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 Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Unisex Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This unisex ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features the single band design engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides crafted in 18k white gold and set with round b...
Diamond, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond White Gold 2 Row Ring. Box COA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 2-row ring from Bulgari's alluring Serpenti collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully pave-set with round brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds of an ...
Diamond, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond White Gold Medium Ring Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari one-coil ring from the classic Serpenti Viper collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully pavé set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 1.74 ...
Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER Maillon Panthere Full Diamond White Gold Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Cartier 3-row band from the iconic Maillon Panthere collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully set with brilliant-cut D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds. Made in...
Diamond, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Perlee Diamond 18k White Gold Band 3-Row Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels band features a beaded border design crafted in 18k white gold and set with 3 rows of round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estim...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from the Trinity de Cartier collection features 3 interconnected bands, crafted in 950 platinum, 18k white gold and black ceramic. The white band is pave-set wi...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
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 B.Zero1 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring, 1.30ct, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 50. Width: 1.1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 11.63 g. Bvlgari signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 53 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the B.Zero1 collection. Set to the centre of the ring is a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond in a tension setting, F in colour and VVS2 i...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Band Ring by Bulgari. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .20ct. Details: Size: 6.5 Weight: 13.6 grams...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.72ct Diamond Ring BV10-012226
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Parentesi ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a 14mm wide-band form. Signature bracket-shaped Parentesi motifs repeat across the openworked center, creating a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Four Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 54 US 6.75
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K white gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with pavé set round brilli...
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.
