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.
David Yurman Large Albion Ring in Sterling Silver with Cushion Onyx, Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Large Albion Ring in Sterling Silver with Cushion Onyx, Size 6 Description: This David Yurman Large Albion ring highlights the bold sculptural design for which the Albi...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16"
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16" Description: This David Yurman large oval link necklace combines the designer’s signature cable motif with bo...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds, 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds, 6.5", 29.2g David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds Description...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 11mm Band, Size 4.5, 9.8g
By Bulgari
Located in North Miami, FL
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 11mm Band, Size 4.5, 9.8g Description: This Bvlgari Parentesi Ring is an iconic example of the house’s design legacy. Crafted in Italy fro...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zancan “Rekord” Sterling Silver, 18kt Gold & Black Spinel Bracelet – New
By Zancan
Located in North Miami, FL
Zancan “Rekord” Sterling Silver, 18kt Gold & Black Spinel Bracelet – New with Packaging, Made in Italy From Zancan’s Rekord collection, this sophisticated bracelet combines sterling...
Spinel, Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver “Please Return to Tiffany” Heart Tag Pendant Neckl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Authentic Tiffany & Co. “Please Return to Tiffany” heart tag pendant necklace crafted in sterling silver. This classic design features the ic...
Sterling Silver
Bvlgari B.Zero 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the bold architectural lines and contemporary elegance that define the iconic B.Zero1 collection, this exquisite Bvlgari pendant necklace is a timeless expression of mode...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Save The Children Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Save The Children Necklace With its circular stud-set pendant inspired by the iconic B.zero1 Rock jewelry collection and featuring the Save the Children logo engravi...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Onyx Iconic Disc Triple Motif 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Iconic Triple Disc Motif Onyx Necklace, 18K White Gold, Late 20th / Early 21st Century, with Original Box and Outer Box. An enduring emblem of Roman design, ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the iconic Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18K White Gold, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies sophistication and luxury. Crafted from the finest materials, this stunni...
White Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 3-Band White Gold Ring. Sz. 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This unisex ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features a three-band design engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides. Made in Italy ci...
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
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.
