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 Parentesi Ring 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18k gold by Bvlgari. The design features a sleek, geometric pattern with interlocking links. The band is engraved with the Bvlgari logo, adding a...
18k Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou double-diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier’s Juste un Clou double-diamond ring is a yellow-gold ring inspired by the shape of a nail. It features 14 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.08 carat and measures 21.8 mm wide...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 360F22 18K Yellow Gold '17' Bracelet Box & Papers-2024
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Serpenti Viper bracelet is a one-coil 18 kt yellow gold bracelet, crafted with a smooth, polished finish that highlights its sleek serpent shape. It serves as a modern, versatile...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage Bvlgari Spiga hoop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. They showcase the woven Spiga pattern inspired by ancient Roman wheat, highlighting Italian craftsmanship, a classic s...
18k Gold
Intertwined 18k White & Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning contemporary ring showcases a unique design with intertwined bands of 18k gold, combining both white and yellow gold for a striking contrast. The white gold band is ado...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B. 18K Yellow & White Gold Italian Ring
By Marina B
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning Marina B ring, meticulously crafted in Italy, showcases an intricate and captivating design that seamlessly combines elegance and artistry. Made from luxurious 18k yell...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Yellow Gold 1 Row
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Bvlgari size 50 Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat yellow gold is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury bra...
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
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 Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band is a flexible and stylish piece that wraps your finger in pure luxury! Picture three rows of gleaming yellow gold woven together in a ...
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
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
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.
