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 Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
These Bulgari Allegra Citrine Tourmaline Topaz Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings are crafted in 18 kt white gold and express the joyful, vibrant spirit that defines the Allegra collecti...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Multi-Colored-Sapphire 18K White Gold Drop Earrings, Prong Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These dazzling 18-karat white gold earrings are a celebration of color and light, featuring a cascade of multi-colored sapphires that sparkle with every turn. The arrangement of the ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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...
Contemporary 14K White Gold Multi-Gemstone Diamond Drop Earrings, Italian “DD”
Located in Miami, FL
These contemporary drop earrings are crafted in 14K white gold and signed DD, showcasing a graceful interplay of diamonds and vibrant gemstones. The design features interlocking oval...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond earrings. The pair of earrings is 1.5 inches in length, made of 18K white gold and platinum, and weighs ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and Briolette Multicolor Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Briolette Multicolor Sapphire Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 1.5 inches Metal: 18K White ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Tourmaline Sapphires Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds,blue sapphires,green blue and pink tourmaline, yellow citrine,garnet and aquamarine. Tourmaline t...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphir...
BULGARI Astrale 18k Gold Vintage Drop Earrings with Diamonds & Colored Stones
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, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold sapphire and diamond Vintage Earrings.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite Bvlgari earrings showcase a stunning combination of sapphires and diamonds. The focal point is a remarkable baguette-cut blue sapphire, approximately 8.59 carats, pai...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.33cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: oval cut = 18.13cttw Weight: 13.66 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Multi-Sapphire Cluster Day/Night 18K Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb cluster day/night earrings featuring multi-colored sapphires that total approximately 70 carats. Earrings are marked "David Webb 18K" on the clip back. They measure 3 1/...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Nini 18K White Gold Invisible-Set Purple Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold earrings with invisible-set purple sapphires and diamonds designed by Nini. There are 140 princess-cut purple sapphires that total 18.50 carats. In addition, there...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mazza 14K White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings with Venetian Glass Drops
By Mazza
Located in Houston, TX
Mazza 14K white gold huggie style earrings with removable Venetian glass drops. The drops are made of Venetian glass backed with mother-of-pearl and framed with round diamonds. The...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Trinity Earrings in Tri-Color Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Cartier Trinity collection earrings are composed of 18K tri-color gold and round diamonds. Marked on the back "Cartier 1995 D33102 Cartier 750". The diamonds are inset into the cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate Cassis 18K Gold Pear Shape Rubellite Tourmaline Drop Earrings
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of estate Cassis prong-set pear-shape cabochon rubellite tourmaline drop earrings with an 18K yellow gold rope bezel setting. The earrings have posts with friction-backs. The ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18K White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Earrings, 10 Carats
By Mauboussin
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold diamond earrings by Mauboussin Paris. They are a half hoop style in a ridged pattern. There are 246 round diamonds totaling 10 carats, F-G color and VVS1-VS1 clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
