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 18K Gold and Steel Tugogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
An iconic Bulgari Tubogas ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring the house’s distinctive coiled construction. The flexible wrap-style band is composed of alte...
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
A substantial vintage Bulgari cuff bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, showcasing the Maison's distinctive use of contrasting precious and industrial materials. ...
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Roma 18K Gold Pyramid Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
A sculptural vintage Bulgari Roma 18K gold Pyramid ring, designed with a substantial domed profile and bold geometric form characteristic of the house’s vintage statement jewelry. Th...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet 18K White Gold Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Flushing, NY
Chaumet 18K White Gold Ring With "certificate of authenticity" Marked: CHAUMET PARIS 750 164180 Approximate Dimensions: 9.75 (Ring Size) 0.6 cm (Width) 9.1 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold Engagement Ring Marked: Cartier 750 Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 - 5.75 (Ring Size) 0.5 carat (Daimond) 7.8 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B.ZERO1 Anish Kapoor 18K Gold & Steel Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
A distinctive Bulgari B.zero1 “Anish Kapoor” ring crafted in 18K gold and stainless steel, created as part of Bulgari’s collaboration with renowned contemporary artist Anish Kapoor. ...
18k Gold, Steel
Bvlgari White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the Bvlgari 18k white gold Parentesi band ring, composed of sculpted geometric links an iconic piece that marries elegance with modern sophist...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI B.zero1 Signet Ring - White Gold 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1960 Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Design: B.zero1 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (4.8mm) Rise Above Finge...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18 K White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold bracket Ring from the Parentesi Collection. 18k white Gold Parentesi band ring by Bulgari. Ring size 14/54 (US ring size 7), the ring is ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly blends modern elegance with luxury. Crafted from high-quality 18k gold, this ring features a brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Ring. Bulgari FEDI Platinum plain Band Pt950 Comfort Fit Genuine Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Bulgari FEDI Platinum Band. Bvlgari Comfort Fit Size 5 2.75mm wide 4.0 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi, Contemporary Design in 18K White Gold, Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and iconic band ring by Bvlgari from the celebrated Parentesi collection. Crafted in solid 18 karat white gold, this statement ring features the signature interlocking geometr...
Gold, 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.
