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 Pavé Diamond Set RingBvlgari Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury Italian jewellery designer, Bvlgari. A rich 18ct yellow gold mount plays host to a scintillating pavé ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Musa Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of their 'Musa' collection and showcases a large gabl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 0.35 Carat Diamond Corona Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a diamond solitaire ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of their Corona collection and plays host to a single bright w...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One-Band Ring Size L (51)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted B.Zero1 ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlagri. This is the single band model set with pavé diamonds on the spiral. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Pavé Diamond Set Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish 18ct yellow gold band ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Boucheron. This vintage piece showcases a unique twist pattern, with bright whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Bvlgari diamond engagement ring. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
An 18 carat gold Tronchetto Bulgari ring with diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.66 carats G-H, Vs, Signed: Bulgari, model: Tronchetto. weight: 9.09 g ring size: 17.75 mm / 7.5 US
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper L 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning expression of Bvlgari's iconic Serpenti collection captures the eternal allure of the serpent—a symbol of wisdom, vitality, and seduction—through the legendary Italian ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero with Diamonds 18kt Yellow, Sz 57
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic Bulgari B Zero ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, delivering sophisticated brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k 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.
