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.
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 5.8 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 7.2 grams. Size 5.75-6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 4.9 grams. Size 6-6.25.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Finger size 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bvlgari 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring Band from the iconic Tubogas collection. Made in Italy Weighs 7 grams. Finger Size 6 All marks can be seen in the pictures. Pre-own...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Sleek and minimalist 18 karat bicolor gold ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, this attractive vintage ring consists of three ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500 / set
Bvlgari Set of Two Tubogas Rings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Tubogas collection, this set of two Bvlgari rings is made out of three 18 karat gold: yellow, white, and rose. Together, they weigh 13.1 grams. Size 6.5.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Ring. Bulgari TUBOGAS 18k Tricolor Gold Band. Bulgari Multicolor
By Bulgari
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Bulgari Tubogas Multicolor Band 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold. Bvlgari Comfort Fit Size 5.75 5mm wide 5.6grams total
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Tubogas Ring K18 Yellow Gold White Gold Pink Gold US-size 8 1/2
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2312060008 ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Tubogas Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 Yellow Gold, White Gold, and Pink Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 17...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500 / set
Bvlgari Set of Two Tubogas Rings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Tubogas collection, this set of two Bvlgari rings is made out of three 18 karat gold: yellow, white, and rose. Together, they weigh 12.3 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White, Rose & Yellow Gold B.Zero1 4 Band Ring 14g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 four-band ring crafted in a striking combination of 18ct white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold, inspired by the architectural curves of Rome’s Colo...
18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Parentesi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari Parentesi ring is a refined example of the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship and bold architectural design. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold over a polished st...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Parentesi Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and instantly recognizable Bvlgari Parentesi band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with pavé‑set diamonds throughout the iconic openwork Parentesi motif. The bright,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Gold Steel Flex Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari ring from the 1980s is part of the brand's Parentesi collection, a design inspired by architectural motifs and Roman heritage. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring featu...
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18k Gold Single Coiled Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An authentic Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring in polished 18k gold. The band has a segmented, scale-like design that wraps around the finger in a single coil, with a clean overlap at the ...
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari Oro Acciaio bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel, reflecting the bold, industrial design language associated with the house in the late 1970s to early 1980s....
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Himalia 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier ring from the Himalia collection, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a structured, interlocking design. The band features alternating gold and diamond-set links. This ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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