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 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 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
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 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
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless 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 Diagono Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch With A Ceramic Strap
Located in London, GB
Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch With A Ceramic Strap Black on black with Panda dials, Swiss made watch with a stainless steel 'BVLGARI' engraved case, a black dial...
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Date Wristwatch Ref SB42SDR, 42mm Case, 2012.
By Bulgari
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very attractive Bulgari Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Date, reference SB42SDR features a 42 stainless steel case with exhibition caseback, and its original Bulgari leather strap wit...
Bulgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial, Ref. BBL33S
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, DE
Bvlgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial. Ref. BBL33S Bulgari remaining guarantee until 09/23. With original new unworn Bulgari strap. From first owner. Excellent condition. Including original Box and papers. Diameter without the Ruby crown.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Stainless 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 Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Display Model. Original Box and Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Bvlga...
Steel
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model: Solotempo Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: ...
Steel
Bvlgari Astrale Gemed Diamond 18K White Gold White Leather Watch 101338
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition. Bvlgari Astrale Women’s Watch – Model 101338 Brand: Bvlgari Model Name: Astrale Model Number: 101338 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Luxur...
White Gold
Chanel J12 Chromatic Ceramic Gray Dial Quartz Ladies Watch H2978
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Chanel J12 H2978 is a beautiful Womens timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless & ceramic case. It has a round shape face, date di...
Baume et Mercier Hampton Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Men's Watch MOA08604
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Baume et Mercier Hampton MOA08604, The Watch has Minor Scratches on the Case Back Due to Store Handling. No Original Box and Pap...
Charriol Parisii Steel Diamond White MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch P33S2.920.001
By Charriol
Located in New York, NY
This display model Charriol Parsii P33S2.920.001 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date indicator dial and has hand diamonds style markers. It is completed with a stainless steel band that opens and closes with a fold over clasp with double push button satety. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Brand Charriol Type Wristwatch Department Women Model Number P33S2.920.001 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Charriol Parisii...
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.
