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.
Important Bvlgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set Brooch: 1 Old European Cut diamond weighing 9.41 carat Set with 58 marquise cut and 38 round cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring round & baguette cut diamondss Measurements: 1.13" long Made crica 1975 Back Type: clip on with post S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond And Two Tone Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond And Two Tone Gold Earrings Two-tone earrings designed with a swirl motif set with round-cut diamonds. Approximate Length: 1.25" Back Type: Clip-on Approximate Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings set with baguette & round cut diamonds Round Cut Diamond Weight: approximately 1.32 carats Baguette Cut Diamond Weight: approximately .88 cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings Gold earrings set with a central princess cut diamond, framed by pave set round cut diamonds and sculptural wave details. Approximate Length: 1" Back Type: Clip-o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings A pair of gold earrings with 32 round cut diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 7/8 inches Diamond color & cla...
Diamond, 18k 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
Bulgari Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Each sculpted and polished gold earring with round diamond accents Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Bulgari Elliptic Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Golden Spiral A dance of form and light, captured in gold. These modern earrings from 1970 embody a sleek elegance with their spiral design. Crafted in 18k gold, each piece features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 10.07ct Diamond Clip-On Earrings Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
These Bvlgari earrings are made to make a statement. Each is built from a series of stacked, scalloped heart-shaped tiers, densely pavé-set with round brilliant Diamonds across every...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Diamond Rose Cut Dangling Earrings, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of BVLGARI Diamond Rose Cut Dangling Earrings made in 18k.white gold. The diamond rose cuts weigh 6.38 carats and the round brilliant cuts weigh 0.39 carats. The length is 1.6...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Cerchi Astrale 18k Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold Cerchi Astrale earrings by Bulgari, with approx. 1.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Earrings are 41mm long x 21mm wide. Marked: Bvlgari, 750, made in Italy, Italian mark...
Diamond, 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.
