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 Bulgari Gemstone 18k Gold Ring circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari ring features a geometric arrangement of citrine, tourmaline, and peridot gemstones set in 18k yellow gold. The design is built around a series of lozenge-shaped stones ...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic cocktail ring made of 18 karat white gold (stamped) and featuring a 2.16-carat yellow sapphire accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (H-I color, VS clarity, 0.40 carat t...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Ring Brutalist Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k gold ring features a bold brutalist design with an organic, textured structure. At the center sits an oval citrine, showing warm golden-amber tones. The gemstone is ...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Verdura 18k Gold Jade Diamond Ring
By Verdura
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and rare vintage ring created by Verdura in 1966. Tasteful combination of yellow gold, platinum, yellow and white diamonds and jade turned i...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Verdura Vintage Ring 18k Gold Diamond 5.01-Carat J SI2 GIA
By Verdura
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A custom-made vintage Verdura ring in 18k yellow gold and platinum, featuring an Old European cut diamond graded by the Gemological Institute of America as a round brilliant cut diamond. The ring belongs to Verdura’s Blades Collection. A stunning piece with a massive appearance to make a confident statement. Being created in 1950s, Blades Collection was lately re-imagined to the current version that is admired by the modern clients. This vintage ring was made in 1957 as a commission to reset a client’s diamond and might have inspired the entire Blades Collection. The diamond is a 5.01-carat Old European cut and is accompanied with a GIA Diamond Grading Report stating that the diamond is J color, SI2 clarity with good cut, polish and symmetry grades and no fluorescence (see picture 6). The setting is made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum and encrusted with 62 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I color, VS clarity, total weight 3.78 carats. Each side of the diamond part of this vintage cocktail ring is wrapped in five smooth golden “blades” tightly hugging the stones. The ring is size 6; re-sizable. This vintage cocktail ring weighs 21.6 grams. The diamond part of the ring measures ¾” x ¾” x ½” (2 x 2 x 1.3 cm). The ring is stamped with Verdura maker's mark and it comes with a copy of Verdura store authentication letter (see picture 4). Verdura jewelry...
White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.47 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond GIA Platinum Ring Solitaire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent and classy yellow diamond solitaire ring! Features a 8.47-carat natural fancy yellow oval brilliant cut diamond flanked by two half-moon cut white diamonds. The fancy yel...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This striking Bulgari Trombino ring showcases a magnificent 31.39-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Certified by AGL as unheated, this exceptional gemstone d...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
BVLGARI Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 1970s 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. The ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Allegra Aquamarine Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking Bvlgari Allegra ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a luminous mix of aquamarine, amethyst, and pink tourmaline for a bold splash of color and personality. Size 6 and accomp...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 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
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This elegant ring, offered by Claris-A is centered on a vivid yellow sapphire, presented in a refined, structured setting that emphasizes balance and symmetry. The sapphire is framed...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
