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 35.72 ct. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 35.72 ct.; 4.0 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat; H-I VS-SI Certifications: SSEF Size: 6.5 Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 25.20 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18.50ct Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 18.50 ct. Color/Clarity: FIY VS1 Certifications: GIA Size: 6.5 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.54 grams Period: 2025 A masterpiece of ex...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A striking celebration of color and contrast, this exquisite ring showcases a captivating cushion-cut yellow diamond of approximately 3 carats, radiating warmth and brilliance. Frame...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Gérard 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, France
By M. Gérard
Located in New York, NY
After many years with Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Gérard founded M. Gerard in 1968, opening his first boutique on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Motivated by a passion to create the wo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 2.45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail or engagement ring set with a cushion-cut diamond, weighing a total of 2.45 carats. The diamond is certified by GIA lab, stating that it is a natural diamond of...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The enchanting beauty of this diamond rivals the ever-changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. The Contemporary Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Sapphire Ring Gold Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Bulgari yellow sapphire ring, made of 18k gold and accented with aquamarine and diamonds. At the center there is a 13.20-carat bezel-set...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Diamond Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, set in solid platinum and 18K yellow gold. Crafted to perfection and certified by GIA, this breathtaking ring fe...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 6.03 CT Internally Flawless Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional high-jewelry masterpiece. The cornerstone of this ring is a monumental GIA-certified 6.03-carat "Fancy Yellow" diamond, boasting the incredibly rare "Internally Flawless"...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
47.10 Carat No-Heat Yellow Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond Vintage Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare GRS Certified 47.10 Carat Unheated Rectangular Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Origin. Set in a vintage two tone platinum and 18k gold ring setting. Flanked by...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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.
