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.
Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum, Round Brilliant Cut 1.20 Cts
Located in London, GB
Platinum single stone diamond ring with some diamonds on the shoulders. Finely made, this ring is a creation of various sized diamonds, chosen meticulously to match in colour and cla...
White Diamond, Platinum
Asprey Solitaire HRD Certified Round Diamond Ring 2Ct GVVS2
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
A stunning piece for your fine jewellery collection to add a touch of elegance or create a bridal jewellery set inspired by classic design? This stunning diamond ring features a gl...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Single Stone Round Diamond 2.05 Carat F, VVS2 Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A classic diamond solitaire ring set in platinum. Featuring an impressive diamond, weight 2.05 ct with GIA Report no. 1182352146, laser inscribed girdle, F colour and VVS2 clarity, s...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Old European Antique Diamond 2.97ct Single Stone/Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The antique diamond single stone/solitaire diamond engagement ring with a timeless beauty, crafted in modern 950 platinum mount. 1 X Antique Old European cut diamond, weighted weight...
White Diamond, Platinum
Old European Antique Diamond 2.97 Carat Single Stone/Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The antique diamond single stone/solitaire diamond engagement ring with a timeless beauty, crafted in modern 950 platinum mount. 1 X Antique Old European cut diamond, weighted weight...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.85ct Fancy Faint Brown Diamond with Diamond Border in 18K Ring
Located in London, GB
Exquisite 18ct diamond and white gold cluster ring consisting a round brilliant diamond centrepiece with a raised diamond border and two shoulders of stunning infinity symbols half laced with diamonds and then completed with gold band. UK ring size "M" and it can be resize upon application. US ring size "6.25" 1 X GIA certified Round Brilliant Cut diamond with laser inscribed registry no. GIA 2131833152, Weight 0.85 carats, K, Faint Brown...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond total weight approximately 2.08ct F/VS1 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1/E color total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
A single stone diamond Bulgari ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond Bulgari ring, the round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 4.39 carats, accompanied by GIA certificate stating to be of I colour and VS1 clarity, six claw-set to ...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari 0.82ct G/VS Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
BVLGARI Center stone is a crisp 0.82ct brilliant cut diamond, G/VS. The ring is crafted in 18karat white gold, with two diamond baguettes on each side. Making the total carat weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring Elegant platinum Bvlgari engagement ring featuring a brilliant round center diamond weighing 1.59 carats, graded H color and V...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Corona GIA 1.67ct D VS1 Round Diamond Platinum solitaire Ring Size 4.75
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 21230101 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Corona Ring ■ Reference Number: 323743 ■ Material: 1P Diamond (1.67ct D-VS1) / PT950 Platinum ■ Weight: Approximately 12.6 grams ■ Ring Size: Approximately 9 (Japan size) / EU: 49 / USA: 4.75 (Approx.) ■ Width: Approximately 9.81mm / 0.38in (Approx.) ■ Top Size: - ■ Main Stone Size: 7.54-7.61 × 4.70mm ■ Accessories: ・Bvlgari Box, ・Case, ・Bvlgari Certificate, ・GIA Certificate dated April 2003, ■ Description The Bvlgari Corona...
Diamond, Platinum
BVLGARI Venezia Platinum Solitaire Ring, 1.15ct Diamond, G-VS2 - US 3.75
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24350917 ■Brand: BVLGARI ■Collection / Model: Dedicata a Venezia Solitaire Ring ■Model / Reference No.: – ■Material: Platinum (Pt950) ■Main Stone: 1 Brilliant-Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
