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 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 2 Carat Diamond Parentesi 18k White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your collection with this iconic Bvlgari Parentesi necklace, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship defined by its signature modular architecture. This sophisticated choker i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold 7 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Bulgari necklace from the iconic Astrale collection, masterfully crafted in 18 karat gold and set with a breathtaking 7 carat diamond as its centerpiece. Weighing an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Double Circle Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Chopard Happy Diamonds pendant necklace showcases the maison's iconic playful aesthetic. Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, the piece features a sophisticated double...
Diamond, White Gold
Pasquale Bruni Aleluia Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold Pavé Pendant Design
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Aleluia necklace by Pasquale Bruni embodies refined Italian craftsmanship and poetic design. Fashioned in luminous 18K white gold, the necklace features a gracefully c...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted by the renowned maison Cartier, this Caresse d'Orchidées necklace is a masterful representation of fine floral jewelry. Expertly set in lustrous 18k white gold, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold Divas’ Dream Necklace 0.45ct 5.41g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An authentic Bvlgari Divas’ Dream 18ct white gold necklace, crafted in lustrous 18ct white gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.45 carats. This el...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari Astrale Cerch Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Astrale Cerchi diamond necklace set in 18k white gold.
The necklace features circular openwork motifs set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, formin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
Stunning Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Switzerland, CH
Fine Bvlgari signature necklace Flexible geometric-designed pendant Length adjustable Security closures 18K white gold chain necklace with fixed pend...
Diamond, 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.
