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 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Stainless steel case. Reference BB...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Bvlgari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvglari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch with Black Rubber. -Condition: Like-New, Pristine -Brand: Bvlgari -Model: Diagono -Style: EG40S -Dial: Black -Material: Stainless Steel -Case...
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple and classic Bulgari stainless steel Diagono automatic wristwatch, circa 1995. This exquisite timepiece is crafted in durable stainless steel and effortlessly marries robust fu...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Bvlgari Octo Black Dial Automatic Men’s Date BGO41S Wrist Watch 90054035
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI OCTO BLACK DIAL AUTOMATIC MENS DATE BGO41S WRIST WATCH 90054035.. Brand: Bvlgari Ref.Number: BGO41S Condition: Mint condition case, good condition strap (minor signs of wear...
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Diagono Men's Black Watch - AL44TA
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
Bulgari Diagono Aluminum Description Bvlgari Diagono, Reference: AL 44TA, Aluminum Case on Rubber/Aluminum Strap with a Aluminum Buckle, Automatic Movement, Date, Centered Sweep Seco...
Other
Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono Scuba Stainless Steel Watch SCB38S
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono Scuba Stainless Steel Watch SCB38S Metal: Stainless steel Strap: Rubber Case: 40mm Dial: Black Movement: Automatic Model: SCB38S Serial: L89** TDD F35002286
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Date Automatic Men's Watch TI38TA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Diagono Titanium wristwatch, reference TI 38 TA, featuring a 38mm titanium case with the iconic engraved BVLGARI BVLGARI bezel and a b...
Titanium
Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel case and bracelet ladies wristwatch. The name Diagono is inspired by the Greek agon, or competition. ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Assioma White Mother of Pearl Men's Watch - AA44S 35 mm
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand :Bvlgari Model :Assioma Bezel Color: Silver Movement: Auotomatic Case metarial:Stainless Steel Case Size :35 mm Gender: Men Reference Number: AA44S Band/Strap :orginal...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Scuba SC38S Black Dial Watch in Steel, 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph reference SC38S automatic with a black dial on a rubber strap from the 1990s. Keeps great time and is fully fu...
Steel
Breitling Chronomat 44 mm Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Watch SS/18KRG Case
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling Chronomat 44 Chronograph Automatic men's wristwatch featuring a robust stainless steel and 18K rose gold case paired with a black rubber strap for a distinctive sport-luxur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Large Model With Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel case with a black (alligator) leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Stainless Steel Small Watch Cartier Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel Panthère de Cartier watch, small model, featuring the iconic flexible link bracelet and elegant silvered dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands. Powered by a quartz...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Cartier Tank Française Stainless Steel Medium Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel Cartier Tank Française watch, medium model, featuring a classic silvered dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and a sapphire crystal. Powered by a reliable quartz...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari BZero 18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet New Box & Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in radiant 18K rose gold and showcases the iconic spiral design inspired by Rome’s Colosseum—a bold symbol of modern Italian styl...
Gold, 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.
