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 Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8.5 #23033
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8.5 Timeless and elegant, this 18K yellow gold band features nine sparkling diamonds set all the way around. The clean design makes it ver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Triple Band Ring Size 6.75 #21382
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Triple Band Ring Size 6.75 This stunning triple band ring features nine round brilliant cut diamond set in brushed 14K yellow gold. Width: 12.7 mm....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 #21339
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75 This dainty band features nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 2.7 mm. Appro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5.25-5.5 #23473
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5.25-5.5 This sparkling band features 14 round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in classic 14K yellow gold. The continuous spark...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #24019
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7 Delicate yet detailed, this 14K yellow gold band features seven round single cut diamonds set in alternating marquise shaped frames...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8.25 - 8.5 #25032
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8.25 - 8.5 This stunning wide band features 52 round brilliant cut diamonds flush set in classic 18K yellow gold, adding sparkle from...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero with Diamonds 18kt Yellow, Sz 57
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic Bulgari B Zero ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, delivering sophisticated brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K yellow gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with pavé set round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold B-Zero Size 5 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The contemporary Bvlgari ring embodies a blend of modern elegance and simplicity. It features a sleek design with five bands stacked together, all made from 18k yellow gold. The ring...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari b.Zero1 Diamond Rock Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted B.Zero1 ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This is the two band model crafted from 18ct yellow gold with a row of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1970's Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.04 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 k...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Bulgari Parentesi Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring, Italy, with original maker’s box, late 20th century. A bold and architectural Bulgari Parentesi band ring crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
