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.
18K White Gold 31.0ct Diamond Necklace ANK-20948-1
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury necklace is simply radiant. A series of heart-shaped Diamonds with a total weight of 31.0 carats elevate this pieces minimalist design. Set in 18K White Gold, it measures...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace CH36-050526
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chopard Happy Diamonds necklace features a sleek, contemporary design that will complement any upscale ensemble. The 14.25 cord beautifully showcases this pieces central pendant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 23.0ct Diamond Necklace ANK-20966
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury necklace will instantly elevate any ensemble. Simple and sophisticated, a series of Diamonds totaling 23.0 carats provide endless sparkle every time its worn. This piece ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.38ct Diamond Cord Necklace
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Southampton, PA
A must-have for an edgy wardrobe. Don this black cord and diamond choker necklace and nail the rock-chic look. This Piero Milano necklace features a 14-inch black cord necklace holdi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 13.75ct Diamond Necklace ANK-20965
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace is an ideal accessory for anyone who appreciates understated luxury. Simple and elegant, this piece shines to life thanks to sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 18.75ct Diamond Necklace ANK-19410
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming design makes this luxury necklace simply unforgettable. Set in 18K White Gold, a series of heart-shaped Diamonds totaling 18.75 carats allow this piece to effortlessly cat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Serpenti Necklace in 18kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bulgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Diamond High Jewelry necklace, camouflaging sensuality and temptation with a hypnotic desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Slim Necklace With Full Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari Serpenti Viper slim necklace in 18 kt white gold, set with full pavé diamonds. In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bvlgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Vip...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari 2014 8.40 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Tennis Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of round and square links alternating in pattern and separated via spacer links Round links have concave profiles and are prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold Art Deco aesthetic Elysium Collection
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptionally stylish Bulgari diamond necklace from Elysium collection showcasing 8 carats of fine white diamonds set in 18 karat gold. The ne...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Necklace 18K White Gold 0.63ct Full Pave Diamond Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18 kt white gold pendant necklace set with full pavé diamonds. With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes, and charismatic flair, the Serpe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 necklace in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: very good. Chain length: 39 - 41 - 43 - 45 cm. Motif length: 4.5 cm. Motif width: 0.9 cm. Diamond weight: 0.50 car...
Diamond, 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.
