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.
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with 36.40 CTW in Amethyst & Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a commanding natural amethyst weighing approximately 36.0 carats at the center. Accented by 20 natural diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt white Gold Cocktail Ring with 15.10 CTW in Rubellite and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This bold circa 1970s cocktail ring is crafted in 18kt white gold and showcases a vibrant natural rubellite tourmaline with approximately 14.00 carats total weight at the center. Sur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with 50.30CTW in Ametrine, Imperial Topaz & Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
This bold cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a dramatic natural ametrine centerpiece weighing approximately 28.00 carats. Surrounded by natural oval imperial to...
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Sculptural 1960 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing a breathtaking sculptural ring that exemplifies contemporary elegance, meticulously crafted in a stunning combination of 18kt yellow and white gold. This unique piece fea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-century 1960 18kt Gold yellow Ring with Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting a stunning Mid-century ring that exudes vintage charm, expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold. This exquisite piece features two beautifully carved rubellite stones, also kn...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Style: Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k Yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Amethyst Ring, 2.54 Carats
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vibrant ring by the Italian jewelry house Bulgari centers a richly saturated oval cut amethyst. The 2.54-carat gemstone displays an ideal deep purple hue and is set within a bol...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
BULGARI Parentesi Amethyst Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring COA Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This timeless cocktail ring from Bulgari's striking Parentesi collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a faceted purple amethyst stone and pave brilliant-cut VVS2-VS1 diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Earth min...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Cocktail ring with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Large cocktail ring with a central ametyst of circa 30ct flanked by 1.70ct c.a. of round cut diamonds of good commercial white. Set in 18ct gold, Made in Italy. Highlights: - Gold 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
MARCHAK Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 41.51 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring band designed by Marchak Paris. This is an absolutely stunning cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the 1970. The geometri...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow 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.
