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 B.zero1 One Band 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size US 5 EU 50
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: B.zero1 One Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 50 Made in Italy Design: Signature B.zero1 architectural band with engrave...
Yellow Gold, 18k 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 Sterling Silver 18k Rose Gold Narrow Ring Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Style: T Two Narrow Band Ring Material: Sterling silver and 18k rose gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Ag925 Au750 Design: Iconic T Two mixed-metal ba...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Ring w/Cert Size US 5.5 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Diamond Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 710399 Gemstones/Diamonds: Natural round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 5.8 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 7.2 grams. Size 5.75-6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 4.9 grams. Size 6-6.25.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Finger size 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bvlgari 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring Band from the iconic Tubogas collection. Made in Italy Weighs 7 grams. Finger Size 6 All marks can be seen in the pictures. Pre-own...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Tubogas Ring K18 Yellow Gold White Gold Pink Gold US-size 8 1/2
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2312060008 ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Tubogas Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 Yellow Gold, White Gold, and Pink Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 17...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Set of Two Tubogas Rings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Tubogas collection, this set of two Bvlgari rings is made out of three 18 karat gold: yellow, white, and rose. Together, they weigh 13.1 grams. Size 6.5.
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.
