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.
Sabbadini Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Large Emerald Cut Clip Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in Miami, FL
Admire these angelic Sabbadini Diamond Aquamarine Clip-on 18k gold earrings, These large emerald-cut ocean blue Aquamarines measure 16mm by 14 mm and weighing approximately. 29.00 ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Deco Style Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of Deco Style drop earrings crafted in platinum with 14K gold posts, showcasing graceful movement and refined ballroom style design. Each earring features a luminous ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Diamond & Asscher-Cut Sapphire Platinum Halo Clip-On Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant clip-on earrings are masterfully crafted in solid platinum and feature a timeless halo design centered with richly saturated royal-blue Asscher-cut sapphires. Each squa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Valentain Margo Amethyst, Aquamarine & Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant and vibrant clip earrings by Valentain Margo showcase a luxurious mix of amethyst, aquamarine, and diamonds, all beautifully set in solid 18K yellow gold. With a distin...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine & Diamond 6.22 Carats Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These striking chandelier earrings showcase the timeless elegance of Art Deco design, with vibrant gemstones. Crafted in platinum with 18K yellow gold lever backs, the earrings featu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Charles Krypell Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Statement Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and rare architectural pair of statement earrings by Charles Krypell, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. These striking earrings feature a woven square motif set with vivid step...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Pyramid Blue Topaz Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of signature Pyramid earrings, crafted by Bvlgari in 18k white gold, with blue topaz in the center. Measure approx 25mm x 25mm. Marked: Bvlgari, 750. & 3022 AL Weight o...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi Blue Topaz & Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi Blue Topaz & Diamond 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings. A pair of 18k white gold earrings from the Bvlgari Parentesi collection featuring a perfectly mat...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver 3.36ct Squared Swiss Blue Topaz & White Stone Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Modern and luminous, these sterling silver earrings showcase 3.36 carats of square‑cut Swiss Blue Topaz, prized for its vivid, crystalline blue. Each gem is framed with white accent ...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Chopard 18k White Gold 5.40ct Step Cut Blue Topaz Large Square Pyramid Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a bold and sharp looking pair of guaranteed 100% authentic Chopard earrings. The earrings feature a very classy and smooth pyramid design each bezel set at its center wi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Bulgari. A blue topaz and gold demi-parure— a pair of ear clips and a ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
18k gold, sugarloaf blue topaz. Signed Bvlgari, with maker's marks. Ear clips 25 × 25 mm — 30,46 g Ring TDD 49 (US 5 / UK J½), with a removable sizing insert; TDD 52 (US 6 / UK L½) o...
Blue Topaz, Gold
Bijoux Num Triple Oval Blue Topaz Stud Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings feature sets of oval sky blue topaz adorned with round white topaz, handset in platinum rhodium plated sterling silver. The sky blue topaz offers rich...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
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.
