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.
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet This piece can be converted into either a necklace or two bracelets Total weight: 45.4 grams As a necklace: Inner ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Two Toned Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 16 inches long
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Gold Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic and sophisticated creation by Bvlgari, this Parentesi necklace is a striking example of the house’s bold Italian design and architectural inspiration. Crafted in luxurious ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 200 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color Details: Length: 15.5" Weight: 137.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Celtaura Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional creation from Bulgari’s iconic Celtaura collection, this 18K yellow gold necklace celebrates the bold geometry and fluid movement that define the house’s signature sty...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamonds in the Bulgari Style
Located in Paris, FR
Articulated necklace in 18kt yellow gold and diamonds in the style of Bulgari with a geometric pattern paved with diamonds. 7 pavé motifs of 42 diamonds of approximately 0.015 kt eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 4 Carat Total Weight
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This substantial and refined diamond necklace by Bulgari is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and marked BVLGARI 750 Italy. The necklace is set with approximately 4.00 carats total w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Absolutely smashing choker necklace by Bulgari with black enamel; gold and diamonds. The body of the necklace is sprinkled with 26 diamonds weighing approximately 2.5 carats. The center element has approximately 3.6 carats of diamonds encircling the enamel. The necklace is hinged in the middle and clasps in the back. It measures 4 5/8 inches interior diameter and 4 3/4 inches from the interior top to bottom. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari Vintage Bulgari 18k Gold Stainless Steel Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari collar necklace made of 18k gold and stainless steel. The necklace features a repeating link design that alternates polished gold elements with stainless steel sec...
Stainless Steel, Steel, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Choker Necklace Genuine Size 36
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Tubogas collar necklace. Masterfully crafted in Italy, this iconic statement piece showcases Bvlgari’s signature flexible, ribbed Tubogas industrial design in solid 18K ye...
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
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.
