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 Bvlgari 20k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bulgari Heart Pendant Features Rippled/Organic Round Diamonds Various Sizes in Pave Setting Right Edge has Channel-Set Baguette Diamonds Total Mass = 5.9 grams Width = 24 mm...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari High Jewelry 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Heart Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bulgari Heart Pendant, likely from a Bulgari high jewelry collection in the 1970s or 1980s Features Prong-Set Custom Heart-Cut Coral (Appx 11 mm Long x 11 mm Wide) Coral is ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Solid Yellow Gold Necklace 36" 215.50 grams
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a solid 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with a figure-8 safety latch Gross Weight: 215.50 grams Length: 36 inches Width: 5/8 inches Featured in Heritage Auctions December 7, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Geneve 18k Gold "Happy Diamond" Necklace 17" 1.8 ctw Diamond 124.20g
By Chopard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Centering a transparent compartment with five 'floating' diamonds Framed by a heart-shaped plaque set with round brilliant-cut diamonds Pieced to a brick-link back chain signed Chopa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B Cardan 36" Beaded 18k Gold Necklace Serial #380118 100.1g
By Marina Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Marina B. Beaded Necklace Featured Beaded Gemstone Elements Including but not Limited to Amethyst Set in 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 100.1 grams Length: 36 inches Overall...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold 7.75ct Diamond 32" Tennis Necklace 25 grams
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Appx 7.75 carats Diamonds mounted in 18k Gold Gross Weight: 25 grams Length: 32" Marked K18 Featured in Bonhams Auction February 4, 2020 Los Angeles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage heart pendant by Bvlgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcasing bold, unmistakable Italian design. The heart-shaped pendant is enhanced with custom-set ...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Heart Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari depicting a heart. Pendant is 28mm long with bale and is 13mm in diameter. Marked Bvlgari, made in Italy, 750. Weight - 3.9 grams.
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tondo Diamond Heart Pendant Leather Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tondo Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Vintage with original Black Leather Cord Pendant size approx 30mm in diameter made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Cord Length approx 17'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Cuore Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished necklace from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This contemporary piece features a heart-shaped pendant, gracefully suspended from a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Tondo Large Heart Pendant Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Vintage Tondo Heart Pendant Necklace Pendant size approx 30mm in diameter and approx 12 grams. made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Chain is not original, chain length is app...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Diamond Disc 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A refined and timeless design from Bvlgari, this 18 karat yellow gold necklace features a sleek disc pendant measuring approximately 13mm in diameter, accented at its center with spa...
Diamond, 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.
