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 B-Zero Three Row Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 52 (US 6)
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An iconic expression of modern Italian luxury, this 18K yellow gold Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond band features the collection’s signature architectural design in a bold three-row silhouet...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1. Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, a stunning piece crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold. This elegant ring features the iconic B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A timeless symbol of eternal brilliance, the BVLGARI Diamond Platinum Eternity Band is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, embodying the maison’s signature elegance and devotion ...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Bzero1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 Band Full Pavè Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari Bulgari BZERO1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 band full pavè diamond Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the extraordinary Bvlgari BZERO1 ring, a mesmer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum. Crafted ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
18K Yellow Gold 0.67ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF03-012126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Despite its simplicity, this eternity band ring is filled with exquisite details. Along with a textured 18K Yellow Gold setting, it features a series of Diamond baguettes with a tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.04ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring TI19-062226
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A Tiffany & Co. diamond eternity band crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, set with 1.04 ct of brilliant-cut diamonds selected to Tiffany's exacting standards. Ring size 5, weighing 2.6 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF13-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Easy to wear on its own or layered with other bands, this piece offers a sense of permanence that feels relevant day after day. The ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 4.08ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF15-121525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band ring is ideal for any minimalist. Square cut Diamonds with a total weight of 4.08 carats allow this sophisticated accessory to come alive every time it catches the...
Diamond
14K Yellow Gold 2.04ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF23-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band ring is an effortless addition to any luxury jewelry collection. The simple 14K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases a series of sparkling Diamonds with a tot...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 4.50ct Diamond Eternity Ring MF26-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A full eternity ring in 14k yellow gold, set with 4.50 carats of white diamonds arranged in a continuous circle. The diamonds are secured in shared prongs, keeping the line close and...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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