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.
Passo Doppio Pearl Earrings by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless elegance meets vintage luxury with these authentic Bulgari Passo Doppio Pearl Earrings. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this iconic design from the 1980s showcases the brand's ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 6 baguette cut = 0.12cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 27.25mm Weight: 8.55 grams
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage pearls diamond 18k white gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant vintage pearl and diamond drop earrings are a refined 1980’s design, each featuring a luminous pearl measuring approximately 8.29mm. The pearls create a soft and classi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Diamond and Japanese Akoya Pearl Earrings set in 14 KT White Gold 9.22 mm Certified $990 017530 This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry N...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Earrings set in 14 KT White Gold 5.25 mm Certified $990 017544 This is a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,514
W 0.34 in L 1.8 in
Contemporary 18K White Gold South Sea Pearls Diamond Grain Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and refined, these beautiful 18 karat white gold earrings represent a perfect balance between classic design and contemporary taste, ideal for those seeking a luminous yet un...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 KT 8.55 mm Certified $1,895 018210 This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Lo...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Australian Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. In the Art Deco style, these dangling earrings feature a line of 5 princess-cut diamonds holding a round, pearly-white Akoya cultur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage cultured pearl diamond 14k white gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage 1980s earrings are crafted in 14k white gold, featuring two luminous cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.07mm. Each pearl is accented by a marquise cut diamond, t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 1980s These Bulgari earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and set with white South Sea pearls framed within octagonal ...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
MAZ Pearl Diamond Earrings 18K Mother of Pearl White & Yellow Gold ~.78ctw
By Maz
Located in Fairfield, CT
MAZ Pearl Diamond Earrings 18K Mother of Pearl White and Yellow Gold ~.78ctw These sophisticated clip-on earrings feature round white diamonds totaling 0.78 carats, set in an inters...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Backs~1.4 ctw Circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Bulgari Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Backs~1.4 ctw Circa 1980 These earrings by Bvlgari are made in platinum and 18k yellow gold, featuring a sculptural design with a fl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mikimoto Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in Fairfield, CT
Mikimoto Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearls These earrings by Mikimoto feature cultured pearls centered within an intricate diamond-set design made in 18k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18K Flower Earrings South Sea Pearl White Gold
By Picchiotti
Located in Fairfield, CT
Picchiotti 18K Flower Earrings South Sea Pearl White Gold These Picchiotti earrings are designed in 18k white gold in the form of softly sculpted flowers. A single ~13.6mm round pe...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marina B Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Circa 1990s
By Marina B
Located in Fairfield, CT
Marina B Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Circa 1990s These Marina B earrings are made in 18k white gold with a bold, sculptural design. Smoo...
Diamond, Gold, 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.
