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.
Designer Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold 4.9mm B Zero 1 Band Ring sz 50
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 5.80 Grams Ring Size: Size 50 European / 5 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 4.9mm (0.19") Ring Height: 3mm rise off the finger ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 18k White Gold 7.8mm Wide Band Ring Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 54 European / 6 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 7.8mm (0.30") Ring Height: 2.6mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Diamond Concentric Ring w/ Swivel Shank
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.94ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.31 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Revolution 18k White Gold 1.10ctw Diamond Covered Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.10ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 10.5 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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. Zero 1 18k Rose Gold XX Anniversary 13.2mm Wide Band Ring Size 57
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 57 European / 8 US (can not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52") Ring Height: 2.9mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero One Row Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI B.Zero 1 Row Diamond Band Ring in 18KT White Gold. 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.60 TCW F color, VVS clarity. Width is 4.4 MM...... Size 4 US / 46 French. Hallma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Unisex B.Zero1 Logo Etched Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 58
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.5 Sleek 18 karat white gold contemporary designer band ring by Italian luxury brand, Bvlgari. Metal: 18K White Gold Ring size: 8.5 Euro size: 58 Outer diameter: 24.3 ...
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
Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold B.Zero 1 Ring Size 8.5 (58) #18749
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Ring Size 8.5 (58) This iconic band by Bvlgari is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K white gold. Width: 5 mm. Hallmark: SXCZ55 58 AU750 MADE IN ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Zero-1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This contemporary Bulgari B.Zero1 ring is expertly crafted in 18k white gold and features the collection’s distinctive four-band design, inspired by the architectural grandeur of Rom...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bvlgari Bvlgari" white gold diamond ring 18 karat white gold, round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.20 carat; marked Bvlgari Bvlgari, 750, Made in Italy Size: 8 US, expandable; he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.
