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.
An 18k Gold Bulgari Heart Ring with Hematite and Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold ring set with a Ceylon no heat heart shaped cabochon sapphire (weighing 5.32 with the carat weight engraved in the ring and gem certificate) and set with hematite on each...
Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Plated 1970s Hearts Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the perfect blend of timeless elegance and playful charm with our 18K Gold Plated 1970s Hearts Ring. Crafted with precision and plated in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this rin...
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icon Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 'Icon' ring taken from Chopard's 'Happy Diamonds' collection. This 18ct yellow gold piece showcases a heart shaped face with a single floating round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring Colorful gemstones add visual impact to the top of this classic Bvlgari ring. Simple and elegant, the 18K Yellow Gold setting features a 3mm wid...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Retro Heart Cut Diamond Pinky Dome Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gypsy Setting
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bold pinky dome ring features a 0.61 carat heart-cut diamond set in 14k yellow gold. The diamond measuring approximately 3.5 x 4.5 mm, securely set in a classic gypsy setting. T...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This fabulous seventies ring features a 1.40-carat heart-shaped sapphire and 1.0 carat of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Beautif...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Within a Heart Diamond Vintage 2-Tone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Exquisite Heart within a Heart Diamond Gold Statement Ring. Featuring a dome Yellow Gold Heart surrounded by twenty-six Hand set Pave Brilliant cut diamonds. Measu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Double Heart Ring 18K White & Rose Gold Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302145 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2005 Model B4063952 Serial Number FG56** Metal 18k Rose Gold, 18k White Gold Weight 4.9 g Ring Size 52 Condition Excellent Other I...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with a Heart-Cut Diamond
Located in İstanbul, TR
Diamonds (0.70 carat the main stone, 0.53 carat the pave diamonds around it) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civ...
Diamond, 24k Gold
Heart Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Radiance Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Radiance Wrap Ring is a romantic blend of timeless elegance and dazzling brilliance. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this stunning piece features a wrap...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chopard happy diamond 18k yellow gold heart ring
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Chopard Happy Diamond heart ring is a romantic vintage design from the 2000’s, featuring 19 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat in total. Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard vintage diamond 18k yellow gold love ring
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Chopard love ring is a beautifully polished design from the 1990’s, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is a colorful and sculptural jewel from the 1970’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a beautiful combination of ruby and sapphire. The design has a bol...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.77ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate and timeless design from the 1980s, this charming three-stone ring features three bright round brilliant diamonds set in rich 18k yellow gold. The diamonds, graded G color...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Two-Tone Gold Ring with 0.20ct Ruby and 0.40ct Diamond, 1940
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming Retro 14k yellow and white gold ring featuring 0.20 carats of vivid rubies accented by 0.40 carats of sparkling I color SI clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 6.9g Weight
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage sapphire ring is a refined expression of classic color and enduring design, showcasing a graceful arrangement of round brilliant cut sapphires that encircle the top of t...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.
