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 Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Pink
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure BULGARI
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink shoulder bag with snake head closure. Purple rayon lining. Snap closure under the snake. 2 compartiments inside + one with zip closure. 2 ...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Pink Leather Top Handle Bag Small
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition:Minor signs of use size: Width:18cm,height:16.5cm Designer: BVLGARI Exterior Material: Leather ...
Alexander Wang x Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Nude 3-Way Small Bag
By Bulgari
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
An elegant limited-edition piece from the Alexander Wang x Bvlgari collaboration, this Serpenti Forever Small Bag combines Bvlgari's iconic jewellery heritage with Alexander Wang's c...
Fushia leather bag with gold metal chain CHOPARD (2022)
By Chopard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia leather bag with gold metal chain. Dust-bag provided. Fabric lining ( probably rayon) Snap closure on the middle front under the flap. One inside pocket. Authenticity card pr...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Small Leather Top Handle Crossbody Bag Black
By Bulgari
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light rubbing around the corners, leather creases and scratches to the leather. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Lea...
$3,000
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in
Hermes Sac Mors de Bride Bag Pink Chevre Chamkila Leather Shoulder Bag 2021
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Minor signs of use. Accessories: Dust bag, invoice size: long:20cm,height:18cm Designer: Hermes ...
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Pink
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Pink These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Guc...
Gucci Pink Dollar Calfskin Crystal Super Mini Dionysus Flap
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Pink Dollar Calfskin Crystal Super Mini Dionysus Flap SKU: 150593 MSRP: 1100.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Taking the fashion sphere by sto...
Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci Pink Calfskin Medium Bamboo Diva Bag SKU: 155268 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since its foundation in Florence in 1921, Gucci has seen significan...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Teal Leather Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301675 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 27****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Stones Enamel Condition Excellen...
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Emerald Green Leather Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301650 Comes With Bvlgari Dust bag, Bvlgari Authenticity Card and Care booklet Date 2018 Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number 27****** Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Ston...
Céline Folco Cuir Triomphe Calfskin Tan Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701319 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only RRP £1,650 Incl. Taxes / €1,800 Incl. Taxes / $2,200 Excl. Taxes Model Cuir Triomphe Materials Calfskin, Suede Cond...
Céline Triomphe Besace Clea Calfskin Black Handbag
By Celine
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301318 Comes With Celine Box, Dust Bag and Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Only Model Triomphe Small Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Condition Excellent Other Info Approx...
Hermès Mini Lindy 20 Orange Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2453 Comes With Hermès Box, Dust bag, Strap, and Care booklet Model Lindy Mini Metal Palladium Serial Number Y stamp Date 2020 Condition Excellent Other Info Shoulder Strap Dr...
Hermès Mini Kelly Double Tour Rose Extrême Leather Bracelet T2
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301290 Comes With Box Only Model Mini Kelly Double Tour Size: T2 corresponds to size S, suitable for a wrist circumference of approximately 15.5 cm. Metal Calfskin Weight Appr...
18k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.
