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 Lucea 18k Yellow Gold Oval & Round Disc Dangle Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Lucea Oval & Round Disc Dangle Earrings Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari Made in Italy 750 Design: Elongated dangle earrings with scu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Lucea Geometric Chandelier Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These stunning one of a kind drop earrings from Bvlgari's Lucia collection feature a geometric chandelier design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The earrings come with clip on backs with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Cicladi 18k Yellow Gold Rotating Disc Drop Earrings clip ons
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Drop Earrings- Clip ons Feature a cluster of seven discs which are engraved with the brand's signature. These Cicladi earrings, designed in a drop silhouette, have o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage Bvlgari Spiga hoop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. They showcase the woven Spiga pattern inspired by ancient Roman wheat, highlighting Italian craftsmanship, a classic s...
18k Gold
Bulgari Alveare Gold and Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Alveare hoop earrings by Bvlgari. Earrings measure 25mm (1" ) in diameter and 9.5mm wide. For non pierced ears, posts can be easily adde...
Gold, Steel
BVLGARI B.zero1 Yellow Gold Diamond and Multi-Logo Chain Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
At the top, the stud is a flat round disc engraved BVLGARI BVLGARI running the full circumference like lettering on a coin, with a single round brilliant diamond bezel set dead cente...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Gold Heart Hoop Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These creative ear clips are designed as interlocking gold hearts. - Signed Bvlgari - Italy - 18 karat yellow gold - Total weight 18.23 grams - Length 1¼ inches, width 1¼ inches Th...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Alveare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Earrings. Bvlgari. Hallmarked: Bvlgari, 750, Serial. Condition: Pre-owned. Includes our gift box. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and polished stainles...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Alveare Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Earrings. Bvlgari. Hallmarked: Bvlgari, 750, Serial. Condition: Pre-owned. Includes our gift box. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and polished stainles...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k yellow gold hoop earrings from the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection. The earrings measure approximately 17.2x17....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Oval Clip On Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
These Exquisite Kurt Wayne earrings are the perfect adjectives to describe thises pieces and their wearer. These Kurt Wayne 1980's Earrings are crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold, w...
Diamond, Yellow 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
1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold. Measure approx. 20 mm x 10 mm and weigh 16.0 grams. Earrings feature an omega cl...
18k Gold
Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Daniel K
Located in Miami, FL
Dance the night away in this trending Estate Diamond 18K Gold triple Circle Dangle Drop Earrings! These earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold with fashionable black rhodium pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern 3.95ct Diamond Gold Crossover Multi Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
An evening event can be spiced up with the diamond dance of these exquisite hoops. Finely crafted in durable 14K white gold. These sparkly pieces are decorated from top to bottom...
Diamond, Gold
1990s Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Round Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Sunny side up, with a touch of sparkle and luxury! These lovely happy earrings are crafted in 18K white and yellow gold. They feature a dance of round-cut white diamond paves set a...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
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