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.
Pery Et Fils Handmade Vintage Link 31'' Chain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand hammered and lovingly sculpted, this rare Pery Et Fils vintage 18 karat yellow gold link chain is wearable fine art. Circa 1975. Pery Et Fils and French hallmarks. 32 1/2" in...
18k Gold
Hermes Paris Vintage Gold 36" Oval Link Chain
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chained melody. With a rhythmic oval link design, this Hermes Paris 18 yellow gold 36" long chain will make you dance. Signed Hermes Paris. Circa 1975. 105 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Gold Oval Link Vintage Long Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
All that glitters is gold, and this lustrous Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold oval link necklace is pure polished style. Signed Cartier Paris. Serial number 07722. Circa 1975. ...
Gold
Important Natural Burmese Oval Cut Sapphire Round Cut Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Surround yourself with the utmost in luxury and elegance with this Natural Burmese no heat oval cut sapphire and round cut diamond platinum necklace. With 38 velvety deep blue sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Buccellati Agate Gold Gemini Zodiac Vintage Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
Forged in nature. Carved from mother earth, this vintage oval cut agate gemstone Buccellati pendant is beautifully highlighted with an 18 karat yellow gold hand engraved Gemini zodi...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterle Paris Bi-Colored White Yellow Gold Round Twisted Link 30" Chain
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unchained melody. This collectible Sterle Paris bi-colored 18 karat white and yellow gold round twisted link vintage chain will keep you singing. Circa 1975. 30" in length. Total...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Aquamarine Rock Crystal & Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Aquamarine Rock Crystal & Pearl Necklace A necklace featuring large aquamarine beads, rock crystals beads, and pink and white pearls. ...
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Multi-Gemstone and Pearl Beaded Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Bulgari necklace and bracelet set, featuring multiple strands of delicately faceted pastel-hued gemstones, including aquamarines, morganites, pink quartz, tourmalines, ...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Beaded Choker is hand strung with aquamarine, amethyst, and white pearls, each stone individu...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace A massive David Webb necklace with five strands featuring cultured pearls, round chalcedony beads, round and tumbled amethyst bead...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tumbled Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Tanzanite and Pearl Three-Strand Necklace
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A candy-like three-strand necklace with smooth tumbled beads of Aquamarine, Tourmaline & Tanzanite with Pearls. The lengths of the strands range from 23" to 29" and the beads range from 9 x 7 MM to 19 x 14MM. GW: 1577 cts. 14K WG Clasp...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/2 - 18 inches long + 3 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 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.
