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.
NALLY JEWELS all GIA Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings.
Located in New York, NY
NALLY JEWELS all GIA Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings. This inside out diamond hoop earrings are made with 54 emerald cut diamonds color D-F, Clarity VS1+, total carat weight 3...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings In 18k White Gold. Made in France. The earrings set inside and out with round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of approximat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Inside- out Hoop
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Inside- out Hoop Ear clip Earrings In 18k White And Yellow Gold. Circa 1970's - 1980's. The earrings feature wide design with a center in 18k whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hoop Earrings Inside-Out with Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18.78ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings consist of 64 emerald cut diamonds "U" seton the outside of the front wall and inside of the back wall of the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France. The earrings set inside and out with round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NALLY JEWELS Emerald Cut Diamond huggie Earrings In 18
Located in New York, NY
NALLY JEWELS Emerald Cut Diamond huggie Earrings In 18k Yellow Gold. Each of these huggie earrings 'U' set with 3 emerald cut diamonds, equipped with the posts and omega clips. Ther...
Diamond, 18k Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold, No-Oil Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent display of color and craftsmanship, these Bulgari ear clips embody the house’s opulent aesthetic and architectural flair. Designed in 18K yellow gold, each earring casc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Bvlgari 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, Late 20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In the signature design of Bvlgari, these emerald and diamond earrings celebrate bold color and architectural rhythm. Lush oval emeralds cascade in sculptural strands, framed by cris...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Alternating Emerald and Sapphire Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Bvlgari earrings have a symphony of diamonds alongside a captivating row of alternating emeralds and sapphires. There are 12 square buff top sapphires that weigh approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.0ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings AER-16447-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
In 18k yellow gold, these 1.0-inch hoops are fully encircled with baguette diamonds set east-west in shared prongs. The step-cut diamonds cover the front exterior and inner-facing ed...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18 K yellow Gold Diamond Emerald earclips by Damiani
By Damiani
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of exceptional earclips in 18 K yellow Gold featuring 14 vivid green Emerald Baguettes weighing ca. 1.20 ct and 54 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 3.80 ct. Add a touch of...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
