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.
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Three Band Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari B.zero1 three-band ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is the iconic B.Zero1 band design. Bulgari's distinctive spiral takes inspiration from the world's...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI B.zero1 Signet Ring - White Gold 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1960 Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Design: B.zero1 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (4.8mm) Rise Above Finge...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B. Zero 1 Ring 3 Bands, Set In 18ct White Gold, Size 65
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 3-Band Ring is a symbol of contemporary sophistication, crafted in 18ct white gold. Its iconic spiral design reflects the bold and innovative spirit of Bvlgari,...
White Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 18K White Gold 3-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring is a highly recognizable and collectible designer piece, celebrated for its bold architectural form and unmistakable modern Italian style. The B.Zero1 colle...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Ring. Bulgari FEDI Platinum plain Band Pt950 Comfort Fit Genuine Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Bulgari FEDI Platinum Band. Bvlgari Comfort Fit Size 5 2.75mm wide 4.0 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI Fedi Wedding Band - Platinum 950 Knife-Edge Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1650 Size: 7 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Collection: Fedi Metal Content: 950 Platinum Style: Wedding Band without Sto...
Platinum
Bulgari B-Zero Ring 18kt White Gold, 7mm
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover timeless elegance with this authentic Bulgari B-Zero Ring in 18kt white gold. This iconic design features the signature B-Zero motif, crafted with precision and luxury. The ...
White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring, with maker’s box. A design that has become almost architectural in its clarity, the B.Zero1 is Bulgari at its most dis...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Ring 18K White Gold US 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. Crafted in fine 18K white gold. It features a clean modern one band ring engraved with the BVLG...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 18k White Gold 7.8mm Wide Band Ring Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 54 European / 6 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 7.8mm (0.30") Ring Height: 2.6mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 4.8mm Wide Band Ring sz3
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.54 Grams Ring Size: Size 45 - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold 4.9mm B Zero 1 Band Ring sz 50
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 5.80 Grams Ring Size: Size 50 European / 5 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 4.9mm (0.19") Ring Height: 3mm rise off the finger ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Benchmark 14k White Gold 6.8mm Wide Polished Finish Squared Band Ring sz 10
By The Benchmark Collection
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 8.51 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger. We CANNOT custom size this ring) Band Width: 6.8mm (0.27") Ring Height: 1.5mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Heavy Men's 18k White Gold Open Work 7.6mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger, we cannot costume size this ring ) Ring Width: 7.6mm (0.30") Ring Height: 2.5mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Classic Platinum 2.75mm Wedding Band Ring w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .950 Platinum Weight: 6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 2.75mm (0.10") Ring Height: 2...
Platinum
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.
