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.
Cartier "Love" Ring (Small) in 18k Rose Gold - Size 5
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Item Information - --------------------------------------------- - Dimensions: - Length: 2.0cm - Width: 2.0cm - Height: 0.35cm - Total Weight: 3.23g - Ring Size: 5 - Materials: - M...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier "Love" Ring with a Single Diamond in 18k Rose Gold - Size 6.75
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Stone Grading: - Color: White - Cut: Brilliant - Clarity: VVS1 - Color Grade: E - Ston...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Stackable Rings with Trillion & Round Diamonds - Size 4.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a set of 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Rings with One ~0.3ct. E/VS2 Trillion Cut White Diamond Center & Round Accent Diamonds Totaling ~0.15ctw F/SI2. Ring Size - 4.75 Total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band with 10 Round Brilliant Diamonds - Size 8.5
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - 10x Round Brilliant Diamonds - ~1.2ctw Grading - VS2/E Ring Size - Total Weight - 3.85g
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Love" Ring with Three Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold - Size 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): - Stone Grading: - Origin: Natural - Color: White - Cut: Brilliant - Clarity: VVS2 - Color Grade:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Band with Eight Bezel Set Diamonds - Size 4
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold band with eight bezel set diamonds each weighing ~0.17ct and is graded at VVS2/F. - Stone Info - 8x - 3.5mm Standard Round Brilliant Diamond 0.17ct VVS2/F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1. Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, a stunning piece crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold. This elegant ring features the iconic B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold, this piece embodies timeless...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Tubogas Three-Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A classic Bulgari B.zero1 ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The design features Bulgari’s iconic architectural construction inspired by the circular form of the Roman Colosseum. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum. Crafted ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero 1 yellow gold ring size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bulgari B Zero 1 Yellow gold ring An icon since 1999, this design defies convention and trends, with its signature blend of Roman inspiration, industrial design and state-of-the-art...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B-Zero Three Row Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 52 (US 6)
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An iconic expression of modern Italian luxury, this 18K yellow gold Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond band features the collection’s signature architectural design in a bold three-row silhouet...
Diamond, Gold, 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.
