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...
BULGARI Astrale 18k Gold Vintage Drop Earrings with Diamonds & Colored Stones
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, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price|31% Off
W 0.44 in L 3.19 in
Michael Kneebone Multi-Gemstone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Offered are these one-of-a-kind dangle earrings consisting of pear shaped peridot, oval shaped amethyst, trillion cut blue topaz and emerald cut citrine. The earrings begin and end ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pear...
$1,500 / item
W 0.63 in L 1.66 in
Tutti Frutti Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Tutti Frutti Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold and Diamonds wavy bars, 26 round full cut diamonds weighing 0,26 carats,and 3 pairs Rubies ,Emeralds and Blue ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Kai 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone & Daimond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
These Kai Fine Jewelry 2.88ctw Multi Gemstone & Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings celebrate the beauty of versatility and color. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, they feature a ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, ...
$2,800
Dm 0.4 in L 1.46 in
Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Modern Gold Multicolor Pearl Drop Earrings by Marco Bicego, Made in Italy
By Marco Bicego
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18K yellow gold multicolor drop earrings by Italian designer Marco BICEGO. Featuring a luminous 8.5 mm natural pearl, these elegant earrings measure 2 inches in length and wei...
Pearl, Gold, 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
$12,341
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
Contemporary 14K Gold Multi-Color Quartz Chandelier Earrings Pearls Diamond
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute triumph of whimsical asymmetry and sophisticated high-jewelry design, this magnificent pair of contemporary chandelier earrings is masterfully crafted in solid 14-karat y...
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace Bulgari Allegra necklace crafted in yellow gold Features Pearls and Colored gemstones Elegantly set with brilliant-cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yel...
Harry Winston 18K Gold Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Flushing, NY
Harry Winston 18K Gold Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings Marked: HW 750 WINSTON Approximate Dimensions: 4.2 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 28.2 grams in weight. 24.56 mm x 23.95 mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-gemstone Ring Pavé-set round-cut Diamonds totaling 0.60 carats Oval-cut Tourmaline Rectangle-cut Citrine Pear-cut Peridot Round-cut Topaz Marke...
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz
Vintage Maico 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Maico 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings Marked: Macio Approximate Dimensions: 2.2 cm (Length) 1.8 cm (Width) 8.59 mm - 8.46...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings 18K White Gold earrings mounted with Approximately 2.8 (+/-) carats of mixed cut Diamonds and (2) sizable Oval Pearls Approximate ...
Diamond, Pearl
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Puzzle Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Puzzle Earring Marked: 750 BVLGARI Approximate Dimensions: 2.3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 22.8 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
