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.
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
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Earrings T&Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
These Tiffany & Co. Legacy earrings bring graceful movement to any ensemble. A line of bezel-set round Diamonds cascades from the post down each earring before opening into a fan...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
These dazzling Bvlgari earrings add a striking note of color and sparkle to any ensemble. Each fan-shaped design is built around an oval Sapphire center — one a 1.14 carat blue Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Broomall, PA
These Harry Winston earrings are the picture of sophistication. At the center of each sits a luminous 13.2mm Pearl, encircled by a halo of Diamonds that alternates square step-cut st...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Broomall, PA
Vintage Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl This Cartier Chandra necklace and earring set presents a refined contemporary design in 18K white gold, combinin...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond and White Coral Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Broomall, PA
Mimicking the softness of a real bloom, these Van Cleef and Arpels Rose de Noël earrings are shaped from broad white Coral petals set ...
Coral, Diamond
Bulgari 2000's Diamond Ceramic 18 Karat White Gold Cerchi Astrale Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed round surmounts suspending white gold and ceramic concentric style circular disk drops Surmounts and white gold disks are bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold Astrale Earrings 21.43g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
These rare Bvlgari Astrale earrings are crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, embodying the brand’s signature balance of elegance and bold design. Each earring showcases a radiant mu...
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
Bvlgari B.zero1 Dangling 18k White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: B.zero1 Drop Dangle Earrings Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy Design: Four engraved B.zero1 disc charms with chain d...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari ceramic 18k white gold circular drop earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic Bvlgari earrings from the 1990's in gleaming white gold, showcasing bold ceramic insets with a signature Italian design and luxurious vintage appeal.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dream Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold 2.10 Carat Total
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A dazzling interpretation of one of Bvlgari’s most iconic motifs, these Diva’s Dream diamond earrings embody the glamour, elegance, and architectural beauty that define the legendary...
Diamond, White 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.
