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 18K White Gold Parentesi Gemstone and Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Bvlgari chain bracelet mounted with gemstones and diamonds. Excellent condition, from the Parentesi collection. Italian quality. Makes a perfect ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Certified Natural Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Unheated Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A yellow gold bracelet composed of oval links set with multicolor sapphires, each framed by round cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari Size 7 - 8 1/4 inches
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A Bulgari bracelet composed of twelve graduated cabochon sapphires, accented by brilliant and marquise cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant 18k white gold bracelet features a rhythmic sequence of square-shaped halos, each encasing a vibrant oval-cut sapphire in alternating shades of blue, pink, and yellow, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.17 in L 7 in
Multi-Colored Semi Precious Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Semi precious gemstone bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
$11,330Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 7 in
18K White Gold Semi-Precious Gemstone Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate statement piece for every stylish woman. A tennis bracelet is an essential piece of jewelry when it comes to your wedding day. The sleek and elegant style complements the attire beautifully, whether it's the bride wearing it herself, or as a gift to her bridesmaids to wear on the D’day. Semi precious gemstone bracelet...
Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Astrale 18K White Gold 1.45ct Diamond Bracelet BV07-060426
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
With motifs that evoke constellations, this Bvlgari Astrale bracelet is a wearable work of art. This sleek, sophisticated design includes sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1....
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Multicolored Diamond Line Bracelet in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lovely bracelet is adorned with a stunning array of gemstones, featuring 11 intricately arranged colored mix-shape diamonds, collectively weighing 5.85 carats. Each diamond is c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Exquisite multicoloured Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An exquisite sapphire and diamond bracelet, the bracelet set with ten oval-shaped faceted multi-coloured sapphires, weighing a total of 28.63 carats, all four-claw set to a white gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Divas' Dream Bracelet 355625
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond bracelet from the Divas' Dream collection. The cuff style bracelet has a fan-shaped motif with 18 ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asprey 18k White Gold Diamond Bracelet, 5.77ct TDW, England, Women's
By Asprey
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A scintillating 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Asprey. The bracelet is set to the centre with a marquise cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.38ct, E-F colour and VS clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6040719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a r...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubble Bracelet 3.65ct TDW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A platinum diamond bracelet by Tiffany & Co. from the Bubbles collection. The design features 51 round brilliant cut diamonds, each set in a rub-over bezel setting. The diamonds have...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
