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 Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Brilliant-cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Astrale Collection "Circle of Fortune" Diamond Necklace in White Gold, Purchased in 2013, vintage model without serial code, Accessories: Original box + warranty card
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Large Pendant Necklace - 18K White Gold, Full Pavé Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Parentesi Large Pendant Necklace - 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamonds Vintage model (no serial number), iconic "paperclip" design with bold silhouette. Adorned with full pav...
White Gold
Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Brilliant-cut Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Astrale Collection "Circle of Fortune" Diamond Necklace in White Gold, Purchased in 2013, vintage model without serial code, Accessories: Original box + warranty card
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel ‘Fil de Camélia’ 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This exquisite pendant necklace belongs to the iconic Fil de Camélia collection, a poetic tribute to Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite flower. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the penda...
White Gold
Bvlgari Classic Parentesi Full Diamond Paperclip Necklace, High Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Classic Parentesi Full Diamond Paperclip Necklace, High Jewelry
Bvlgari Parentesi Series Necklace, Stainless Steel with Diamond Inlay
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Parentesi Series Necklace, Stainless Steel with Diamond Inlay
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold Divas’ Dream Necklace 0.45ct 5.41g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An authentic Bvlgari Divas’ Dream 18ct white gold necklace, crafted in lustrous 18ct white gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.45 carats. This el...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari Astrale Cerch Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Astrale Cerchi diamond necklace set in 18k white gold.
The necklace features circular openwork motifs set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, formin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With 70 round cut diamonds total weight approx 1.40ct VS1 clarity, G color Details: Measurements: Chain: Length adjustabl...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari 1990's white gold and diamond pendant adjustable length
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Bulgari pendant consists of a geometric design of alternating square and round pieces that are completely articulated. The necklace is adorned with round cut diamonds....
Diamond, White Gold
Stunning Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Switzerland, CH
Fine Bvlgari signature necklace Flexible geometric-designed pendant Length adjustable Security closures 18K white gold chain necklace with fixed pend...
Diamond, Gold
Bulgari Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold Art Deco aesthetic Elysium Collection
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptionally stylish Bulgari diamond necklace from Elysium collection showcasing 8 carats of fine white diamonds set in 18 karat gold. The ne...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
