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 Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari B.Zero1 in ring in 18 karat white gold, circa 2015. This iconic piece makes for a stylish and comfortable statement ring for everyday wear. Finger size: US finger size 7 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Tronchetto Vintage Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari Tronchetto vintage carnelian 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 2000. This simple and elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring by Bvlgari features a half-cylindrical cabochon carne...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Essence De Cartier Love Ring 18 Karat White Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Essence De Cartier Love Ring in 18 karat white and rose gold The ring is designed as two classic Love Rings of identical width, the inner rose gold band is hinged and join...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Triple Row 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage triple row 18 karat yellow gold ring This ring is designed as three rings stacked atop each other and fused together in a bold and unusual design. Each ring features hamme...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron steel and 18 karat yellow gold signet ring circa 1970. A statement signet ring from Boucheron, with an oval steel intaglio seal depicting a crest set within a heavy weight...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 karat rose gold bangle. This rose gold square motif hinged bangle by Boucheron is part of its Quatre Clou de Paris collection. Signed 'Bouchero...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring Size O (56)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, this piece features a bold, geometric design with openwork detail...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18k gold by Bvlgari. The design features a sleek, geometric pattern with interlocking links. The band is engraved with the Bvlgari logo, adding a...
18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18k Rose Gold & Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari 18kt Rose Gold Ring with Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant Bulgari Bulgari Collection ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and features a sparkling round natural diamond of approximately 0.04 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) set within...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band desig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
SZ 54 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
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.
