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.
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Dome Ring BV16-040826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A dramatic rounded design makes this Bvlgari ring impossible to ignore. Inset Diamonds on each side of the 18K White Gold setting add contemporary elegance and a touch of sparkle. Id...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Diamond Concentric Ring w/ Swivel Shank
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.94ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.31 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.40 carats. Signed by Bvlgari, from their B.Zero1 collection Size 54
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat white gold band ring with diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat. Marked: Bvlgari / 750 / Made in Italy. Total weight: 12.5 grams. Size 4.25-4.5. Thickest band w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Set 18ct White Gold Lucéa Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari Diamond Set 18ct White Gold Lucéa Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J646 Brand: Bulgari Model: Lucéa Ring Type: Ring Age: 2000 Material(s): 18ct White Gold Gemstone: Diamond U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring. Beautiful domed mother of pearl set in a fine 18k white gold tension style ring. Very rare model of this ring. ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Two-Stone Ring in 18K Gold/Platinum With 2.01 Carat Diamond Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning Bvlgari two-stone ring crafted in luxurious 18 Karat two-tone gold and platinum. Featuring a 1-carat E c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Astrale Fireworks Articulated Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking Bulgari "Fireworks" diamond ring is a true masterpiece of Italian fine jewelry design, instantly captivating with its extraordinary kinetic energy and playful yet s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 1.01Cttw Size 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Blvgari Fiorever diamond ring. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features a center prong set round brilliant cut diamond embraced with Bvlgari’s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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