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.
Alexander 1.17 Carat Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band / wedding ring, full band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 28 round brilliant diamonds, 1.17 carats total. Approximately G/H color and SI clarity. Set in 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.83ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Rose Gold 6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 22 round brilliant diamonds, 1.87 carats. Approximately G/H color and SI clarity. Set in 14k rose gold, 1.99 grams, size 5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.82ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Rose Gold 5.75
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 23 round brilliant diamonds, 1.82 carats. Approximately G/H color and SI clarity. Set in 14k rose gold, 1.98 grams, size 5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.38ct Fancy Pink Diamond Eternity Band 18k Rose Gold 6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful double row pink diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 96 round diamonds, 0.38 carats. Approximately Fancy Pink color and SI clarity. Set in 18k rose gold, 2.25...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.93ct Fancy Pink Brown Multi Diamonds Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pink brown multi shape diamond cocktail ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.18 carats of Fancy Pink Brown color diamonds. Complimented by 140...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.83ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Rose Gold 6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 23 round brilliant diamonds, 1.83 carats. Approximately G/H color and SI clarity. Set in 14k rose gold, 1.91 grams, size 6...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Two-Band Studded Spiral Black Ceramic Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock two-band ring in 18 kt rose gold with studded spiral and black ceramic inserts on the edges. Drawing its inspiration from the world’s most renowned amphitheater,...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 6 (52) NEW B&P's
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond and black ceramic ring is a striking blend of modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted from 18K rose gold, it features a sleek black ceramic band enci...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Ceramic Four Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 52 US 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with black ceramic and pavé...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This Bvlgari Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring is the perfect embodiment of a classic design. Crafted from 18ct rose gold and ceramic, this beautifu...
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring Size O (56)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, this piece features a bold, geometric design with openwork detail...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic Four Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a distinctive four-band spiral ring with pavé set round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
