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 B.Zero1 18K Rose Large Rose Gold Hoop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2459 Date 2015 Model B.Zero1 Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 21.6 g Width 3 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previously...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Earrings 2.06 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold pair of diamond earrings by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The earrings are in the shape of the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti snake set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Alveare Gold and Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Alveare hoop earrings by Bvlgari. Earrings measure 25mm (1" ) in diameter and 9.5mm wide. For non pierced ears, posts can be easily adde...
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold B.zero1 Huggie Hoop Earrings #25928
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold B.zero1 Huggie Hoop Earrings- A timeless expression of modern Italian luxury, these Bvlgari hoop earrings are expertlly crafted in rich 18K rose gold. Inspired...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Eve_r New Earrings in Rose Gold & Mother Of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in rose gold and mother of pearl Also availbale with malachite Measures: 35mm/1.37in EVE_R COLLECTION The edgy and modern colors of turquoise, onyx and coral give life to E...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152447 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the ...
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152447 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the ...
Handcrafted 18 Karats Rose Gold Scratched Satin Design Hoops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Silhouette" Collection Small Scratched Circles 18 Karat Rose Gold Modern Earrings. A Timeless hoops earrings, handcrafted in 18 karats Rose Hammered Scratched Gold...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K Rose Gold Hoop Large Model Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301163 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 RRP £5,150 Incl. Taxes / €5,800 Incl. Taxes / $5,350 Excl. Taxes Model B8301211 Serial Number BY**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weigh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Alveare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Earrings. Bvlgari. Hallmarked: Bvlgari, 750, Serial. Condition: Pre-owned. Includes our gift box. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and polished stainles...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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.
