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.
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Pavé Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari B.zero1 pavé diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring is set with exactly 144 round brilliant cut diamonds, all of which are spiral set within the ic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari Celtaura Ring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Celtaura ring set in 18k yellow and rose gold. From the discontinued Celtaura collection, the ring is domed and centred with a highly polished rose gold s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Onyx Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI onyx ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is composed of a bold signet-style design, featuring a ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Stephen Webster Black Diamond Band in Rose Gold
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Stephen Webster black diamond wedding band set in 18k rose gold. From Stephen Webster's discontinued wedding collectio...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Rubelite and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is composed of a coiling serpent design, set with a vibrant rubellite and accented with...
Diamond, Rubelite, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Three Band Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari B.zero1 three-band ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is the iconic B.Zero1 band design. Bulgari's distinctive spiral takes inspiration from the world's...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Black Ceramic B.zero Ring Size L (52)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of the B.zero collection and showcases two black ceramic bands amidst a...
Gold, 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
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
Bulgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Gold & Black Ceramic Four-Band Ring Size 5
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the bold elegance of Bulgari’s signature B.Zero1 ring. This striking four-band design pairs polished 18-karat rose gold edges with three wavy bands of glossy black high-tech ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Two Band Matt Black Ceramic Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 54 US 6.75
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bold and chic, this Bvlgari ring is a perfect addition to your statement jewelry collection. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a two-band B.zero1 ring with all matt blac...
18k Gold, 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
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.
