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 Steel and Gold Parentesi Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Crafted in Italy, this Bulgari Parentesi bracelet combines steel and gold for a sophisticated look. Weighing 60.5 grams with a flexible design, it offers comfortable wear on a 6.5-in...
Gold, Steel
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Cuff Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This cuff bracelet crafted by Tiffany & Co. is stamped 1998 as the year it was made. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co. ♦ Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold ♦ Circa: 1998 ♦ Inner Diameter: 2...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Love Bracelet size 17
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Love Bracelet stands as one of the most recognizable pieces in luxury jewelry history. This vintage example from the 1970s is the original issue—the very design that defi...
18k Gold
Bulgari B Zero with Diamonds 18kt Yellow, Sz 57
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic Bulgari B Zero ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, delivering sophisticated brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wide Flexible 18 Karat Diamond Cuff Bangle
Located in Bethesda, MD
This bold wide flexible diamond cuff is highlighted with five rows of shimmering diamonds. Expertly designed to easily expand over the wrist. This bracelet is offered at an exception...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Aldo Cipullo 1970 Love Bracelet, size 20
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning 18kt yellow gold Love bracelet represents a defining moment in jewelry design history. Created by legendary designer Aldo Cipullo in 1970 for cartier This bangle exem...
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Saetta Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of flexible yellow gold and stainless steel geometric segments Featuring grooved yellow gold swirl motifs and steel geometric surrounds With high polish finish and open ter...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari 'Parentesi' Cuff in 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted by the famed Italian maker Bulgari this flexible cuff bracelet is in a pattern called 'Parentesi'. The flexible cuff is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel,...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18k Bulgari Cuff Parentesi Bracelet Size Small
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari Parentesi bangle bracelet is a great example of the brand’s distinctive design language. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the bangle measures 5.5 inches in inner circ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Gold Stainless Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bvlgari Parentesi Link Bracelet, The two-tone is created by 18K Yellow gold link and Steel. It is Highly polished gold with a satin finish steel link making this bracele...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Link Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Link Vintage Bracelet by Bulgari. Exuding timeless sophistication, this Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet showcases the brand’s mastery in crafting iconi...
Yellow Gold
Vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY 18k white yellow gold twist bangle cuff bracelet Reference: EHKO/A00004 Brand: Bulgari Material: Yellow Gold Color: G...
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.
