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.
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
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
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
Bvlgari Bulgari Gold Earrings 18k Spiga Collection Clip-On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari Spiga huggie earrings, crafted in 18k gold and feature the iconic chevron pattern that defines the Spiga collection. The woven design is inspired by wheat stalks, g...
Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Gold and Steel Parentesi-Style Tapered Half Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
The earrings are a pair from BVLGARI's Parentesi line, built as tapered half hoops that widen from a narrow top to a broad curve at the base. Fluted 18k yellow gold links wrap the st...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage Bvlgari Spiga hoop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. They showcase the woven Spiga pattern inspired by ancient Roman wheat, highlighting Italian craftsmanship, a classic s...
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k yellow gold hoop earrings from the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection. The earrings measure approximately 17.2x17....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Tubogas Two-Row Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a testament to the brand’s signature engineering and aesthetic innovation. The Tubogas technique, a hallmark of Bulgari since the 1940s, involves wrapping interloc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas 18k Yellow & White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Earrings with Tubogas Design. Bvlgari. Hallmarked: Bulgari, 750. Pre-owned. Includes gift box. Earrings measure 1" in length by .59" wide. Weight: 31.1 gr...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Parentesi J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fluted j-hoop forms featuring geometric motif Comprised of fitted 'Parentesi' forms With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay mar...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Cartier 3/4 inch diameter
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Roma Doppio Cuore Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 1 1/2 x 3/4 inch
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s David Webb Hammered Gold Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Hammered Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s
18k Gold
Chanel Coco Crush Huggie Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Chanel 1/2 inch diameter, 1/4 inch width
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s David Webb Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1950s 1 1/4 x 7/8 inch
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.
