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 Chandra Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with White Porcelain, Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning Bulgari “Chandra” ring crafted in 18kt yellow gold and white porcelain, circa 1990. This elegant piece features a sculptural porcelain sphere, delicately textured to depic...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Sculptural Yellow Gold Ring with Citrine Cabochon Center
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage Bulgari ring is a bold statement piece, showcasing the brand's unmistakable design language. The centerpiece is a large citrine cabochon, with a warm honey tone, cut int...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Carved Intaglio Ring 20K Roman God Motif Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Carved Intaglio Ring 20K Roman God Motif Yellow Gold This Bulgari ring centers on an oval carved hardstone intaglio depicting a Roman god in profile, rendered with a crested...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Ring with Citrine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Bvlgari ring, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold, showcases a stunning rectangular citrine gemstone. The citrine's warm, amber hue and polished finish add a touch of vi...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k gold and Citrine Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold swivel ring set with a cabochon-cut citrine, signed: Bulgari, master mark: *150 ROMA, 750. weight: 8.26 g ring size: 17 mm / 6.5 US / 53
Citrine, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Citrine Hinged Bezel Ring, 9 Carats, Size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Citrine Hinged Ring features an oversized stone with a warm orange-yellow hue and half round shank. The citrine sits in a beautiful matte-finished bezel. C...
Citrine, Gold, 18k 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
18k BACCARAT Ring. Yellow Crystal retro Coquillage Ring.
By Baccarat
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine BACCARAT Ring. Yellow Crystal retro Coquillage Ring. Size 5.25 7.8grams total
Crystal, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Dome Ring Size 4.75 #25588
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Dome Ring Size 4.75 This stunning ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted from elegant 18K yellow gold and showcases a glowing oval citrine caboch...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 4.61 Carat Cabochon Cut Amber and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.61 carat amber and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive v...
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chandra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved ceramic sugarloaf measuring 15.0 x 9.0 mm - opaque glossy white Displaying grooved linear waves throughout Bar set in flaring shoulders Completed by high polish fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chandra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved ceramic sugarloaf measuring 15.0 x 9.0 mm - opaque glossy white Displaying grooved linear waves throughout Bar set in flaring shoulders Completed by high polish fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Doppio Cuore Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form displaying the signature geometric "Doppio Cuore" heart motif Centering a bar link motif flanked by rounded shoulders inlaid with carved hemtite Hematite is ...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1970's Diamond Tiger's Eye Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a signet style ring centering two semi-circle shaped tiger's eye quartz tablets Opaque brown in color and displaying vibrant orangey golden brown chatoyancy Measuring 18....
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 3.20 CTW Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Vintage Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped citrine weighing approximately 3.20 carats total Transparent medium yellowish orange in color and bezel set east to west Flanked by puffed shoulders with gro...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Amethyst Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Doppio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cut amethyst and citrine flush set north to south in grooved double band Transparent medium purple and orange in color Each measuring approximately 7.0 x 11.5 mm Co...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
