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.
Marco Bicego GOA 18k White Gold 7 Row Diamond Band Ring Size 7
By Marco Bicego
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this authentic Marco Bicego GOA band ring, crafted in luminous 18k white gold. The design features seven elegant rows adorned with sparkling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marco Bicego GOA Diamond 7 Row Band Ring in 18k White Gold Size 6.5
By Marco Bicego
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this authentic Marco Bicego GOA band ring, crafted in luminous 18k white gold. The design features seven elegant rows adorned with sparkling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Soleste Material: Platinum (PT950) Gemstones/Diamonds: Natural diamonds approximately 0.38 carat total weight Design: Diamond halo ring Measurem...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection/Style: Sweet Alhambra Diamond Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750 50 JE776845 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.08ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Me Pavé Diamond 18k Tri-Gold Three Band Ring w/Papers Size US 5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Me Pavé Diamond Interlocking Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 E1285 Gemstones: Natural pavé-se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Three Band 18k Rose White & Yellow Gold Ring Size 10.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Bvlgari B.zero1 ring is a timeless icon of Italian luxury. Crafted from solid 18k rose, white, and yellow gold, the three-band design showcases Bvlgari’s signature mod...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 53 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the B.Zero1 collection. Set to the centre of the ring is a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond in a tension setting, F in colour and VVS2 i...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond One Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 52 US 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, this ring is a perfect fit for your jewelry collection. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features a one band ring studded with ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Pave Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 0.60Ctw US 11.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. Crafted in fine 18K white gold. It features a clean modern one band ring with pave set round cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Band Ring 54
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features a wide band design crafted in 18k white gold, engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides and pave-set with bril...
Diamond, White 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.
