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.
Rare Vintage Chopard Happy Diamonds Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Chopard Happy Diamonds 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace. Inspired by drops of water, Chopard's Happy Diamonds Icons collection features diamonds that are free to swirl ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. A classic diamond-set mini cross pendant on a fine 18 karat white gold chain by Van Cleef & Ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Round Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. Approx. 0.25ct total. A beautiful natural diamond cross, set with approx.. 1.6mm and 2.5mm round brilliant cut natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 24.5x11mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful natural diamond cross, set with 2mm princess cut natural diamonds. All with an excellent cut, clarity...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace VVS
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful natural diamond cross, set with 2mm princess cut natural diamonds. All with an excellent cut, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 3.53g
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful natural diamond cross, set with 2.3 - 2.4mmmm princess cut natural diamonds. Approx. I-L colou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace BV19-060426
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari necklace is an understated piece with obvious elegance. The classic cross-shaped pendant makes a statement thanks to inset Diamonds with a total weight of 1.0 carats. Se...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 0.72ct Diamond Cross Pendant in 18k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k white gold. The stunning cross design is ornamented with fifteen claw set Old European cut diamonds accented with a plain bevelled paralleling border. The cross design frame suspends from a 16" 18k white gold chain, via a tapering ring loop embellished with three further Old European cut diamonds. The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This antique pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive antique diamond cross pendant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Italian 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds is a beautiful and timeless piece of jewelry with several distinctive features. Vintage indicates...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Cross 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #17226
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace- This sparkling diamond cross features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold. Suspends from a classic cable chain....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18K White Gold 1.5" Diamond Cross Pendant, 5.10 Carats Total Weight
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold natural round diamond cross pendant weighing 5.10 cts tw (1.5" in length) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one...
Diamond, 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.
