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 Roman Sorbet Pendant Necklace Sapphire Tsavorite 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302146 Comes With Box Only Model Roman Sorbets Serial Number MXCA** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Sapphire, Tsavorite Weight 12.18 g Length 44.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition Excellen...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pavé Diamonds 18K White Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302044 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £ 9,650 Including taxes/ € 11,400 Including taxes/$ 11,600 Excluding taxes Model VCARD31800 Serial Number JG5107** Metal 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Malachite And Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2052 Brand Bvlgari Model Serpenti Date Circa 2021 Retail Price £5,600 Incl Taxes/€6,500 Incl Taxes / $5,900.00 Excl Taxes _____________________________________________...
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Edwardian Belle-Epoque pearl and diamond sautoir, the sautoir comprising a long mesh chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork de...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Chaumet Jeux de Liens Necklace Diamond 18K White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301847 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2021 RRP £3,560 Incl. Taxes / € 4210 Incl. Taxes / $4,300 Excl. Taxes Model 82215000 Serial Number 19***** Metal 18k White Gold Sto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301825 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 RRP £5,050 Incl. Taxes / €6,010 Incl. Taxes / $6,490 Excl. Taxes Model Happy Diamonds Serial Number 62***** Metal 18k White Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Topaz drop-bead, Amethyst beads, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 - 17 inches long + 2 3/4 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k 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...
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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 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
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.
