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.
Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Cabochon Multi-Gemstone Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon multi-color gemstones. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s The necklaces separates into 2 bracelets and a choker. As a long necklace: 30 inc...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vibrant necklace by the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This vintage creation is a symphony of colour and elegance, featuring a cascade of gemstones set in a rich 18ct yellow gold. Slender gold bars play host to a dazzling array of bright white round brilliant cut diamonds complemented by a variety of other stones, including Akoya pearls, citrines, amethyst, iolite, peridot and topaz, each draping gracefully and contributing the unique hue of the piece. The design is a testament to Bvlgari's mastery in combining bold colours with grace and refinement. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 84.0 grams Collective Drop Dimensions: 88mm x 31mm (length x width) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.55ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G, Clarity: VS Necklace Length: 15 inches Necklace Width: 5mm - 3mm Fastening: Single Latched Tab Insert Marked: 'BVLGARI' & '750' Box: Bvlgari Leather Necklace...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace Bulgari Allegra necklace crafted in yellow gold Features Pearls and Colored gemstones Elegantly set with brilliant-cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yel...
Vintage Bulgari Passo Doppio Gem Set Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A unique vintage Bulgari Passo Doppio Gem Set Necklace, crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold. Circa 1998. Designed as a sculpted link chain which suspends a fringe of cabochon pink and gre...
Citrine, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Diana M. Multicolor 18.50 Cts. Cabochon Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold necklace featuring 15.00 cts of cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires with 3.50 cts of pave round diamonds 115.8g
Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Amethyst Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst, Blue Topaz 16" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 2 oval pink tourmaline stones 2 blue topaz stones 3 amethysts Details: Length: 16" W...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,272
W 0.36 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Blue Navy Green Red Octagon Rectangle Crystals Omega Adjustable Ribbed Omega Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent con...
Gold Plate
Diana M. 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold necklace featuring 9.00 cts ruby, emerald, and sapphire with 1.50 cts of diamonds
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, and Tourmaline beads. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/2 - 18 inches long + 3 inch drop
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$5,972
W 1.19 in L 16.93 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Spiral Circle Dome Red Blue Green Crystals Water Drop Oval Flowers Mo...
Gold Plate
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Bracelet This piece can be converted into either a necklace or two bracelets Total weight: 45.4 grams As a necklace: Inner ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Gold and Steel Diamond Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and stainless steel Zodiac pendant on an 18k gold chain necklace, both crafted by Bvlgari. Pendant depicting all 12 Zodiac signs, with one G/V...
Diamond, Gold, Steel
Faraone Italian 18k Gold Yellow Sapphire Necklace Dotted Design
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
This Faraone Italian 18k gold and yellow sapphire necklace features a distinctive black enamel dotted design Metal : 18k Yellow and Blackened Inlay Gold Gemstone : Yellow sapphire - ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ram's head necklace, by an iconic Greek designer Zolotas. The necklace has a wearable length of 23", pendant measures 2.5" x 1.75". Adorned with sapphires, rubies and...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Diamond Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage 18k gold necklace, featuring blue sapphires and approx. 5.50ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 17.5" long, pendant is 28mm x 24mm. Ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Intaglio Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14 K Gold Intaglio Faces Cameo round necklace. circa 1880. Size is 16.13 inch long. weighing 23.0 g/ 14.79 dwt,
Gold, 14k Gold
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