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 White Ceramic Ring BV22-031326
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Add style and sophistication to any ensemble with this Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring. Inspired by the aesthetics of Roman architecture, this piece pairs lustrous 18K Rose Gold with a white ce...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B Zero1 Rose Gold & Ceramic Band
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the iconic B.zero1 Collection, this striking band draws inspiration from the world’s most renowned amphitheater—the Colosseum. A bold expression of Bvlgari’s innovative spirit, ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari b.zero1 Collection 18K Rose Gold White Ceramic Two Tone 4 Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bvlgari Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.5 Width: 12.00 mm Weight: 10.97 grams Unisex BVLGARI 18K rose gold wedding anniversary rolling band with a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold White Ceramic Designer B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Bulgari (Bvlgari) 18K rose gold and white ceramic band designer B.Zero1 ring, made in Italy. Featuring a smooth white ceramic inlay across the surface of the band, cent...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B Zero Wide Four- Band , 18 Karat Rose Gold Loops White Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
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
Bulgari B.zero1 One Band Ring Solid 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
B.zero1 one-band ring in 18 kt rose gold, Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s c...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band desig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White, Rose & Yellow Gold B.Zero1 4 Band Ring 14g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 four-band ring crafted in a striking combination of 18ct white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold, inspired by the architectural curves of Rome’s Colo...
18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold Bulgari B.zero1 band ring. -18 karat rose gold -Signed Bulgari -Size 6.5 -Accompanied by its original box and papers
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the B.Zero1 collection. Set to the centre of the ring is a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond in a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size 55 353288
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sophisticated 18k rose gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The Serpenti Viper ring coils around the finger, comprising of alternating stations of 6 high poli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chanel Beige / Rose Gold Diamond Coco Crush Ring Size 50 J11100
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k beige / rose gold diamond Chanel ring from the Coco Crush collection. The ring features a quilted motif design, with scattered round brilliant cut diamonds. There are...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel Beige / Rose Gold Diamond Coco Crush Ring Size 60 J11100
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k beige / rose gold diamond Chanel ring from the Coco Crush collection. The ring features a quilted motif design, with scattered round brilliant cut diamonds. There are...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Parentesi Size 52 Ring 0.56ct TDW
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond set Parentesi ring by Bvlgari. The ring features 4 lozenge-shaped panels set to the outer edge, each pavé set round with brilliant cut diamonds, with a tota...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Gold & Steel Optical Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring Size 51
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold and stainless steel ring by Bvlgari from the Optical Illusion collection. The rotating disc measures 2.4cm in width and spins in both a clockwise and anti clockwis...
Gold, Steel
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From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
