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.
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
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
18 Karat Yellow Bulgari Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18k yellow Gold Diamond Ring by Bulgari. Set with round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 0.25 ct. Stamped Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made In Italy....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring Colorful gemstones add visual impact to the top of this classic Bvlgari ring. Simple and elegant, the 18K Yellow Gold setting features a 3mm wid...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Sleek and minimalist 18 karat bicolor gold ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, this attractive vintage ring consists of three ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Bulgari Parentesi Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring, Italy, with original maker’s box, late 20th century. A bold and architectural Bulgari Parentesi band ring crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Celtaura Ring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Celtaura ring set in 18k yellow and rose gold. From the discontinued Celtaura collection, the ring is domed and centred with a highly polished rose gold s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 #22279
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 Bold and iconic, this authentic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and adorned with 80 round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 11mm Band, Size 4.5, 9.8g
By Bulgari
Located in North Miami, FL
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 11mm Band, Size 4.5, 9.8g Description: This Bvlgari Parentesi Ring is an iconic example of the house’s design legacy. Crafted in Italy fro...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari b.Zero1 Diamond Rock Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted B.Zero1 ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This is the two band model crafted from 18ct yellow gold with a row of ro...
Diamond, 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.
