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 Festa Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bvlgari 18k rose gold amethyst, rose quartz and diamond dangle earrings from the Festa high jewelry collection. This pair of long Bvlgari Festa earring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Bvlgari Peridot Amethyst and Diamond Mediterranean Eden Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning pair of vintage Bvlgari “Mediterranean Eden” earrings. Each earring showcases a smooth cabochon amethyst set with a central diamond, leading to a sequence of decorative el...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k 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 Sassi Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Topaz drop-beads, Amethyst beads, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 2 3/8 inches long
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
18 carat Gold Coral, Amethyst and Diamond Delice de Goa Cartier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold earrings with coral, amethysts and brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, model Delice de Goa. weight: 12.2 g dimensions: 30 x 13 cm
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$67,448
W 0.52 in L 0.83 in
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery Collection Rubellite, Diamond and Emeral
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A spectacular pair of vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery earrings set in 18k rose gold, circa 2019.
The earrings are designed as stylised serpent heads, pavé-set thro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,060
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Custom Rose Gold Fig Earrings with Amethysts and Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig cocktail drop earrings are crafted from 14 karat rose gold and feature detachable cabochon amethyst drops, along with two black diamonds. The earrings were featured in a Vo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are crafted from 18 karat rose gold, featuring detachable amethyst drops and rubies. Each drop measures 0.26x0.16 inches (6.7x4 mm),...
Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Stud Earrings with Quartz and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings showcase the beauty of 18 karat rose gold, featuring detachable natural amethyst drops and mint quartzes (prasiolites). With a length of 1.3 inches (33 mm), these earrings exude elegance and sophistication. This is a custom made piece. The versatile gemstones complement all hair and face types, while the rose gold adds a chic touch. The drop design evokes the artistic charm of oil painting renaissance, enhancing any look with a classic and refined attitude. The earrings can also be worn without the drops, serving as everyday casual earrings...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Bvlgari 18K White Gold and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed in polished eighteen karat white gold as two intertwined flowers, the flower heads composed of (10) pear cut diamonds accented by (10) round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti Seduttori Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a serpent in highly polished eighteen karat white gold with diamond pave. It is set with (36) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Clovers Bracelet, Size Large
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: Designed as a hinged oval bangle in eighteen karat rose gold featuring twenty iconic clover motifs set with (80) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès Amulettes 18K Rose Gold and Pink Opal Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a trace chain in highly polished eighteen karat rose gold suspending a Kelly bag pendant crafted of eighteen karat rose gold and carved pink opal. The neckl...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, 10-Diamonds, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold set with (10) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.96 carat. This classic model is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom 18K Yellow Gold, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a single onyx and diamond set blossom motif, framed by eighteen karat yellow gold, on a geometric chain. It is set with (8) diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Onyx, 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.
