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.
Yellow and White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Yellow and white 18 karat gold small half hoop earrings with a row of five diamonds to add a touch of bling. Five yellow gold horizontal bands curve over the white gold hoops. Backs ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Oval Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval hoop earrings made of small strokes of gold. They look as though they were made with a tiny paintbrush. No effort was spared as the design continues throughout the ba...
18k Gold
Mouboussin Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
By Mouboussin
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tailored Mauboussin half hoop earrings with a touch of bling. Five diamonds are set horizontally on each earring and curved around the sides to give some sparkle. The backs are hinge...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow and White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Irregular hoop earrings of yellow and white gold with diamonds. The hoop shapes are four different size and forms, alternating white and yellow color. Backs are posts and clips. Mea...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic 18 karat gold hoop diamond earrings by Christian Dior. They measure 7/8" long and 9/16" wide. Total diamond weight is approximately 2.5 carats. Clip backs can easily be convert...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany Bicolor Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany made earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Alternating diagonally set rows of curved gold rounded bands create something of an abstract leaf design. Clip backs can be c...
18k Gold
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Earring Marked: 750 BVLGARI Approximate Dimensions: 2.3 cm (Length) 1.15 cm (Width) 14.1 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Puzzle Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari 18K Yellow White Gold Puzzle Earring Marked: 750 BVLGARI Approximate Dimensions: 2.3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 22.8 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
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.
