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 Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Earrings 2.06 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold pair of diamond earrings by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The earrings are in the shape of the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti snake set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold B.zero1 Huggie Hoop Earrings #25928
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold B.zero1 Huggie Hoop Earrings- A timeless expression of modern Italian luxury, these Bvlgari hoop earrings are expertlly crafted in rich 18K rose gold. Inspired...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Hinged Huggie Earrings 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These B.Zero1 huggie earrings are a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house, Bvlgari. They are crafted in fine 18k rose gold and feature a clean, modern, one-band des...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152447 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the ...
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152447 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Hoop Earrings Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the ...
Diana M. 18 kt rose gold inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.50 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt rose gold inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.50 cts tw of round diamonds (32 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,133
BULGARI Revamping
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI earrings in 18k rose gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Length: 4.2 cm. Motif width: 2 cm. Diamond weight: approximately 0.20 carats. Total weight: 13.08 g....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 7.85 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this sharp 18K Rose gold clover shape Diamond Ear...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold
Bulgari Diamond MOP 18K Rose Gold Intarsio Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Step into the realm of unparalleled luxury with the Bvlgari Diamond Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) 18K Rose Gold Intarsio Earrings, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. Crafted by th...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari 2-Tone Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the one-and-only house of Bulgari (or Bvlgari if you prefer) some these super fashionable 2-tone 18 karat gold earrings. With secure ear clips and the kind of impeccable design ...
18k Gold
18k Diamond Drop Earrings by Maria Canale
By Maria Canale
Located in San Francisco, CA
After designing for such fine design houses as Harry Winston, Tiffany and Mikimoto, Maria Canale went off to create her own fine jewelry line, and her ped...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diamonds by the yard, for your ears! The 18k rose gold drop earrings are bezel-set with 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total 1.30 carats, G-H/VS-SI. They weigh 3.5 gram...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Maria Canale Petal Diamond & 18k Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Maria Canale
Located in San Francisco, CA
Meet your new favorite pair of everyday earrings! These Maria Canale Petal 18k gold huggie hoops are set with both rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, featuring 18 diamonds wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18kt Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you're looking for a piece of jewelry where elegance and style meet, then look no further. These stunning diamond drop earrings feature approximately 268 incredibly fine white natural diamonds weighing a total of 8.32 carats (diamonds averaging G/VS). The earrings measure approximately 1.25 inches in length and weigh 30.6 grams total. The 18 karat yellow gold earrings feature 14 karat Omega...
Diamond
18k Rose & White Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fabulous addition to any collection! From the exclusive Italian design house of Picchiotti come these two-tone 18 karat rose and white gold earrings that center around fine mother ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
