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.
$12,524
BVLGARI Astrale earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Astrale semi-articulated earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and colored stones. Condition: very good condition. Length: 3.2 cm. Width: 1.8 cm. Diamond weight: 0...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Astrale 18k Gold Vintage Drop Earrings with Diamonds & Colored Stones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Astrale semi-articulated earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and colored stones. Condition: very good condition. Length: 3.2 cm. Width: 1.8 cm. Diamond weight: 0...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Parentesi vintage earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of vintage BVLGARI Parentesi earrings in 18k yellow gold, water sapphires (iolite) and citrine. A rare piece from the late 1980s. Condition: very good condition. Dimensions: 2 x...
Citrine, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself back to the elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite pair of Bvlgari classic earrings, a testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless design. Meticulously crea...
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,340
W 0.42 in L 0.91 in
Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Multi Gemstone Asymmetrical Earrings in Rose Gol
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A unique pair of vintage Bulgari multi gemstone stud earrings set in 18k rose gold, circa 2019.
The earrings feature iconic BVLGARI BVLGARI circular motifs in asymmetrical...
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings These modern Bvlgari Bvlgari drop earrings are a stunning expression of contemporary elegance, crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Dual Hues of Gold Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and timeless, these BVLGARI ear clips express the house’s signature harmony between form and proportion. Fashioned in tones of 18K gold—yellow and white—they exhibit a ref...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000
W 0.69 in L 0.69 in
Bulgari French 1980's Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as geometric quatrefoil forms featuring bezel set amethyst and tourmaline Octagonal cut and each measuring 5.5 x 5.5 mm - medium purple and reddish pink Accented by round br...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 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 ...
Bulgari Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Allegra Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as yellow gold geometric form drops with oval shaped surmounts Prong set with an oval cut amethyst and oval shaped cabochon topaz Each measuring 7.0 x 5.0 mm - transparent p...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Bulgari Cicladi 18k Yellow Gold Rotating Disc Drop Earrings clip ons
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Drop Earrings- Clip ons Feature a cluster of seven discs which are engraved with the brand's signature. These Cicladi earrings, designed in a drop silhouette, have o...
18k 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
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
Bvlgari Gold Heart Hoop Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These creative ear clips are designed as interlocking gold hearts. - Signed Bvlgari - Italy - 18 karat yellow gold - Total weight 18.23 grams - Length 1¼ inches, width 1¼ inches Th...
Yellow Gold
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 Doppio Cuore Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold Bvlgari Doppio Cuore earrings. Measuring 26mm x 26mm. Marked: Bvlgari, 750, Italian mark. Weight - 18.2 grams.
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.
