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.
Cartier Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This columnar design diamond ring features 3.60 carats of F-H, VVS-VS round diamonds. Mounting stamped 750 for 18K Yellow gold. Stamped European size 53. Approximately 1/2 inch width...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ct. Each Platinum Stackable Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This diamond eternity band features 12 round diamonds 1+ ct. each. Weighing a total of 11.75 carats set in Platinum. A must see! Approximately G - H Color and I1 - I2 clarity Complet...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. This luxurious piece features a wide band m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Gold and Diamond ring is set with approximately 0.90 carats of full cut diamonds. Size 6.25. Numbered, makers mark and export stamp...
Diamond, 18k Gold
8.52ct All GIA Certified D-E-F Radiant Cuts Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Made with 17 natural diamonds. Long Radiants approximately 0.50ct. each all GIA certified D-E-F Colors, VS1-VS2-SI1 clarities. (List available upon request) without visible inclusio...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring features approximately 0.50 carats of black and white diamonds set in 18K white gold.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Band Ring 54
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features a wide band design crafted in 18k white gold, engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides and pave-set with bril...
Diamond, White Gold
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 141574 Listing Title: BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW Condition Description: Cre...
White Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 ring in white gold and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 50. Width: 1.1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 11.63 g. Bvlgari signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Pave Diamond Four Band Ring 18K White Gold 54 US 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. Crafted in fine 18K White Gold. It features a clean modern design with four internal spiral ban...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18k White Gold Diamond 359721 Sz 6 3/4
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring in 18k White Gold, embodying modernity and architectural elegance. Crafted from polished white gold, this ring features a sculptural silho...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 18kt White Gold Diamond Pavé Ring, Circa 2000
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Bulgari B.zero1 18 kt White Gold 2.40 ct Diamond Pavé Ring is an iconic expression of contemporary Italian design. Crafted in 18 kt white gold, the ring belongs to the celebrate...
Diamond, 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.
