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 B.Zero1 18k Gold & Black Ceramic Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Bulgari B.Zero1 18k Gold & Black Ceramic Bracelet is a striking representation of modern elegance and innovative design. Launched as part of Bulgari's iconic B.Zero1 collecti...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Onyx Carnelian Link Bracelet, 1940s-1950s, USA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a series of three rectangular gold links joined by geometric elements of carved onyx and carnelian, this bracelet, made by Tiffany & Co. in the U.S. during the 1940s ...
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Chain Cuff Lucky Charm Gold Horseshoe Bracelet Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Chain Cuff Lucky Charm Gold Horseshoe Bracelet Black Diamond Designer: J DAUPHIN The Horseshoe Bracelet is a chain of large open links that wraps the wrist as a cuff...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage David Webb 18K Black Enamel Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Marked: WEBB 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18.5 cm (Unclasped Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 86.5 Grams in weight ** All dimensions listed above are appr...
18k Gold, Enamel
$103,500
W 1 in L 7.75 in
Bulgari Stars and Stripes 1970's Diamond Coral Lapis 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curb link chain bracelet featuring six hexagonal shaped link stations Inlaid with alternating stripes of carved lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, and coral Lapis measures ...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Coral Chrysophrase Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the 1990s is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with alternating oval cabochons of pink coral and green chrysoprase. The stones are linked by te...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Incredible bracelet with links made of carved onyx frames with oval coral cabochons centers mounted in 14k yellow gold with diamond bars holding the links together...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Bulgari Lapis Lazuli Plaque Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This bold and architectural bracelet by Bulgari exemplifies the house’s unmistakable approach to color, volume, and form—where classical materials are rendered with modern authority....
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Ruby and Sapphire Gold Bracelet, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant Bvlgari bracelet from the 1980s showcases the Maison’s mastery of bold gold design enriched by carefully placed colored gemstones. Crafted in luminous yellow gold, the b...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold oval shaped open link charm bracelet containing alternating charms of black onyx discs wrapped in yellow gold, open hearts and a mother of pearl disc wrapped in yello...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Signature Black Onyx 29.5" Long Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx 29.5" Link Long Signature Necklace by Bulgari. Elegant Bvlgari Bulgari long necklace in luminous 18k yellow gold, featuring signature circular stations s...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Round Wide Link Multi Color Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Trinity Wide Round Link Bracelet by Cartier. Details: Length: 7 3/4" Weight: 63.1 grams Width: 18mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 Cartier 1991...
18k Gold
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
Cartier Panthere Panther Black Lacquer Spot Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Lacquer Spot Link Bracelet by Cartier. Details: Length: 7" Width: 16mm Weight: 42.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 579XXX(serial number has b...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Lapis Disc Double Logo Signature Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Lapis Discs Double Logo Signature Earrings by Bulgari. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, these Bvlgari Bulgari earrings feature four rich lapis lazuli discs framed by ...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Amethyst Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst, Blue Topaz 16" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 2 oval pink tourmaline stones 2 blue topaz stones 3 amethysts Details: Length: 16" W...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 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.
