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 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 1980's Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Passo Doppio J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed a j-hoop style earrings grooved with link-style "Passo Doppio" motif Centering bezel set round shaped tourmaline cabochons Measuring 5.0 mm - transparent medium pink in colo...
Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1980's Multi-Gem 18K Gold Platinum Vintage J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop style earrings comprised of platinum surmounts and graduated bezel set gemstones Diamonds weigh approximately 1.12 carats total G color with VS2 clarity and bead s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marina B. Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Interchangeable Pneu Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized chestnut motif surmounts suspending tiered geometric drops with interchangeable beads Surmounts feature bezel set triangular tourmaline cabochons measuring 8.0 x...
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Marina B. 1980's Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as hoop earring comprised of carved black jade segments and yellow gold station Black jade segments measure 8.5 x 4.0 mm - opaque glossy black in color Gold stations center ...
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
2000's Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow J-Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop forms featuring channel set rectangular step-cut gemstones arranged as a rainbow Compromised of tourmaline, amethyst, topaz, tourmaline, and citrine - each measuri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
BULGARI 'Divas Dream' Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Subsumed Multiple Fan-Shaped Icons Inspired by the Curved Mosaics on the Marble Floors of the Caracalla Baths in Rome. Each Fan-Shaped Motif is Embellished with Petite Round Diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k 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
Bellari 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Earrings
By Bellarri
Located in New York, NY
These Bellarri earrings are a vibrant and highly collectible designer pair, showcasing the brand’s signature love of bold color, feminine styling, and richly layered gemstone combina...
Diamond, 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.
