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.
Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Etoile Ball Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and iconic design by Tiffany & Co., this refined Étoile ball pendant necklace is crafted in luxurious 18K gold and platinum. The spherical pendant is set with sparklin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chopard Diamond Happy Spirit Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold pendant necklace from Happy Spirit collection by Chopard. The pendant is set with sparkling round cut diamond accent. The pendant measures 39mm by 3...
18k Gold
Chopard 0.75ct Diamond Happy Diamonds Heart Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold happy diamonds heart pendant necklace by Chopard. The pendant is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.75ct. The color of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow and white gold necklace by Cartier. The necklace measures 15 inches in length and weighs 17.4 grams. The necklace is signed Cartier 750.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.44ct Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gracefully embodying the romance and refinement of the Edwardian era, this exquisite platinum pendant necklace showcases an approximately 1.44 carat Old European cut diamond of excep...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with this 18K Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Pendant Necklace from Tiffany & Co., designed by celebrated artist Paloma Picasso. Showcasing her signature sc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 Parentesi Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold necklace from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. This iconic rounded pendant has been crafted to feature a consistent open design around the entir...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari Pareutesi white gold necklace 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning necklace from the prestigious Bulgari/Bvlgari brand exudes strength, elegance and vitality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece seamlessly ble...
Gold, 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
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.
