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 Ring with Citrine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Bvlgari ring, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold, showcases a stunning rectangular citrine gemstone. The citrine's warm, amber hue and polished finish add a touch of vi...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1995
Located in BILBAO, ES
A bold and sculptural vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, dating to 1995. The design features four channel-set citrines arranged diagonally across the front of the...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
French 1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage ring is set with a vivid oval citrine at its center, held in place by six prongs on a setting with a domed band that i...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Art Deco Madeira Citrine 18K Yellow Gold City Skyline Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Streamlined, sophisticated Art Deco period 18K gold City Skyline statement ring featuring a superb vivid golden orange oval facet cut citrine of excellent color and clarity. The subs...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Citrine 20.50ct Oval Cut 9K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning ring is crafted in 9kt yellow gold and set with a magnificent natural citrine in an oval cut, which stands out as the true centerpiece of the piece. The gemstone displa...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A captivating Bvlgari Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring, epitomizing classic elegance and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold, this exqui...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14.00 carat citrine 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Oval cut citrine Weight: Approximately 14.00 carats Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1970's Hallmarks: Purity marks Size: 5.75 and can be resized Gram weight:...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous citrine stone in this ring is a lemon yellow colour and is set in a simple but high setting. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 Stone Dimensions: 12x9.5mm He...
Citrine, Gold
Bulgari Sculptural Yellow Gold Ring with Citrine Cabochon Center
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage Bulgari ring is a bold statement piece, showcasing the brand's unmistakable design language. The centerpiece is a large citrine cabochon, with a warm honey tone, cut int...
Yellow Gold
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
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