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 Doppio Cuore Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Doppio Cuore Heart Earrings by Bulgari. With approximately 102 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1 clarity, F color, total weight approximately 4.00ct. These ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Invisibility Set Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite 18K gold earrings are a stunning blend of elegance and luxury. They are adorned with approximately 90 round brilliant-cut diamonds, which provide a dazzling sparkle. ...
Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Drop Earrings W/Blue Topaz, Citrine, and Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Masterfully crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, these spectacular multi-tiered statement drop earrings showcase a bold, geometric interplay of vibrant color and brilliant light. The d...
18k Gold
David Webb 18K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli With Diamond Clip-On Earrings.
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite diamond and lapis lazuli earrings, crafted in 1970, showcase a perfect blend of luxury and sophistication. Each earring is adorned with 6.0 carats of dazzling round w...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Platinum Radiant-Cut Diamond Earrings studs W/Box & GIA Certificate
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These sophisticated, square, radiant-cut diamond earrings by Bvlgari, crafted in 2009, are made of platinum and feature a stunning design. Each earring features a radiant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Earrings Diamond Burst Clips French Import Marks
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Exquisite clip-on earrings by David Webb. Crafted in 18k gold. Featuring round white diamonds. Total diamond weight, 12.4 carats. Diamonds graded E color, VS1 clarity. Dimensions: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
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...
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Pink Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings, GIA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of Bvlgari ear clips, circa 1980s, centering oval Sri Lankan pink and blue sapphires, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette-cut diamonds in sculptural yel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems-set earrings designed by Bvlgari. This is a great pair of clips-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yello...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Bulgari Sapphire Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1980s ~14.5ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Sapphire Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1980s ~14.5ctw These Bulgari earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and feature a structured drop design composed of three distinc...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
These Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings are crafted in 18 kt white gold and express the joyful, vibrant spirit that defines the Allegra collecti...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 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.
