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 Serpenti Forever Dark Pink Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Freehold, NJ
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Dark Pink Shoulder Bag 100% Authentic Preowned Additional information: Material: Calf leather, light gold-plated brass, white enamel, black onyx scales, gre...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Pink
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Roger Vivier Nano Pilgrim Bucket Bag — Pink
By Roger Vivier
Located in London, England
Crafted from silk-blend satin, Roger Vivier's Nano Pilgrim exemplifies refined bucket-bag silhouette with lustrous tactile appeal. The metal drawstring closure frames a rectangular c...
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure BULGARI
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure. Purple rayon lining. Snap closure under the snake. 2 compartiments inside + one with zip closure. 2 ...
$1,600
H 9.26 in W 9.06 in
Chanel 2003-2004 Rose Pink Grained Calfskin Reissue Mademoiselle Lock Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Good, normal signs of use, inside is clean, body has imprints, hardware has scratches. Accessorie...
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag Pink
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag Pink These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a modern take on an iconic desig...
Melissa + Baja East Collaboration Rubber Bucket Bag in Blush Pink
Located in Amman, JO
Melissa Textured Rubber Bucket Bag in Blush Pink with Rope Drawstring Melissa + Baja East Collaboration. A modern, playful take on the classic bucket bag, this Melissa piece combin...
Valentino Pink Leather Tote Bag with Gold Hardware & Turn-Lock
By Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
Elegant Valentino pink leather tote featuring a spacious design, gold-tone hardware and a distinctive turn-lock closure. The bag has leather handles and three external zip pockets, c...
$1,350
H 7.49 in W 9.06 in
Louis Vuitton Pink Veau Nuage Leather Milla PM Top Handle Bag with Silver Hardwa
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Fair,Normal signs of use, small areas of damage, peeling and stains on the surface leather, stains...
Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag SKU: 155268 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, ...
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.
