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 Diamond Trombino Ring, Italian, circa 1963
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with a drop shape brilliant cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.83 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by two...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with a round transitional cut diamond, J colour, VVS2 clarity with a weight of 2.50 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01ct Platinum and Oval Cut Light Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a Light Pink oval diamond, flanked by 2 oval diamonds, accented by a diamond halo. - Light Pink diamond weighs 1.01 carat - Oval side diamonds w...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.75 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.50 ct Colour: Light...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.75Ct Platinum and Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a radiant cut fancy pink diamond, flanked by 2 half-moon diamonds. - Pink diamond weighs 0.75 carat - Half-moon diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat - P...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari 1.71 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Swirling Engagement Ring GIA
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats - G color with VVS2 clarity Prong set in a round form head with grooved swirling detail and split shoulders Bead set with...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.56 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Faint...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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3.25 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K Gold GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning engagement ring style showcasing a Fancy Light Pink 3.25 carat pear-shaped diamond certified by GIA as VS2 clarity. The center stone surrounded by a round brillia...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.49 Carat Faint Pink VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 9.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 4.49 ct Colour: Faint...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1.36 CTW Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Contemporary Engagement Ring GIA
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats - F color with VVS2 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral style shoulders Bare set with tapered baguette cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Flat Step Cut Diamond ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A timeless flat antique step cut diamond ring, ca. 1900, in platinum, featuring a unique central diamond, flanked by two diamond baguettes. The centre diamond weighs 1.01 carats and...
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 9.62 Carat, I-VS2, circa 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An antique old European cut diamond solitaire ring, ca. 1900. The single diamond weighs 9.62 carats and has an I colour and VS2 clarity, with no fluorescence - accompanied by an HRD ...
Diamond
Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring, ca. 2.2ct, G/H-VS, 1970s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond solitaire cocktail ring in platinum, ca. 1970s. The ring is centred with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximat...
Diamond, Platinum
5.02 Carat D-VVS1, GIA, Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A stunning diamond round brilliant solitaire ring in white gold and platinum. The big centre stone is set in an alluring way showcasing its icy white colour from every angle - a trea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire, 1.59ct D-VS2, GIA, & 2 Baguette Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond solitaire ring in white gold, flanked by 2 baguette diamonds. The centre stone weighs 1.59ct, has a D colour and VS2 cla...
Diamond, White Gold
Gold Edwardian Pink Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A graceful Edwardian ring with a central old mine Pink Topaz cushion, weighing circa 6 carats, and flanked by small rosecut diamonds - the Pink Topaz has...
Diamond, Topaz, 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.
