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 18k Rose Gold Black Ceramic Ring Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301140 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £1,940 Incl. Taxes / €2,300 Incl. Taxes / $2,080 Excl. Taxes Model 345853 Serial Number RT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Lapis Lazuli 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301259 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Date 2018 Model B.Zero1 Serial Number A7**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Lapis Lazuli Weight Approximately 7.07 g Ri...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301316 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £1,860 Incl. Taxes / €2,100 Incl. Taxes / $1,940 Excl. Taxes Model B4084855 Serial Number BT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weigh...
Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Pearls 18K Rose Gold Ring Small Model Size 54
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701405 Comes With Box Only Date 2019 RRP £750 Incl. Taxes / €880 Incl. Taxes / $820 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN33054 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight Approximately...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Large Rose Gold Hoop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2459 Date 2015 Model B.Zero1 Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 21.6 g Width 3 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previously...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Diamond Cross Over Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2301 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2018 Model Cartier Nouvelle Vague Serial Number FH**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 9.5 g Ring Size 53 Size Chart Condition Excell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This Bvlgari Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring is the perfect embodiment of a classic design. Crafted from 18ct rose gold and ceramic, this beautifu...
Rose Gold
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
Bulgari B. Zero 1 18k Rose Gold XX Anniversary 13.2mm Wide Band Ring Size 57
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 57 European / 8 US (can not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52") Ring Height: 2.9mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
SZ 54 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Rose 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, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI B Zero1 Tricolor 18k Gold 3-Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Founded in Rome in 1884 by the talented Greek silver smith Sotiris Bulgari, the brand quickly established a reputation for Italian excellence with exquisite craftsmanship and magnifi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
