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.
14K YG Two-Stone Ring 3.52ct Old European Diamonds Size 5.5 N SI2/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embark on a timeless journey of love with this enchanting two-stone diamond ring. Set in radiant 14 karat yellow gold, this masterpiece featur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Three-Stone Ring 2.13ct Circular & European Diamonds J SI1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Embrace elegance with this striking three-stone ring crafted from 18K two-tone gold and platinum. Featuring a 1.28 carat circular brilliant cut diamond at the c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Silver Three-Stone Ring 3.49ct Old European Cut Diamonds GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage elegance meets timeless beauty in this exquisite three-stone ring. Showcasing a stunning 1.84 carat Old European Cut diamond with an E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
18K YG Two-Stone Ring with 8.27ct Fancy Yellow Oval and White Round Diamonds GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this luxurious two-stone ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Featuring a striking combination of a 2.33-carat and a 5....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51ct Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K Gold & Platinum GIA Cert
Located in New York, NY
Title: A breathtaking example of timeless elegance, this vintage three-stone ring features 3.51 carats of Old European cut diamonds, each hand-selected for its charm, fire, and antiq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Two-Tone Gold Three-Stone Ring 5.59 Carat Old European Diamond Size 6.25 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 18K Two-Tone Gold Three-Stone Ring, 5.59 Carat Old European Cut, Size 6.25 DESCRIPTION: This luxurious vintage three-stone ring is crafted fro...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Bvlgari diamond engagement ring. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised four claw compass setting, F in colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 0.35 Carat Diamond Corona Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a diamond solitaire ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of their Corona collection and plays host to a single bright w...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Bulgari Elisia Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A spectacular vintage Bulgari Elisia diamond ring set in 18k white gold.
From Bulgari's rare and sought-after Elisia collection, the ring is composed of an openwork design...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw Ring Metal - 18k White gold Weight - 6.68 Grams Finger Size - 5.5 US Hallmarks - Bvlgari / 750 / 0.86cts Diamonds -...
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1.36 CTW Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Contemporary Engagement Ring GIA
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats - F color with VVS2 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral style shoulders Bare set with tapered baguette cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
