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 B.Zero1 ring in white gold and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 50. Width: 1.1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 11.63 g. Bvlgari signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
BULGARI Parentesi Cocktail Earrings in 18K White Gold and Blue Topaz
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Parentesi Cocktail semi-articulated earrings, in 18k white gold, diamonds, and blue topaz. Condition: excellent condition. Length: 2.7 cm. Width: 1.5 cm. Gross weig...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring, 1.30ct, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 50. Width: 1.1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 11.63 g. Bvlgari signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, 1.30ct, Circa 2015
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold with diamonds. Condition: excellent. Size: 57. Width: 1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 13.45 g. Bvlgari signature and hallmarks...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, 1.30ct, Circa 2015
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold with diamonds. Condition: excellent. Size: 57. Width: 1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 13.45 g. Bvlgari signature and hallmarks...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 2000's Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Metropolis Statement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular buffed top aquamarine tab set east to west Measuring 12.5 x 16.0 mm transparent light blue in color Flanked by grooved shoulders inscribed with brand name Com...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Blue Topaz Pyramid Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A stunning Bvlgari pyramid ring featuring a captivating blue topaz gemstone, measuring 12x15 mm. This exquisite cocktail ring, with its unique pyr...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Elisia Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Cabochon Blue Topaz weighing approximately 2.50 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.75 carats. Size 5
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Ring 18k White Gold Blue Topaz Sz 5 Estate Signed
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Mediterranean Eden blue topaz ring crafted in 18k white gold. Blue topaz measures 11mm x 9.5mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or chips). Set with v...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Semi Precious Stoned 15 Ct. Topaz and 5ct Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful semi precious stones and diamond pavé ring. The inside of the ring are 2 hearts engraved depicting the love of life and the love towards othe...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Modernist Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.16 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A diamonds cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful cocktail ring-band created in Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 2000. The gorgeous ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 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.
