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 Tubogas Diamond White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Tubogas ring by Bvlgari, with approx. 0.10ctw G/VS diamonds. Ring size 8, top is 0.5" in diameter. Hallmarked Bvlgari, 750, Italy. Weight - 17.7 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari white gold diamond band ring BVLGARI in tiny round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked 750, 53, Made in Italy, 1697 AR Size: 6.25 US...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In its maker's own words, this Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring "captures the power of seduction, camouflaging sensuality and temptation with a ...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Cicladi White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Cicladi" white gold ring Composed of five moving wheels, this ring is made of 18 karat white gold and small round-cut diamonds; marked Bvlgari, Made in Italy, 750 Size: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat white gold band ring with diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat. Marked: Bvlgari / 750 / Made in Italy. Total weight: 12.5 grams. Size 4.25-4.5. Thickest band w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Alveare Gold and Diamond Ring Band 18k Gold France
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Alveare Ring 18k Yellow Gold images show all marks Band width 8mm Made in France by Bulgari Round brilliant diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.00 carat Signed Bvlgari ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ring by Bulgari. With 73 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.25ct Details: Ring Size: 6 Weight: 16.3 grams Width: 2...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Ring Size T (61)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated statement ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece showcases a modern design with a bold, geometric structure. Crafted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic design from the house of Bvlgari, this B.Zero1 4-band ring is crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams. The ring features a modern spiral silhouet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Flip Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring centers an 11.0 mm circular disk center that flips on an axis One side is bead set with clustered round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.20 carat tot...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 4.8mm Wide Band Ring sz3
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.54 Grams Ring Size: Size 45 - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.72ct Diamond Ring BV10-012226
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Parentesi ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a 14mm wide-band form. Signature bracket-shaped Parentesi motifs repeat across the openworked center, creating a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.
