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 Mediterranean Eden Ring 18k White Gold Blue Topaz Sz 5 Estate Signed
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Mediterranean Eden blue topaz ring crafted in 18k white gold. Blue topaz measures 11mm x 9.5mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or chips). Set with v...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Blue Topaz Pyramid Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A stunning Bvlgari pyramid ring featuring a captivating blue topaz gemstone, measuring 12x15 mm. This exquisite cocktail ring, with its unique pyr...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Parentesi Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold, Topaz & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Parentesi Cocktail ring in 18k white gold, topaz, and diamonds. Period: 2010s. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 52. Width of the motif: 1.5 cm. Diamond weight: 0.15 cara...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B Zero 1 Ring 18 karat White Gold with Aquamarine
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
"Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Size 5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring – a stunning fusion of luxury and refined elegance. This exquisite piece showcases Bvlgari's renowned craftsmanship and a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Platinum Diamond and Oval-Shaped Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant study in volume, proportion, and light, this BULGARI sapphire and diamond ring exemplifies the maison’s refined approach to bold gemstone architecture. Centering the desig...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 2000's Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Metropolis Statement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular buffed top aquamarine tab set east to west Measuring 12.5 x 16.0 mm transparent light blue in color Flanked by grooved shoulders inscribed with brand name Com...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Genuine Swiss Blue Topaz Ring with Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- This ring features a Brazillian topaz 10.938 ct genuine swiss blue topaz. The design is simplistic yet elegant. The ring looks very exquisite with some diamonds h...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M 18kt White Gold 16.74cts Blue Topaz Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold 16.74cts Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop for all your jewelry sh...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts Bvlgari's well-known serpent motif which wraps round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.
