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 Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Allegra Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as yellow gold geometric form drops with oval shaped surmounts Prong set with an oval cut amethyst and oval shaped cabochon topaz Each measuring 7.0 x 5.0 mm - transparent p...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
$12,356
BVLGARI Astrale earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Astrale semi-articulated earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and colored stones. Condition: very good condition. Length: 3.2 cm. Width: 1.8 cm. Diamond weight: 0...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold sapphire and diamond Vintage Earrings.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite Bvlgari earrings showcase a stunning combination of sapphires and diamonds. The focal point is a remarkable baguette-cut blue sapphire, approximately 8.59 carats, pai...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000
W 0.69 in L 0.69 in
Bulgari French 1980's Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as geometric quatrefoil forms featuring bezel set amethyst and tourmaline Octagonal cut and each measuring 5.5 x 5.5 mm - medium purple and reddish pink Accented by round br...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
These Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings are crafted in 18 kt white gold and express the joyful, vibrant spirit that defines the Allegra collecti...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Sapphire Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1980s ~14.5ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Sapphire Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1980s ~14.5ctw These Bulgari earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and feature a structured drop design composed of three distinc...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and colorful creation from the 1970s, these BULGARI ear clips reflect the Maison’s iconic embrace of vibrant cabochon gemstones and daring design. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18k gold earrings with cabochon-cut turquoise stones on the ear, attached to a horizontal round circle with calibre-cut pavé set green tourmaline, below is a round turquois...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bvlgari, Mediterranean Eden Diamond, Amethyst and Peridot Earrings, 18K
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
These playful earrings from Bvlgari's Mediterranean Eden Collection are in a beaded design with amethyst rondelles centered by two bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds suspending a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Pearl Peridot Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Peridot Pearl Rock Crystal Drop Earrings by Bulgari. The Authentic! Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Peridot Crystal Drop Earrings are a radiant displa...
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Rock Crystal
Vintage GIA 31 carat total weight sapphire diamond 18k gold platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage 1970s earrings in 18k gold and platinum showcase vibrant no-heat Sri Lankan sapphires paired with sparkling diamonds, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Cer...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage diamond carved tourmaline 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage diamond carved tourmaline 18k yellow gold earrings are a bold and artistic example of 1980s jewelry design, combining vibrant natural gemstones with luxurious gold craftsmans...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.30 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking vintage sapphire and diamond earrings are a glamorous 1970’s design, featuring 88 square cut sapphires weighing approximately 5.30 carats in total. Invisibly set throu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold clip earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking vintage diamond, ruby, and sapphire clip earrings are a glamorous 1980’s design, featuring 20 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats in total. Graded...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvcciari Italian 3.15 carat diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These stunning Italian vintage diamond earrings are a glamorous 1970’s design, beautifully crafted with bold presence, fine detail, and exceptional sparkle. Featuring 64 round brilli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 5.00 carat diamond 18k yellow gold drop earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These exquisite vintage Cartier diamond drop earrings are a refined and glamorous design from the 2000’s, showcasing the timeless elegance and craftsmanship associated with the iconi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
