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 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 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
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...
$48,900
W 0.5 in L 15.88 in
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
Bulgari's Divas' Dream Colored Gem Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Diamonds - 4.00-4.30 cts. Color/Clarity: G-H color, VS clarity Creator: Bvlgari Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 54 grams Era: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously own...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Multi Gemstone Necklace in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari malachite, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli necklace set in 18k rose gold from the "BVLGARI BVLGARI" collection, circa 20...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Allegra Fancy Color Sapphires Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Bulgari certified 18 karat yellow gold necklace set with 25 Fancy color Sapphires, round double rose cut weighing approximately 11.20 carats in total, 7 round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Go...
Marco Bicego Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paradise Station Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of gold cable link chain with brushed gold tear-drop and briolette cut multi-gem beads Gemstones are pink tourmaline, amethyst, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline, blue topa...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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 Allegra Multi-Gemstone Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking and iconic authentic Bvlgari pendant necklace from the celebrated Allegra collection, embodying the Maison's legendary passion for vibrant color, geometric harmony, an...
Asprey 167 Button Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Jewellery Suite
By Asprey
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Asprey 18k yellow gold jewellery suite from the 167 ‘Button’ collection, introduced in 2004 and inspired by the signature buttons found on fine clothing. Each piece features the e...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pasha Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold jewellery suite by Cartier from the Pasha collection. The suite comprises of a detachable pendant, a necklace and a bracelet all featuring the iconic squa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Pasha Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold jewellery suite by Cartier from the Pasha collection. The suite comprises of a detachable pendant, a necklace and a bracelet all featuring the iconic squa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Guilloche Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARP4KO00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of the iconic Alhambra 4 leaf clover motif with a guilloche inlay, ...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Necklace B7216800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold necklace from the Love collection by Cartier. The necklace comprises of 8 entwined iconic love screw motifs evenly spaced throughout the necklace. The neck...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Gold Multistrand Trinity de Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An eye-catching 18k tri-colour gold necklace by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of 12 yellow gold, rose gold and white gold graduating chains...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
