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 3.02 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single bright white 3.02 carat emerald-cut diamond sits high and proud at the centre of th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Fancy Light Yellow Diamond "Trombino" Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated icon of Italian jewelry design, this exceptional BULGARI Trombino Ring embodies the bold elegance and architectural sophistication that have defined the Maison for gener...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin diamond flanked engagement ring, French, 1995.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut diamond in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.68 carats, flanked by si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A commanding expression of BULGARI’s bold Roman aesthetic, this exceptional Trombino ring is centered by a vivid Colombian emerald weighing approximately 8.40 carats. Cut in a classi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elegant 0.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unleash your inner radiance with this captivating emerald diamond ring, boasting a mesmerizing 0.9 carat center stone that exudes timeless sophistication. Crafted in gleaming 18K yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 4.16 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding three-stone ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This exquisite piece focally features a vibrant green Colombian emerald set i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Twin Diamond Contrast Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold vision of 1980s luxury, this ring from Bulgari captivates with its architectural duality and dynamic contrast. Fashioned in 18k yellow gold and platinum, it features a strikin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring, Italian, circa 1985-95.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond with an approximate weight of 3.45 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six rectangular...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 0.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace sophistication and radiance with this breathtaking ring, showcasing a mesmerizing 0.9 carat emerald diamond, meticulously set in gleaming 18K yellow gold. The exceptional E c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18 carat gold Tronchetto Bulgari ring with diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.66 carats G-H, Vs, Signed: Bulgari, model: Tronchetto. weight: 9.09 g ring size: 17.75 mm / 7.5 US
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat Gold French Ring Set with Step Cut Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A simple and clean 18 carat gold ring with an step cut diamond (2.00 carat, J, VS2) set in a box setting with prongs, France. weight: 3.80 grams ring size...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Oscar Heyman Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring set with a concave top with 8 square cut diamonds set in platinum, signed and numbered: Oscar Heyman, 22385, American. weight: 7.66 g ring size: 17.5 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Ring with a Flush set Solitair Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flush set ring with a brilliant cut (app. 0.85 carat, G-H, Vvs). Signed and numbered: Cartier Paris 34908. weight: 12.4 g size: 18.25 mm / 8 US width: 3 - 9...
Diamond, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold and Citrine Dress Ring by Poiray
By Poiray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bombé ring set with a large emerald-cut citrine, signed and numbered: Poiray, France, circa 1980 with its original case, France, circa 1980. weight: 13.53 g ring si...
Citrine, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Silver Ring with Green Glass and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat rose gold and ring with a hexagonal concave element with dark green, transluscent glass over which a silver diagonal grid set with rose cut diamonds, the shank is florall...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
