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.
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Two-Band Studded Spiral Black Ceramic Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock two-band ring in 18 kt rose gold with studded spiral and black ceramic inserts on the edges. Drawing its inspiration from the world’s most renowned amphitheater,...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 bracelet is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, challenging the very e...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Divas Dream Ring 18k Rose Gold Set With 0.17ct Pave Diamonds Size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari Divas' Dream 18 kt rose gold ring set with pavé diamonds. Embodying Italian elegance, the Divas' Dream ring represents the legend of a diva, with her mysterious, unforgettabl...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model Rose Gold Size 66
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Rose Gold
Cartier Ecrou de Cartier Ring in 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
A transformation of the ordinary to the extraordinary: the new Écrou de Cartier collection. A bold new design, Écrou de Cartier embodies daring and limitless style. Forceful and exqu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring 57 Size Wedding Band Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE Ring, Rose Gold (750/1000). Width: 5.5 mm (for size 57). Details: Brand: Cartier Style: Love Ring Material: Rose Gold Cartier Size: 57 Theme: Romantic, Love Scope of Delivery: ...
Rose Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold Bulgari B.zero1 band ring. -18 karat rose gold -Signed Bulgari -Size 6.5 -Accompanied by its original box and papers
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band desig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B Zero1 Rose Gold & Ceramic Band
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the iconic B.zero1 Collection, this striking band draws inspiration from the world’s most renowned amphitheater—the Colosseum. A bold expression of Bvlgari’s innovative spirit, ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Rose Gold 2 Rows
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat rose gold with 2 rows is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury brand Bulg...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Design Legend Three Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 54 US 6.75
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
B.zero1 Design Legend jewelry is a perfect collision of modernity and tradition. Crafted in fine 18K rose gold. It features a clean modern three band ring engraved with the BVLGARI l...
18k Gold, Rose 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.
