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 18ct White Gold Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Necklace 0.07ct
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless Bvlgari Bvlgari necklace crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring the iconic double logo design accented with a round brilliant cut diamond. Elegant and sophisticated, this d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Canturi 18ct White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.20ct 7.4g
By CANTURI
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A refined and contemporary Canturi alphabet initial pendant necklace crafted in 18ct white gold. This elegant piece features a diamond-set initial design and is in excellent conditio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Pendant 1.25ct 6.7g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A beautifully crafted diamond pendant in 18ct white gold, featuring a striking central diamond surrounded by a halo of brilliant diamonds. Elegant and versatile in design, this penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Five-Line Diamond Pendant 0.64ct 7.77g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant diamond pendant is crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring 16 round brilliant-cut diamonds claw set along five graceful line drops. The diamonds have a total estimated wei...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Necklace 10.28ct 19.7g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless diamond necklace crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring an elegant line of round brilliant cut diamonds that create a sophisticated and refined design. Beautifully crafted ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Graduated Diamond Necklace 5.00ct 26.9g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless graduated diamond necklace crafted in platinum, featuring an elegant arrangement of round brilliant cut diamonds in articulated illusion-style settings. Sophisticated and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace with Certificate
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Bvlgari diamond necklace is a refined expression of Italian luxury design, crafted in luminous 18 karat white gold and accompanied by its original certificate of authent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI DIVAS’ DREAM Large White Gold Full Diamond Necklace, Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
BVLGARI DIVAS’ DREAM Large White Gold Full Diamond Necklace, Fine Jewelry. Main diamond: 0.8 carat, purchased in 2021.Comes with full accessories: original box & national inspection ...
White Gold
Bvlgari Divas Dream Diamond Long Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Fan Motif
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly recognizable Bvlgari Divas' Dream necklace, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and fully set with shimmering diamonds. The design reflects the maison’s iconi...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Astrale Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful diamond necklace from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The necklace forms part of the Astrale collection and features a concentric design that is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace BV02-060426
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Bvlgari necklace exudes timeless luxury. Circular accents are elevated by the brand name around the perimeter. Sparkling inset Diamonds provide additional elegance. Craf...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
BULGARI Milano Bvlgari-Bvlgari Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Gold and VS Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A Bvlgari-Bvlgari necklace chain designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful contemporary necklace-chain created in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 2000's. The neck...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 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.
