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.
Vintage BVLGARI Vintage 18 Karat Gold Bulgari Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These collectable no longer in production Bvlgari cufflinks were inspired in a Dowel and Screw motif and crafted in 18 Karat gold. An alternating sa...
18k Gold
Cartier Tubogas 18K Gold Tri-Color Link Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Tri-Color Tubogas Link Hoop Earrings from Cartier. Made in solid 18K Gold, with highly polished white, rose & yellow gold omega-shaped wide Links. Secured by an omega clip-on c...
18k Gold
1980s High Polish Diamond 18K Gold Statement clipon Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Bold and contemporary, these sculptural statement earrings are crafted in 18K two-tone gold featuring a striking grooved design. Rich yellow gold panels are framed by sleek whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Designer Italian 18k Circular Button 18k Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These clip-back diamond earrings By Dario are artfully rendered in high polished solid 18K Tricolor gold. These Circular-Shape earrings are set with high-quality round diamonds set ...
18k Gold
Marina B. Pardy Vintage 18k Gold Steel Chestnut Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Collectable Marina B Two Tone Gold Highly Polished Clip On Earrings. From Pardy collection. These Stylish earrings are crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel. From The Famous ...
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1970s Buccellati 18K Gold Oval Ridged Cufflinks
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Buccellati cufflinks, an exquisite pair crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Featuring an oval-ridged textured design with a satin finish, these cufflinks are a popu...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Two-Tone Gold Silver Clip-On Earrings 24.52 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with the timeless elegance of these vintage clip-on earrings. Crafted from exquisite 18 Karat two-tone gold and sterling ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in) Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
18k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Gold Bead Drop Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
With six strands of cascading gold bead drops, these buzz worthy Bulgari vintage clip 18 karat yellow gold earrings are incomparable. Signed Bulgari. Circa 1985-90. 1 3/4" in heig...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Gold Earrings 18k Spiga Collection Clip-On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari Spiga huggie earrings, crafted in 18k gold and feature the iconic chevron pattern that defines the Spiga collection. The woven design is inspired by wheat stalks, g...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Tubogas Clip Earrings, Italy, 1980s Design
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari clip Earrings Made in Italy 18k White and Yellow Gold approx weight 29 grams Size: diameter approx 22mm Width: approx 10mm Design: Rounded, “twisted ribbon” silhou...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1980's 18K Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Tubogas J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as graduated j-hoop style earrings deeply grooved with "Serpenti" tubogas Alternating in pattern with white, yellow, and rose gold segments Completed by hinged omega backs S...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
