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.
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Oval Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These elegant 18k yellow gold cluster earrings feature a vibrant central ruby cabochon framed by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, further encircled by an alternating array of lush e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These bezel set sapphire earrings, surrounded by rows of diamonds and adorned with yellow gold ridges, radiate classic glamour and modern a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
David Webb Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The David Webb earrings feature geometric-cut sapphires encircled by a halo of sparkling diamonds, blending contemporary elegance with timeless luxury. The two sapphires weigh appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold/Platinum Persian Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb earrings feature vibrant, round turquoise cabochons centered within a bold, square-shaped 18K yellow gold frame, accented by four triangular platinum clusters set wi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Interlocking Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These striking David Yurman earrings feature a crossover design with one half composed of twisted yellow gold and the other half paved with brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a bold tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pink, Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These 18k yellow gold earrings feature a mismatched design, showcasing a pair of oval-cut yellow sapphires set within diamond-encrusted frames and topped with a vibrant pink sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold, No-Oil Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent display of color and craftsmanship, these Bulgari ear clips embody the house’s opulent aesthetic and architectural flair. Designed in 18K yellow gold, each earring casc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
These dazzling Bvlgari earrings add a striking note of color and sparkle to any ensemble. Each fan-shaped design is built around an oval Sapphire center — one a 1.14 carat blue Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Krypell 2.00ct Diamond 0.95ct Emerald 0.85ct Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Krypell. The earrings feature sparkling baguette cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct. The color of these diamonds is E...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Emerald, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ear Clips, Circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
Bulgari’s jewels of the 1980’s radiated a daring vibrancy – jewels alive with color and exuberance, capturing the bold extravagance of the decade. The creations of this era are often...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted by the renowned Italian house of Bvlgari, these exquisite earrings originate from the iconic Serpenti Seduttori collection and embody the maison’s legendary fusion of symboli...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18Kt YG Invisibly Set Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Charles Krypell, jewelers since 1976. These earrings are the perfect example of fine craftsmanship. Featuring invisibly set baguette blue sapphires and square emeralds al...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.
