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 Diamond Curb Link Bracelet Two-Tone 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Diamond Curb Link Bracelet Two-Tone 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet This vintage Bulgari bracelet is made in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring a substantial curb-link design wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 7.2 carat Diamond Curb Link Two Tone Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely handcrafted by the master Italian artisans of Bvlgari in Circa 1980s, this exceptional bracelet is crafted in a sophisticated union of 18 karat white gold and 18 karat ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap bracelet of chevron links, accented with round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an es...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Curb Link Bracelet in Gold with Diamond Onyx and Rock Crystal
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A composition of contrast, bold yet controlled. This Bulgari bracelet from the 1970s reimagines the classic curb link with the house’s unmistakable sense of volume and play. Alternat...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Diamond Spiga Bracelet, Circa 1990, 3.5ct Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Drawing on the ancient wheat-ear motif—spiga in Italian—this Bvlgari bracelet embodies prosperity and continuity. Three flexible coils of polished 18K gold form rhythmic chevron link...
Gold, 18k Gold
$495
W 0.5 in L 7.9 in
Bulgari Inspired Two-Tone Gold Plated Link Bracelet With Rhinestones circa 1990s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Joan Rivers Two-Tone Gold Plated Link Bracelet with Rhinestones from the circa 1990s is a timeless piece that exudes both elegance and vintage charm. The bracelet featu...
Bulgari 18K Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A line of gold, uninterrupted. This Bulgari curb link bracelet from the 1970s distills the house’s aesthetic to its purest form. Broad sculptural links in richly textured 18K yellow ...
18k Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18K Gold Double Wheat Bracelet w/ Diamond Clasp 7.25”
By David Yurman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exceptional bracelet is a discontinued design from David Yurman, a name synonymous with timeless luxury and craftsmanship. Rendered in richly hued 18 karat yellow gold, the piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K White and Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Golden Duality: Bvlgari Link Bracelet, 1970 A masterpiece of dual-toned elegance—this link bracelet by Bvlgari embodies the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship. Each link, a harmoniou...
Bulgari Spiga 18k Gold Diamond Triple Wrap Flexible Coil Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Spiga Flexible Strap Bracelet Highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, Inner circumference approximately 6' - 7' inches size is adjustable and flexible. signed Bulga...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari French 1970's Diamond 18K Gold Yellow Vintage Triple Spiga Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a flexible tubogas style wrap bracelet comprised of 'Spiga' motif zigzag segments Featuring rounded terminals with round brilliant cut diamonds in pavéd segments Weighing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 3.40 CTW Diamond 18 Two-Tone Gold Vintage Celtica Tubogas Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a deeply grooved tubogas style cuff with arching segments Middle segments are topped with white gold and pavéd with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged links of textured yellow gold and platinum depicting a twist motif Platinum links feature bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing 5.60 carat total - G colo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Tiffany & Co. 1998 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ridged Cordis Curb Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized substantial curb link chain Grooved with ridges texture throughout Completed by concealed hinged clasp closure With plunge locking mechanism With figure eight ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chestnut Unisex Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy interlocking chestnut link chain With high polish finish throughout Completed by concealed clasp closure With hinged bar safety Stamped with Italian assay marks f...
Gold, 18k Gold, 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.
