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 White Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156922 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Condition Description: Born on Rome's Via Co...
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 141574 Listing Title: BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW Condition Description: Cre...
White Gold
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156413 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring Conditio...
White Gold
BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157069 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring Condition Descriptio...
BVLGARI Allegra Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Allegra Ring in 18k White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144159 Listing Title: BVLGARI Allegra Ring in 18k White Gold Condition Description: Retails for 3750 USD. In excellent co...
White Gold
Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 113666 Listing Title: Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K ...
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 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 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
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Band Ring 54
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features a wide band design crafted in 18k white gold, engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides and pave-set with bril...
Diamond, 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
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.
