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 Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring #5084
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A Serpenti Viper with a dark, sensual allure. This rose gold ring features the iconic serpent's head motif with a deep black onyx inlay, contrasting sharply with the alternating poli...
Onyx, Diamond
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 6 (52) NEW B&P's
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond and black ceramic ring is a striking blend of modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted from 18K rose gold, it features a sleek black ceramic band enci...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper One Coil Diamond & MOP Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.90Ctw 1.35Ctw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This captivating and beautifully designed ring from Bvlgari sensually coils around the finger, combining the beauty of precious scales with the sinuosity of a snake. It's crafted in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic Four Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 56 US 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with pavé set round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Snake Viper Black Onyx & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with rich black onyx and brilliant natural diamonds. Inspired by the iconic serpent motif that has become one o...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating expression of Bulgari’s iconic design heritage, this Serpenti Viper Band Ring is exquisitely crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent motif...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti L 18K Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of Bvlgari’s legendary design language, this Serpenti Tubogas ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with diamonds for added brilliance and sensual elegan...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic Four Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with pavé set round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring, 18kt Rose Gold, Pavé Diamonds, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring in 18kt rose gold with full pavé diamonds coils sensually around the finger, summoning the power and mystique of a venomous snake. Serpenti Viper on...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Ring With Pave Diamonds On Head 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt rose gold ring set with pavé diamonds on the head. With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes and charismatic flair, the Serpenti Vi...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti Seduttori Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a serpent in highly polished eighteen karat white gold with diamond pave. It is set with (36) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed in polished eighteen karat white gold as two intertwined flowers, the flower heads composed of (10) pear cut diamonds accented by (10) round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, 10-Diamonds, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold set with (10) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.96 carat. This classic model is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a bypass ring in polished eighteen karat yellow gold featuring two of the maison's iconic panthère heads the eyes set with (4) round tsavorite garnets and decor...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Clovers Bracelet, Size Large
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: Designed as a hinged oval bangle in eighteen karat rose gold featuring twenty iconic clover motifs set with (80) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold. This classic model is a size 17, it measures 0.24 inch in width; it weighs 29.2 grams. The bracel...
18k Gold, Rose 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.
