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 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pendant necklace by Bulgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and reflecting the maison’s timeless Italian aesthetic. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches in len...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 4 Carat Total Weight
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This substantial and refined diamond necklace by Bulgari is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and marked BVLGARI 750 Italy. The necklace is set with approximately 4.00 carats total w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow 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
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and highly refined Cartier diamond pendant necklace, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 135 grams Diamond 18k Yellow gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant necklace by Cartier Paris is a refined expression of the Maison’s timeless design language. From the Penelope collection, the piece features the iconic Double C motif, e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Long Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra long chain necklace beautifully reflects the timeless sophistication and refined craftsmanship for which the maison is renowned. Cr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Monete Necklace. Crafted with historical reverence, this necklace embodies Bvlgari's fusion of ancient artistry and modern elegance. The substantial curb-link...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete 18k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Bvlgari Monete Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, epitomizes the brand's Roman essence with its authentic ancient bronze follis centerpiece. The Monete collection, a testamen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete 18k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Bvlgari Monete Necklace, crafted in 18k yellow gold, epitomizes the brand's Roman essence with its authentic ancient bronze follis centerpiece. The Monete collection, a testamen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete pendant necklace.
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bulgari Monete pendant, Extremely collected rare example, the circular pendant set with an ancient Lugdunum-Maximinus Aug AD 310-313. The piece has been suspended from an adjustable ...
18k Gold
Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete pendant necklace.
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bulgari Monete pendant, Extremely collected rare example, the circular pendant set with an ancient Lugdunum-Maximinus Aug AD 310-313. The piece has been suspended from an adjustable ...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Monete 3cm Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Monete necklace by Bvlgari captures the house’s celebrated ability to merge ancient history with refined modern design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the pendant features ...
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.
