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 Venezia 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Bvlgari Venezia engagement ring is a stunning showcase of Italian craftsmanship, featuring a brilliant, high-quality diamond at its center. This sophisticated piece is...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Triple Excellent Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 8 Carat pear cut diamond ring Main diamond Weight: 1.5 carat Color G Clarity VS2 Polish Excellent Symmetry Excellent Cut Excellent Metal 18k white gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.65 Carat Certifed Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA excellent diamond, this classic solitaire ring boasts glamorous sparkle and a sleek design that will remain forever in style! Mounted in a timeless 18k white gold and platinum, t...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience true luxury with this breathtaking Van Cleef & Arpels masterpiece—an engagement ring that embodies elegance, rarity, and world-class craftsmanship. At its center rest...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Possession 0.72 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Full Circle
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Piaget Possession 0.72 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Full Circle / Eternity / Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring. The ring weighs 6.9 grams, size 6.5, 5.6 mm wide, 2.2 m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Round Cut F VS1 Triple Excellent Diamond 18k Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone is a 0.90 carat round diamond with wonderful light performance; the diamond looks gorgeous in person as the brilliance and fire is remarkable! It is a bright white...
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 Incontro d’Amore 0.40ct D-VS2 Diamond Ring in Platinum – US 4
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 32440606 ■Brand: BVLGARI ■Name: INCONTRO D'AMORE Ring ■Ref.: 355808 ■Material: 1P diamond (D0.40ct D-VS2-3VG), Side diamond, PT950 platinum ■Weight: 5.6g (Approx) ■Ring siz...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Bvlgari Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.35ct G/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond single stone ring in platinum by Bvlgari. The ring is set to the centre with an approximately 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised four claw compass sett...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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.
