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 Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Emerald Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation from BULGARI, this striking bypass ring embodies the house’s distinctive dialogue between strength and sensuality. Crafted in a harmonious...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BULGARI Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A commanding expression of BULGARI’s bold Roman aesthetic, this exceptional Trombino ring is centered by a vivid Colombian emerald weighing approximately 8.40 carats. Cut in a classi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
BULGARI Colombian Emerald and Diamond Architectural Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold symphony of geometry and color, this striking 1985 Bvlgari creation embodies the house’s devotion to dramatic proportions and rich heritage. At its heart, a mesmerizing 11.54-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and unmistakably Italian creation from BULGARI, this striking ring embodies the bold color, architectural presence, and sculptural confidence that defined the maison’s hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Fancy Light Yellow Diamond "Trombino" Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated icon of Italian jewelry design, this exceptional BULGARI Trombino Ring embodies the bold elegance and architectural sophistication that have defined the Maison for gener...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Cabochon Certified Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Bvlgari Cabochon Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s A striking and highly collectible Bvlgari “Trombino” ring from the 1970s, m...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This design draws inspiration from the feats of ancient Roman architecture: the enduring lines of the Appian Way, the harmonious arches of the Roman Forum, and the majestic dome of t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 1.02 Carat Emerald and 1.05 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.02 carat emerald and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse emerald jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.20 Ctw Diamonds & Emerald
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Gorgeous colorful ring created by the jewelry designer Temple St. Clair. This cocktail ring was made at her workshop studio in Italy and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 3.52 Cwt Emerald & Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with emerald designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 198...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
SHEFFIELD'S & SONS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.00 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic cocktail ring designed by Sheffield's & Sons. This is a great classic cocktail ring created in London England by the jewelry company of Sheffield's & Sons back in the 1990. ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Modernist 1970 Bold Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 3.15 Cts Of Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist jeweled Cocktail Ring. Very bold and unique oversized piece created in the early 1970's. This ring has been crafted, with a geometric stepped patterns in so...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SPRITZER & FUHRMANN 1970 Ring In Solid 18Kt Gold Diamonds & GIA Tourmaline
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in Miami, FL
A ring with GIA certified tourmaline designed by Spritzer & Fuhrmann. This is an amazing colorful cocktail ring created by the jewelers and retailers of Spritzer & Fuhrmann,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jean Thierry Bond 1970 Paris Ring in 18kt Gold with 1.92 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Jean Thierry Bond. An unusual geometric ring, created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of Jean Thierry Bond, back in the late 1970. This cocktail rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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.
