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 Parentesi Necklace 18K White Gold 750
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
*BVLGARI Parantesi Necklace -Material 18K White Gold -Condition: Mint *Necklace Dimension: -Chain Length: 148'' long -Adjustable:15'' 16'' 17'' 18'' Long *Pendant: Wide 14.8mm X L 8...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
We guarantee this is an authentic BVLGARI 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Pendant Necklace or 100% of your money back. The necklace is crafted of 18 karat white gold and features the iconic B...
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
Unavailable|$9,950
BVLGARI White Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 146546 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant Condition Description: BVLGARI’s Divas’ Dr...
White Gold
$2,695Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI B.Zero1 Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This iconic BVLGARI B.Zero1 necklace embodies the perfect blend of timeless design and modern aesthetics. Crafted in 18K white gold, the pendant features the signature circular form ...
White Gold
Bvlgari Bzero1 Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Bvlgari B.zero1 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace with Architectural Elegance. Crafted from 18k white gold, this necklace embodies the luxury and modern Italian design synonymous wi...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Corona Necklace 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond necklace from the corona collection. The necklace comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a ra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari 18ct White Gold B.zero1 Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1280 Brand: Bulgari Model: B.zero1 Necklace Type: Pendant RRP: £3,840 Material(s): 18ct White Gold Specificatio...
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 B.zero1 Logo Charm 18 kt White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Bulgari B.zero1 necklace is crafted in 18 kt white gold. The fine chain is punctuated by circular BVLGARI logo elements, leading to the collection’s sculptural B.zero1 centerpie...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K White Gold and MOP Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a single mother of pearl motif, framed by eighteen karat white gold Perlée, on a geometric chain. The pendant is 1 inch in length and the chain is 16.25 inc...
18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton 18K Yellow Gold, MOP, and Diamond Color Blossom Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
The Necklace: Designed in highly polished eighteen karat yellow gold featuring fourteen monogram motifs set with carved mother of pearl and diamonds. It is set with "100" round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom 18K Yellow Gold, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a single onyx and diamond set blossom motif, framed by eighteen karat yellow gold, on a geometric chain. It is set with (8) diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed in polished eighteen karat white gold as two intertwined flowers, the flower heads composed of (10) pear cut diamonds accented by (10) round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti Seduttori Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a serpent in highly polished eighteen karat white gold with diamond pave. It is set with (36) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 4 Diamond 18K White Gold Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat white gold set with four round brilliant cut diamonds. This Classic model is a size 16. The bracelet is in ve...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
