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 Fedi Wedding Band Ring 2.7 MM Wide
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: BVLGARI Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Band Width: 2.7 mm Band Thickness: 1.7 mm thick Ring Size: US 7.5, EU 56 Total Weight: 4.7 Grams...
Platinum
Bvlgari Marry Me Platinum 5 Diamond Wedding Band
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ultimate symbol of two hearts united, the MarryMe wedding band seals a love bond forever, with pure Italian style. As bold as the proposal, as decisive as the acceptance, the wed...
Diamond, Platinum
Louis Vuitton LV Volt Multi Ring, 18k White Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Honolulu, HI
The LV Volt ring in 18-karat white gold is part of the LV Volt collection for men and women, a tribute to the energy of the iconic LV initials. The two letters split apart and repeat...
White Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold Size 16
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 9 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Ring Size: 16 Ring Height: 7.3 mm tall Total Weight: 8.2 G...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring Matte Finish 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 11 (resizabl...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 3 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.10 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 11.5 (resiza...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18ct White Gold Diamond Ring 0.04ct 7g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This stunning Bvlgari B.zero1 ring is crafted in solid 18ct white gold, featuring a single round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.04 carats. The ring, weighing 7 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari white gold diamond band ring BVLGARI in tiny round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked 750, 53, Made in Italy, 1697 AR Size: 6.25 US...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the iconic Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18K White Gold, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies sophistication and luxury. Crafted from the finest materials, this stunni...
White Gold
Bvlgari Roma Modern Eternity Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VVs Round Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds eternity ring designed by Bvlgari. A modern creation by the iconic Italian jewelry house of Bvlgari. This eternity ring is from the new collection, crafted in Rome in solid...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Three Band Wedding Band Ring Original Receipt
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Style: B. ZERO1 Three Band Ring Metal: 18K White Gold 12 Grams Width: 7.8mm Size: 11.5 / 66 Hallmark: BVLGARI F6WRT6 66 MADE IN ITALY Includes: -Elegant Ring Box ...
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.
