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 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
Bvlgari 1.01 Carat Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a highly impressive and rare diamond ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single oval faceted 1.01ct diamond sits proud in a rub-over setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring, Italian, circa 1985-95.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond with an approximate weight of 3.45 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six rectangular...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Musa Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of their 'Musa' collection and showcases a large gabl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.56ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The high setting of this diamond engagement ring displays a feature six claw set 0.50ct modern brilliant round cut diamond, showing fine brilliance. The feature diamond is flanked on either side by three claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The tapering 18k yellow gold ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This vintage 1990s solitaire ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Condition This impressive high set engagement ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 carat gold Tronchetto Bulgari ring with diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.66 carats G-H, Vs, Signed: Bulgari, model: Tronchetto. weight: 9.09 g ring size: 17.75 mm / 7.5 US
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$61,759 / item
Bulgari diamond bombé ring, Italian, circa 1960.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond bombé ring. Set with a round old cut diamond, J colour, VS1 clarity with a weight of 2.26 carats in an open back claw setting, to a impressive bombé design with curv...
Diamond, 18k Gold
BOUCHERON 18K Gold & Platinum 3.35ct Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional Boucheron ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, dating from the 1960s, centering an outstanding 1.55-carat Old European-cut diamond, graded H color and VS1 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Solitaire Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold open band ring centering a 0.47 carat round cut white diamond, K Color, VS1 Clarity. The shoulders are set wi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.75ct, Excellent
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced decorated 14k white gold twist design is orname...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K Yellow & White Gold Interlocking Double Band Ring Sz 7
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A captivating Cartier Vintage Double Band Ring, embodying timeless elegance. Crafted in France circa 1994, this ring features two substantial interlocking bands, one in 18k yellow g...
18k Gold, White 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.
