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.
Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Leather & Gold Plate Open Cuff Bracelet Burgundy leather with gold detail along the centre. 'Hermes' signature to the hardware and branded interior. Date stamp 2011 - O in...
Gold Plate
Chanel 24k Gold Plated Fancy Link Bracelet With 'CC' Medallion Charm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 24k Gold Plated Fancy Link Bracelet With 'CC' Medallion Charm Chunky articulated double link bracelet with large medallion having the 'CC' logo to the centre. Collection fro...
Gold Plate
Hermes Collier De Chain Silver SH Small Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Hermes Collier De Chain Silver SH Small Bracelet From the Collier de Chain collection is this bracelet crafted in France from sterling silver. Designed with the signatur...
Silver
Chanel Vintage Chain-Link Belt With 'Chanel' Engraved Plates
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Chain-Link Belt With 'Chanel' Engraved Plates Gold belt designed with five 'Chanel' engraved plates in between of a chunky chain-link. Featuring a hook-clasp closure...
Chanel Vintage 'CC' Logo Coin Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage 'CC' Logo Coin Bracelet Gold large link bracelet with five different sized medallion coins. Featuring iconic 'CC' logos embossed to all medallions and signature for ...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt Vintage multi-strand belt designed with 24k gold plated chain and white pearl...
Bvlgari BZero 18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet New Box & Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in radiant 18K rose gold and showcases the iconic spiral design inspired by Rome’s Colosseum—a bold symbol of modern Italian styl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.ZERO1 B.Zero 1 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bulgari Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
One of the most popular collections of the house of Bvlgari is the B.zero, Inspired in the Colleseum. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, The complete piece weighs 42.7 grams, its inn...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 360F22 18K Yellow Gold '17' Bracelet Box & Papers-2024
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Serpenti Viper bracelet is a one-coil 18 kt yellow gold bracelet, crafted with a smooth, polished finish that highlights its sleek serpent shape. It serves as a modern, versatile...
18k Gold
Bulgari B. Zero Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This chic deconstructed Zero ring from Bulgari is a must-have accessory. Casual style is an art form that the Italians have brought to new levels...
18k Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oval Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Hinged Bangle from the B.Zero1 Series. The shaped Bangle with Steel Edges and 18k Yellow Gold in Between Bvlgari Is Engraved on the Top & Bottom...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold hinged bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold hinged bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00002 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: ...
Yellow 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.
