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.
Bulgari 17.26 CTW Diamond Sapphire Flower 18K Yellow Gold Floral Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating with two flower forms Comprised of fancy color pear cut sapphires prong set as petals Transparent medium green, orange, pink, purple, and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These chic designer Bvlgari multi-color sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 7.5 grams and measuring 16mm x 7mm high. They are composed of 5 natural, pear-shaped brilliant-cut sapphires, simulating flower petals, two pinks, one lavender, one blue, and one green, collectively weighing approximately 4.73 carats. The flower is topped with 5 Baggett-cut and 26 round-cut diamonds, collectively weighing 0.76 carats in total, graded E-F color and VVS clarity. Signed 'Bvlgari' and stamped with purity mark. In excellent condition. Ring Size: 7.25 ( sizable) Accompanied by Bvlgari Gem...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Fancy Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Bulgari's Flower collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond center and five petals of natural fancy pear-c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Sapphire Flower Ring Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
Colorful Sapphires come together in a vibrant floral motif at the top of this Bvlgari ring. Five pear-shaped Sapphires in a spectrum of hues — pink, violet, golden, soft blue, and wa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Vintage Allegra Ring, 18k Gold, Diamonds 0.60ct, Sapphires 2.8ct
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BVLGARI Allegra ring in 18k yellow gold, with diamonds and multicolored sapphires. Period: 2000s. Condition: very good condition. Size: 50. Width of the motif: 2.3 cm. Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring BV24-051526
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Colorful Sapphires with a total weight of 3.50 carats come together in a floral motif at the top of this Bvlgari ring. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.30 carats add even more spark...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Flower Ring with Tourmaline and Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold flower ring set with 5 pear cut pink and red tourmalines (app. 8.5 crt.) and in the heart of the flower a brilliant cut diamond, and in the shank a leaf shaped decor...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring Colorful gemstones add visual impact to the top of this classic Bvlgari ring. Simple and elegant, the 18K Yellow Gold setting features a 3mm wid...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire Flower High-end Colored Gem Diamond Ring Size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Sapphire Flower Collection High-end Natural Colored Gemstone & Diamond Ring (Limited Edition)Material: Natural colored gemstone + diamo...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Flower Ring VC11-031226
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A fabulous floral motif makes a statement at the center of this Van Cleef & Arpels ring. Sapphires with a total weight of 2.0 carats add a stylish pop of color, while Diamonds to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Bvlgari diamond engagement ring. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring with 5.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. The bombe style ring is set with 3 rows of oval and pear cut blue sapphires, with round brilliant cut pave set diamonds in-between...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Medium Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection. The ring features 7 four leaf clover motifs, each set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Boucheron Yellow Gold Serpent Boheme Ring JRG01948
By Boucheron
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Boucheron from the Serpent Bohème collection. The ring comprises of a textured ring leading up to a large tear drop motif with beading around the outer edg...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ring 82/2902-0110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k yellow gold Happy Diamonds ring by Chopard. The ring features a circular motif set to the centre with a halo of 15 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
