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 Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bvlgari Bvlgari" white gold diamond ring 18 karat white gold, round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.20 carat; marked Bvlgari Bvlgari, 750, Made in Italy Size: 8 US, expandable; he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Diamond White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Tubogas ring by Bvlgari, with approx. 0.10ctw G/VS diamonds. Ring size 8, top is 0.5" in diameter. Hallmarked Bvlgari, 750, Italy. Weight - 17.7 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat white gold band ring with diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat. Marked: Bvlgari / 750 / Made in Italy. Total weight: 12.5 grams. Size 4.25-4.5. Thickest band w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In its maker's own words, this Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring "captures the power of seduction, camouflaging sensuality and temptation with a ...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Cicladi White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Cicladi" white gold ring Composed of five moving wheels, this ring is made of 18 karat white gold and small round-cut diamonds; marked Bvlgari, Made in Italy, 750 Size: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthére White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Maillon Panthére" white gold diamond band ring Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.24 carat, 18 karat white gold; marked Cartier, 750, 49, NS5166 Size: 5 US Total weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18ct White Gold Diamond Ring 0.04ct 7g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This stunning Bvlgari B.zero1 ring is crafted in solid 18ct white gold, featuring a single round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.04 carats. The ring, weighing 7 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Monologo Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K White Gold Italian
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Monologo Pave Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold, Italy, Early 21st Century. Accompanied by maker’s box. A striking iteration of Bulgari’s celebrated Monologo collection, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Ring Size T (61)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated statement ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece showcases a modern design with a bold, geometric structure. Crafted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 0.60ct Diamond 18k White Gold B.Zero1 Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless Italian sophistication and architectural elegance, this authentic Bvlgari B.zero1 band is a stunning statement of modern luxury. Masterfully forged in high-polished ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18K White Gold Size 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
*BVLGARI Pa rentesi Ring -Material 18K White Gold -Condition: Mint *Ring Dimension: -Size: 7.5 -Width: 8mm -Wide: 22.2mm -Thickness: 2.3mm *Weigth: 7.5 grams -Comes with BVLGARI Ri...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic design from the house of Bvlgari, this B.Zero1 4-band ring is crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams. The ring features a modern spiral silhouet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
