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.zero1 Three Band 18k Rose White & Yellow Gold Ring Size 10.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Bvlgari B.zero1 ring is a timeless icon of Italian luxury. Crafted from solid 18k rose, white, and yellow gold, the three-band design showcases Bvlgari’s signature mod...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Tri-Color 18k Gold Band Ring Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Tubogas Tri-Color Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 96523 Design: Seamless flexible Tubogas constructio...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi Gem 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Allegra Multi Gem Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 18k Made in Italy Gemstones: Natural amethyst, natural peridot, and natural b...
Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Two 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: T Two Style: Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Au750 Design: T Two motif symbolizing connection and unity Measuremen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis 18k Tri-Color Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Vendôme Louis Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 56 IO5339 Design: Iconic polished tri-color band Measu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Novo 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Novo Material: 18k yellow gold Design: Slim polished band ring with a clean minimalist silhouette Band Measurements: Approximately 2mm wide × 1.5...
18k 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 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 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold, this piece embodies timeless...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring - Size 5.25
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold BVLGARI B.zero1 movable ring which has a spring-like movement to it. Ring Size - 5.25 Total Weight - 10.3g A59
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero 1 yellow gold ring size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bulgari B Zero 1 Yellow gold ring An icon since 1999, this design defies convention and trends, with its signature blend of Roman inspiration, industrial design and state-of-the-art...
Yellow Gold
SZ 64 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
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.
