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.
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold. The earrings feature approximately 1.50ctw of brilliant round diamonds, G in color, VS1 in clarity. The earrings measure 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Bvlgari 18K White Gold 45 Carat Pave Round Cut Diamond Twist Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary pair of Bvlgari diamond earrings, crafted in 18K white gold and completely enveloped in approximately 45 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The earrings are de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Fiorever Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgous drop earrings from Bulgari's romantic Fiorever collection feature a four-petal flower design crafted in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant F-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Oblong Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and substantial, these Bulgari-style hoop earrings feature a domed, tapered silhouette fully illuminated by a dazzling pavé setting of round brilliant-cut diamonds. There a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Elysia Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in 18kt white gold, these sophisticated Bvlgari Elisia drop earrings feature an elegant, articulated design with elliptical hoops pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and acc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Fine pair of diamond and 18K white gold drop earrings by Enigma, Gianni Bulgari. Designed as hanging circular discs, these earrings are a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies eleg...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
About This Piece: Exquisitely crafted in 18k white gold, these Bulgari Serpenti Viper hoop earrings showcase the maison’s iconic serpent-inspired design. Adorned with brilliant dia...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi Drop Earrings 18k Gold & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Cerchi Astrale Diamond Gold Drop Earrings 18k white gold approx 22 grams Natural Diamonds approx 1.80 carat G-VS Size: approx 40mm long and 20mm wide Marked: Bvlgari, 750, ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold Parentesi collection earrings by Bulgari, with approx. 0.30ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earrings are 40mm long x 10mm wide. Marked Bvlgari, 750, 2337AL. Weight of t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant pair of Bvlgari Parentesi dangle earrings, crafted in 18K white gold and set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Each earring features the iconic geometric Parentesi motif, with two...
Diamond, White 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.
