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 B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 - 18 inches long + 3 1/4 inch drop
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Bracelet
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 Size 7 - 8 1/4 inches
Amethyst, Topaz, 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
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Sassi Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Topaz drop-beads, Amethyst beads, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 2 3/8 inches long
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
43.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 43.00 carats and small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
9.00 Carat Sapphires and 1.50 Carat Diamonds by The Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white and yellow gold with Oval cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 9.00 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Allegra 18K WG Multi-colored Gem and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Bulgari Allegra multi-gem diamond drop pendant necklace, expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, the necklace features a graceful vertical composition of multi-colored g...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden White Gold Diamond & Multi-Gem Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2534 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Mediterranean Eden Serial Number AE**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz Weight Approximat...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Multi-Gem Diamond 18K White Gold Allegra Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Allegra Necklace With Brilliant colors of gemstones Drop Length is approx 2' inch 18k White Gold approx 15 grams Lobster clasp closure and beads for adjustable len...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 2000 Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Allegra Drop Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 2.0 mm cable link chain with a centralized drop station and counterbalance drop Comprised of prong set peridot, garnets, citrines, and topaz in a row Peridot is a pear-sh...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Allegra Collection Multi Gemstone Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This joyful and luxurious necklace from Bulgari’s Allegra Collection is a radiant celebration of color and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this piece features a playf...
Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Iolite, Citr...
BULGARI Allegra Necklace, 18K White Gold, Diamonds & Colored Stones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Allegra necklace in 18k white gold, diamonds, and colored gemstones. Condition: very good. Colored gemstones: pink tourmaline, blue topaz, peridot, and citrine. Length of the...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White 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.
