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.
Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 1.01Cttw Size 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Blvgari Fiorever diamond ring. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features a center prong set round brilliant cut diamond embraced with Bvlgari’s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 113666 Listing Title: Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K ...
White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Contraire Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The ring features two diamond clusters that are set in a crossover style. The three largest pear cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed in polished eighteen karat white gold as two intertwined flowers, the flower heads composed of (10) pear cut diamonds accented by (10) round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Fireworks Articulated Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking Bulgari "Fireworks" diamond ring is a true masterpiece of Italian fine jewelry design, instantly captivating with its extraordinary kinetic energy and playful yet s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitale 1913 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold beautiful ring in flower shape is from our Timelless Collection. This elegant piece of jewellery is made of natural white diamonds in total of 1.33 Carat. Total metal ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Modern Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful ring, it is set with 4 claws beaded with an antique brilliant- cut diamond, on an openwork crisscross of lines of diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring from the floral Onbell range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Fashion/Statement Estate Ring Flower Design
Located in Houston, TX
This striking and intricate vintage diamond ring features a one-of-a-kind floral design. Crafted in 18k white gold, it is set with approximately 1.64 carats of natural round diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds. Diamonds 4.78 ct Baguette Diamonds 1.47 ct Total Weight 14.40 gr RF +GCHUA Italian Size 13.5 Usa Size 6.67 French...
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.
