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.
Chopard Happy Diamonds Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating pair of earrings from the world renowned French jewellery house of Chopard. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, these pieces showcase a circular shaped design w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional pair of diamond drop earrings from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of diamond earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Chopard. Each earring is set with 15 perfectly matched round brilliant cut white diamonds. As you woul...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined pair of drop earrings crafted from 18ct white during the Art Deco movement. Each of these identical earrings feature two round faceted old mine cut diamonds, e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Small Model Frivole Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding pair of diamond cluster earrings from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. These earrings have been crafted from 18ct whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted pair of diamond drop earrings. Each vintage piece has been crafted from 14ct gold with a rub-over setting playing host to the larger of the two st...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari Cerchi Astrale 18k Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold Cerchi Astrale earrings by Bulgari, with approx. 1.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Earrings are 41mm long x 21mm wide. Marked: Bvlgari, 750, made in Italy, Italian mark...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dream Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold 2.10 Carat Total
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A dazzling interpretation of one of Bvlgari’s most iconic motifs, these Diva’s Dream diamond earrings embody the glamour, elegance, and architectural beauty that define the legendary...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings A pair of Bulgari diamond earrings set with 92 marquise cut and 60 round cut diamonds. The round diamond at the ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold
BULGARI Diva's Dream Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous Bvlgari earrings from the classic Diva's Dream collection features a mosaic fan design crafted in 18k white gold and set with 106 round brilliant E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Elysia Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in 18kt white gold, these sophisticated Bvlgari Elisia drop earrings feature an elegant, articulated design with elliptical hoops pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and acc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Bulgari Elliptic Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Golden Spiral A dance of form and light, captured in gold. These modern earrings from 1970 embody a sleek elegance with their spiral design. Crafted in 18k gold, each piece features ...
Diamond, 18k 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.
