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.
Vintage Bulgari Flower Fancy Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vintage Bulgari fancy coloured sapphire and diamond earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
From the discontinued Bulgari collection, the earrings feature flo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ear Clips, Circa 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling expression of vintage glamour, these BVLGARI circa 1960s ear clips blossom with a vibrant mosaic of richly saturated sapphires, encircled by a radiant halo of baguette and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire Flower Brooch And Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Sapphire Flower Brooch And Earrings Set Circa 1960. A set featuring cabochons sapphire, round rubies and diamonds in a floral motif. Total Sapphire Weight: approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 12.51 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 12.51 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings a perfect fusion of elegance and artistic curation. Each earring is a uniqu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 18.69 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 18.69 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Elevate your elegance with our Sapphire and Diamond Flower Modulation Stud Earrings—a captivating pair that seaml...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold sapphire and diamond Vintage Earrings.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite Bvlgari earrings showcase a stunning combination of sapphires and diamonds. The focal point is a remarkable baguette-cut blue sapphire, approximately 8.59 carats, pai...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings Description: These vibrant Bulgari earrings are designed as stylized floral clusters, each composed of richly hued cabochon ru...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Blooming Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral sapphire earring pair features a blooming flower-inspired cluster o...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings Pair of Ear-Clips Gold, Platinum, Sapphires, Diamonds Cartier, circa 1955 Each featuring a flower of openwork gold wires, centering on f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gorgeous Flower Sapphire Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main Stone: Amethyst Cut: Oval Side stone: Diamond Package Contents: ~ Diamond Ring ~ Invoice ~ Certificate * (if available) ~ Dianoche Jewellery Box SKU: GMJ-007-Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18kt White Gold Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elegant 18kt white gold earrings featuring unheated sapphires (approximately 6.50ct) paired with lustrous pear-shaped rubies (1.20ct) and sparkling round and baguette diamonds (0.80c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings 18kt
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18kt yellow gold. Each earring features 14 genuine red rubies (approximately 0.84 carats total) arranged in a classic fl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Peridot Amethyst and Diamond Mediterranean Eden Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning pair of vintage Bvlgari “Mediterranean Eden” earrings. Each earring showcases a smooth cabochon amethyst set with a central diamond, leading to a sequence of decorative el...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Jean Vitau Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Clip Earrings
By Jean Vitau
Located in Bethesda, MD
These Jean Vitau butterfly clip earrings are crafted in 18kt yellow gold and feature a vibrant mix of sapphires and emeralds. They include 48 yellow sapphires totaling approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Dome Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a striking dome shape crafted from 18kt yellow and white gold. Measuring 1 inch in diameter and 3/8 inch high, they hold 10 sparkling diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Bayco Blue Ceramic Lotus Diamond Earrings
By Bayco
Located in Bethesda, MD
A pair of platinum and blue ceramic lotus ear clips set with 98 round brilliant cut colorless diamonds. • Designer: Bayco • Metal: Platinum • Material: Blue Ceramic, Diamonds and Pla...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
