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 18K White Gold Parentesi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
An iconic Bulgari 18K white gold Parentesi ring, designed with the collection’s distinctive interlocking geometric motif. The sculptural construction features smoothly polished surfa...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the Bvlgari 18k white gold Parentesi band ring, composed of sculpted geometric links an iconic piece that marries elegance with modern sophist...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Three Band Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari B.zero1 three-band ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is the iconic B.Zero1 band design. Bulgari's distinctive spiral takes inspiration from the world's...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18 K White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold bracket Ring from the Parentesi Collection. 18k white Gold Parentesi band ring by Bulgari. Ring size 14/54 (US ring size 7), the ring is ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A hallmark of Bulgari’s iconic design language, the Parentesi collection draws inspiration from the interlocking architectural motifs of ancient Roman pavements, reinterpreted with c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Ring 18 karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Bulgari Parentesi Ring in 18-karat white gold is a sophisticated and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury brand Bulgari. The Parentesi collection is character...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18K White Gold Size 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
*BVLGARI Pa rentesi Ring -Material 18K White Gold -Condition: Mint *Ring Dimension: -Size: 7.5 -Width: 8mm -Wide: 22.2mm -Thickness: 2.3mm *Weigth: 7.5 grams -Comes with BVLGARI Ri...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI B.zero1 Signet Ring - White Gold 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1960 Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Design: B.zero1 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (4.8mm) Rise Above Finge...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Ring in White Gold, Size S
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil ring set in 18k white gold.
The ring depicts Bulgari's well known serpent motif which wraps around the finger elegantly. ...
18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 18K White Gold 3-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring is a highly recognizable and collectible designer piece, celebrated for its bold architectural form and unmistakable modern Italian style. The B.Zero1 colle...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1990's Diamond 18K Gold Steel Vintage Parentesi Tubogas Omega Cuff Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stainless steel tubogas cuff style ring with yellow gold terminals Designed as grooved "Parentesi" omega motifs bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut - weighing appr...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Melody Band Ring
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is comprised of three interlocking white gold bands One band is pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Belais Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Wheat Wedding Band Ring
By Belais
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold band ring engraved linear detail fully around Accented by an engraved wheat motif profile Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for Belais Circa: 1930s Ring Size:...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold High Love Unisex Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band with grooved screw-head motif stations Accented by pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.31 carat total F/G color with VS2 clarity With hi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990's 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Squiggle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold band with undulating wave motif With high polish finish throughout Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 5 1/4 - inquire for sizing Measures nort...
Gold, White Gold
Nina Koppel For Georg Jensen 1990's 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Puzzle Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of two fitted band rings featuring puzzle prongs and slots With undulating wave contour edges Completed by high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed with maker's ...
Gold, 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.
