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.
Vintage Bulgari Divas' Dream Carnelian and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Divas' Dream diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is composed of a fan-shaped motif, set with a polished carnelian inlay and accented with b...
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Seduttori Diamond Rubellite Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bulgari ring from the iconic Serpenti collection is crafted in 18k rose gold, set with a pair of rubellite eyes and pave-set with round brilliant-cut E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 di...
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti Ring 0.59ct Round F VS Diamonds & 0.2ct Rubellite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Embrace the allure of the Bvlgari Serpenti ring, crafted in 18 Karat rose gold. Featuring 0.59 carats of F color, VS clarity round brilliant d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dream Ring, 18K Rose Gold, 1.10ct Diamonds, Circa 2015
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning BVLGARI Diva's Dream ring in 18K rose gold and diamonds, featuring an elegant alternation of triangular mother-of-pearl motifs, delicately accented with brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI 18K Rose Gold, Diamond and Rubellite 3-Coil Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite embodiment of BULGARI’s iconic Serpenti mythology, this mesmerizing three-coil ring wraps the finger in sculptural elegance and unmistakable Roman glamour. Crafted in wa...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dreams Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.07Ctw Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Bvlgari Diva's Dreams diamond ring. This ring is crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold and features 117 of the finest diamonds, one prong-set diamond in ...
Diamond, 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
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Rubelite and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is composed of a coiling serpent design, set with a vibrant rubellite and accented with...
Diamond, Rubelite, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper One Coil Diamond & MOP Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.90Ctw 1.35Ctw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This captivating and beautifully designed ring from Bvlgari sensually coils around the finger, combining the beauty of precious scales with the sinuosity of a snake. It's crafted in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Rubellite, and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and unmistakably sculptural statement from BULGARI, this commanding ring is centered on a magnificent oval rubellite weighing approximately 16.23 carats. The gemstone radiates...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Catene 18k Rose Gold Silver and Diamond Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a knot in highly polished eighteen karat rose gold with diamond pave set in rhodium plated silver. Set with "392" diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats. I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Divas' Dream 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The necklace: Designed as a polished eighteen karat rose gold chain suspending a fan shaped pendant. Set throughout with (55) diamonds weighing approximately 0.93 carat total. The ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White & Rose Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Ring: Designed as a highly polished eighteen karat white and rose gold ring featuring two butterflies. It is set with (34) pink sapphires weighing approximately 0.88 carat and ro...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a bypass ring in polished eighteen karat yellow gold featuring two of the maison's iconic panthère heads the eyes set with (4) round tsavorite garnets and decor...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Small Model 10-Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in 18k white yellow gold set with (10) diamonds weighing approximately 0.21 carat. It features the new single screw closure. Thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Yellow Gold, 4-Diamonds, Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in 18K yellow gold set with (4) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.42 carat. This classic model is a size 19...
Diamond, 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.
