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 18 Karat Yellow and Stainless Steel Earrings "Parentesi"
By Bulgari
Located in Wailea, HI
Bulgari 18k Yellow and Stainless Steel Earrings "Parentesi" Left and Right Earring Which is Which? It's entirely up to you!
18k Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Tubogas Clip Earrings, Italy, 1980s Design
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari clip Earrings Made in Italy 18k White and Yellow Gold approx weight 29 grams Size: diameter approx 22mm Width: approx 10mm Design: Rounded, “twisted ribbon” silhou...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Two-Tone Gold Silver Clip-On Earrings 24.52 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with the timeless elegance of these vintage clip-on earrings. Crafted from exquisite 18 Karat two-tone gold and sterling ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$14,750
W 0.5 in L 0.88 in
Bulgari 1980's 18K Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Tubogas J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as graduated j-hoop style earrings deeply grooved with "Serpenti" tubogas Alternating in pattern with white, yellow, and rose gold segments Completed by hinged omega backs S...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800
W 0.44 in L 0.88 in
Bulgari 1990 Stainless Steel 18K Gold Vintage Serpenti J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double j-hoop style earrings deeply grooved with "Serpenti" tubogas Alternating in pattern with yellow gold with stainless steel segments Completed by hinged omega backs ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold. Measure approx. 20 mm x 10 mm and weigh 16.0 grams. Earrings feature an omega cl...
18k Gold
$6,500
W 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Bulgari Alveare Earrings 18k Gold and Stainless Steel Ear Clip Hoops Parentesi
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Original The iconic Parentesi collection, these ear clips are composed of gold and stainless steel. extension of the Bvlgari Parentesi and Tubogas styles. Made in the 1980's ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
$10,650
W 0.44 in L 1 in
Bulgari French 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop form earrings with fluted segments Alternating with yellow and white gold With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with French hallmarks for...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in) Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
18k Gold
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
Bulgari Vintage 1980 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Vintage 1980's Steel and 18k Gold Ring size 6.5 although can be sized Substantial weight 17 g and over all size
18k Gold, Steel
Tiffany and Co Signature Pearls 18k Yellow Gold 7 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIFFANY & CO Signature pearls 18 karat yellow gold post backs with 18 karat, yellow gold sign Tiffany and company backing fixtures 7 mm pearls Comes with Tiffany and Company sto...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Blue Enamel and Diamond 18k Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company Jean Schlumberger 1960's Blue enamel and Diamond Earrings Approx 1.50 CTs Diamonds 18k & Platinum Clip Backs . Post can be added . Complete with the ori...
Tiffany and Co 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany and Company, 18 karat yellow gold link bracelet, signed Tiffany & Co Italy 750 7.25 inches Length 16.3 MM Width 37 g og 18k Yellow Gold Complete with original Tiffany an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Large Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Vintage Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum Diamond weight estimation 8 carat TW 1 Inch diameter. 24 g TW Diamond quality DEF- VVS 38 Large Round Diamonds 36 Small ...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Armor Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels "Armor" Ring Gold, Pearls, Diamonds Circa 2001 Designed as a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds band centering an undulating wave motif set with marquise-shaped and b...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 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.
