Vintage Clip-On Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Buccellati DESCRIPTION: Elevate your accessory collection with a vintage 18 Karat Yellow G...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings Enamel 3.6 Carat Round Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with these vintage clip-on earrings by Designer David Webb. Crafted with 18 Karat Yellow Gold, these earrings feature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.15 Carat Round H VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with these vintage 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings, featuring a stunning design reminiscent of elegant leaves. Adorned wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Clunn 18K YG Clip On Earrings with 1 Ct Round F VS Diamonds 21 MM Crystal
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Andrew Clunn Detailed Description: 1 Carat Diamond & Crystal Embrace vintage elegance with these striking clip-on earrings, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold. Each earring ...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in) Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
18k Gold
1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold. Measure approx. 20 mm x 10 mm and weigh 16.0 grams. Earrings feature an omega cl...
18k Gold
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 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
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
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
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.
