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.
Bulgari 2000's Pearl Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Allegra Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two rows of fancy hinged link chain featuring an array of gemstones prong and bar set throughout Gemstones consist of pink and green tourmaline, citrine, blue and pink to...
Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...
Bvlgari 1980's Pearl 18K Gold Vintage Doppio Passo Fancy Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace comprised of deeply grooved links accented by 8.6 mm round cultured pearl stations White in body color with rosé overtones and excellent luster With a high polished gold fin...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Passo Doppio Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace comprised of deeply grooved links accented by 8.0 mm round cultured pearl stations White in body color with rosé overtones and excellent luster With a high polished gold fin...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Multi-Gem 18K YG 18K Gold Vintage Three Stone Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy link chain centering a stylized station featuring oval cut buff-top tourmaline, peridot, and citrine Transparent medium reddish pink, yellowish green, and brownis...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1980's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Gancio Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace comprised of round rose gold beads, white gold bar link, and interlocking yellow gold links Fitted and alternating in classic "Gancio" motif pattern fully around Completed b...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace Bulgari Allegra necklace crafted in yellow gold Features Pearls and Colored gemstones Elegantly set with brilliant-cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yel...
Bulgari Diamond Colored Gemstone "Divas Dream" Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A stunning creation by Bvlgari, this striking necklace is crafted in 18k rose gold and showcases the brand’s signature cone-shaped motifs. Each element is beautifully adorned with br...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
Bvlgari Allegra 18k Yellow Gold Pearls Diamonds & Multi-Gemstone Double-Strand N
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Embodying Bvlgari's signatures of bold Italian glamour and euphoric color composition, this authentic double-strand necklace originates from the iconic Allegra Collection.
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
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite pearl necklace features lustrous white pearls interspersed with small ruby gemstones, culminating in a striking central pendant adorned with a vibrant green emerald fl...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
