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.
Bulgari Rose Gold and Diamond B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold and diamond Bulgari ring from the highly acclaimed and popular B.zero1 collection, featuring 1.30 carats of round brilliant diamonds and a built-in mechanism wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold Serpenti Viper Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
A large size 18 karat rose gold Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet, current model. Building on Bulgari's long history of using the form of a serpent, this bracelet immediately recalls t...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold, White Gold, and Rose Gold Seven Row Cartier Trinity Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A seven row 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold Cartier Trinity bangle, Cartier reference 13477J. Cartier Trinity was created in 1924, allegedly at the behest of Jean Cocteau who w...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Nova Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond ring. Stamped NOVA. The diamond weighs approximately 1.25 carats & is J-K in color & SI1 in clarity. The ring measures 11.80mm at the top with the shank gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Trinity Cufflinks in Gold, Rose Gold, and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A pair of highly attractive Cartier Paris Trinity Cufflinks in Gold, Rose Gold, and White Gold. Cartier Trinity was created in 1924, allegedly at the behest of Jean Cocteau who was o...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bracelet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Post War (ca 1950s) handmade double hinged sculptural cuff with 18 rows of 18YG wire wrap bracelet. Locking clasp safety chain.
18k Gold
SZ 54 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 One Band Ring Solid 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
B.zero1 one-band ring in 18 kt rose gold, Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s c...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Anish Kapoor 18k Rose Gold w/ Stainless Steel B.Zero1 Concave Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Weight: 10.02 Grams Ring Size: Size 55 European / 6.0 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 12.3mm (0.48") Ring Height: ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Rose Gold 2 Rows
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat rose gold with 2 rows is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury brand Bulg...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Bzero1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 Band Full Pavè Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari Bulgari BZERO1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 band full pavè diamond Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the extraordinary Bvlgari BZERO1 ring, a mesmer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
