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 B.zero1 Ring 18K Yellow Gold Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A sophisticated and timeless ring, showcasing the elegance of 18K yellow gold in a polished finish. The design features two flat edge rings, each engraved twice with the BVLGARI nam...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18K Yellow Gold Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A sophisticated and timeless ring, showcasing the elegance of 18K yellow gold in a polished finish. The design features two flat edge rings, each engraved twice with the BVLGARI nam...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Sz 6
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Bvlgari ring exemplifying the brand’s innovative design and superior craftsmanship. This ring is crafted from 18K rose gold, offering a warm and luxurious aesthetic. The ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Sz 6
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Bvlgari ring exemplifying the brand’s innovative design and superior craftsmanship. This ring is crafted from 18K rose gold, offering a warm and luxurious aesthetic. The ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Design Legend 18k Rose Gold White Ceramic Ring Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A captivating Bvlgari ring showcasing the brand’s dedication to innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. This ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and white ceramic, presentin...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Design Legend 18k Rose Gold White Ceramic Ring Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A captivating Bvlgari ring showcasing the brand’s dedication to innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. This ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and white ceramic, presentin...
18k Gold, Rose 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
Bulgari B Zero 1 yellow gold ring size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bulgari B Zero 1 Yellow gold ring An icon since 1999, this design defies convention and trends, with its signature blend of Roman inspiration, industrial design and state-of-the-art...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Tubogas Three-Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A classic Bulgari B.zero1 ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The design features Bulgari’s iconic architectural construction inspired by the circular form of the Roman Colosseum. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum. Crafted ...
Gold, 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.Zero 1 3 Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
"Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
Gold, 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.
