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 4-Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Lapis Lazuli
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A bold testament to Bvlgari's architectural inspiration, this B.zero1 ring captures the essence of the brand's innovative design with its striking presence. Crafted in solid 18k ros...
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 4-Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Lapis Lazuli
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A bold testament to Bvlgari's architectural inspiration, this B.zero1 ring captures the essence of the brand's innovative design with its striking presence. Crafted in solid 18k ros...
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 4-Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Lapis Lazuli
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A bold testament to Bvlgari's architectural inspiration, this B.zero1 ring captures the essence of the brand's innovative design with its striking presence. Crafted in solid 18k ros...
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Lapis Lazuli 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301259 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Date 2018 Model B.Zero1 Serial Number A7**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Lapis Lazuli Weight Approximately 7.07 g Ri...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
26451 Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Gold 12mm Lapis Lazuli 4 Row Band #51
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
B.ZERO1 collection at Bvlgari 18k rose gold band weighs 7.4g Band measures around 12mm wide Ring is size #51 (US size 5.75), Not resizable Stamped "51 Au750 *351 Made In Italy AY5K9...
Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Lapis Lazuli Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Box J 4.75
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful domed blue lapis lazuli set in a fine 18k yellow gold tension set ring from the stunning Tronc...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold Ceramic B.Zero1 Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
An iconic Bulgari B.zero1 ring crafted in 18K gold and black ceramic, featuring the collection’s distinctive architectural profile. The contrasting black ceramic center is framed by ...
18k Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18k Rose Gold & Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli Sculptural Ring, Italy 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and boldly sculptural ring, by the renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari, crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a beautifully curved panel of vibrant violet-blue lap...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This fabulous seventies ring features a 1.40-carat heart-shaped sapphire and 1.0 carat of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Beautif...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Manfredi Italy Eighties Sapphire Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, by Manfredi, Italy. Always a seamless blend of art, style, and modernity, Manfredi jewelry delights at every turn. This yellow gold ring is set with a fine blue 1.0ct s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire Band by Andre Weber
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Andre Weber, Genève. This Swiss Modern sapphire ring is brilliant everyday chic. Stylish and versatile, it is fabulous on its own or perfect mixed with other ban...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
No Heat Sapphire Cabochon Ring GIA
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This heavy eighteen-karat yellow gold ring is all about the gorgeous 14.0 carat no-heat cabochon sapphire. The hammered finish adds depth and visual in...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sixties Sapphire dot Dice Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This dice-inspired ring features six sides, each set with blue sapphires laid out in the motif found on dice. The look is boldly graphic, playfully chic, ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, Switzerland. This chic channel-set ring features 2.84 carats of gorgeous cornflower blue sapphires mounted in eighteen-karat white gold. Elegantly designed, the st...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
