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, Mediterranean Eden Diamond, Amethyst and Peridot Earrings, 18K
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
These playful earrings from Bvlgari's Mediterranean Eden Collection are in a beaded design with amethyst rondelles centered by two bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds suspending a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Peridot Amethyst and Diamond Mediterranean Eden Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
A stunning pair of vintage Bvlgari “Mediterranean Eden” earrings. Each earring showcases a smooth cabochon amethyst set with a central diamond, leading to a sequence of decorative el...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and purple tourmalines, peridots and diamonds. Each earring is ...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18k gold earrings with cabochon-cut turquoise stones on the ear, attached to a horizontal round circle with calibre-cut pavé set green tourmaline, below is a round turquois...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$12,524
BVLGARI Astrale earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Astrale semi-articulated earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and colored stones. Condition: very good condition. Length: 3.2 cm. Width: 1.8 cm. Diamond weight: 0...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Allegra Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as yellow gold geometric form drops with oval shaped surmounts Prong set with an oval cut amethyst and oval shaped cabochon topaz Each measuring 7.0 x 5.0 mm - transparent p...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Cabochon Green Emeralds Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive vintage gold clip earrings by David Webb mounted with cabochon amethysts, emeralds, and pave round cut diamonds. High polished ye...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural cabochon amethysts and octagon cut prasiolites. We work with german gems company, that is in the m...
Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Alex Jona White Diamond Amethyst Peridot 18Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, beautiful cluster of natural faceted cut amethyst drops weighing 44.16 carats, dangling from drop faceted cut peridot, weighing 6....
Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Amethysts Diamond Green Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant earrings in 18-karat yellow gold are a triumph of color and light, perfectly balanced to illuminate any occasion. At the heart of these jewels stand two round amethyst...
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Rose and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302127 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2018 Model B8043300 Serial Number WW63** Metal 18k Yellow Gold, 18k Rose Gold, 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Weight 3.91 g Length 4...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier C de Cartier Akoya Pearl Earrings 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302144 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 Model B8041700 Serial Number DAE8** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Pearl Weight 4.55 g Condition Excellent Other Info Diameter: Ap...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Malachite 3 Motifs 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302105 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2024 RRP £10,300 Incl. Taxes / €12,100 Incl. Taxes / $12,300 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO2AG00 Serial Number JF6283** Metal 18k Yellow G...
Carnelian, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Tsavorite Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301834 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2013 RRP £5,600 Incl. Taxes / €6,650 Incl. Taxes / $6,750 Excl. Taxes Model B8043900 Serial Number WO**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Sto...
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 4 motif Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Rare Find & Investment SKU 77701554 Comes With Full set ( Box & Card) Date 2021 Model VCARD78900 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl Weight Approxima...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Large Rose Gold Hoop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2459 Date 2015 Model B.Zero1 Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 21.6 g Width 3 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previously...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
