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 B Zero Anniversary Five Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Bulgari B Zero Anniversary Ring celebrates two decades of iconic design in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. In celebration of the B.zero1's 20th anniversary, Bvlgari has reinvented the ico...
Bulgari 18kt and Steel Scarf Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elevate your look with this elegant Bulgari scarf ring, crafted in 18K gold and stainless steel. Designed to secure and style silk scarves, pashminas, and lightweight fabrics, its sl...
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari B Zero with Diamonds 18kt Yellow, Sz 57
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic Bulgari B Zero ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, delivering sophisticated brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Iconic Bvlgari design in luxurious rose gold. This elegant ring features twelve brilliant diamonds totaling 0.28 carats, expertly set to catch the light from every angle. The signatu...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bulgari Doppio Cuore 18kt Vintage Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This elegant Bulgari Doppio Cuore vintage ring showcases the iconic Italian jeweler's timeless design in luxurious two-tone 18kt gold. The piece artfully combines warm yellow gold wi...
Bulgari Roma Fish Pesce Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning Bulgari Roma Fish Pesce Ring crafted in 18kt two-tone gold, featuring an exquisite design inspired by the iconic Roma collection. The playful fish motif showcases a lumino...
18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Bvlgari Size 6
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold, this piece embodies timeless...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring - Size 5.25
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold BVLGARI B.zero1 movable ring which has a spring-like movement to it. Ring Size - 5.25 Total Weight - 10.3g A59
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18 Carat Yellow Gold Wide 'Four-Band' Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Introducing a modern and bold band ring by luxury jewellery designer, Bulgari, from one of their most iconic collections, B.zero1. Inspired by the magnificent Colosseum in Rome, the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 8.21 grams Size: 54 (7 US) Width: 5mm NTD F35002581
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1. Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, a stunning piece crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold. This elegant ring features the iconic B...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
