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.
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 1.79ctw Certificates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your elegance with these stunning stud earrings by Tiffany & Co. Crafted in luxurious platinum, these earrings feature brilliant white diamonds. Each diamond is expertly ...
Diamond, Platinum
Levian Platinum Chocolate & Vanilla Diamond Stud Earrings Halo 7.1g
Located in Northbrook, IL
These exquisite Levian stud earrings feature a captivating design crafted in platinum. At the center of each earring is a round, brown diamond, radiating warmth and elegance. Surroun...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Hoop Earrings RARE Box 5/8" Bezel Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
These extremely rare Tiffany & Co. Jazz hoop diamond earrings feature a refined design crafted in platinum. The earrings showcase a series of round, white diamonds, each set in a...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings Asscher Center Art Deco Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your elegance with these stunning Tiffany & Co. stud earrings. Crafted from platinum, these earrings feature a central Asscher-cut white diamond, surrounded by a halo of bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Chopard Happy Spirit Range 3 Cirlces Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow gold 22.3g
By Chopard
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Chopard earrings. Crafted with precision, these earrings feature a captivating circular design that exudes elegance. Made from lu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt Gemstone Diamond Inlay Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 14g
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your collection with these striking Asch Grossbardt gemstone and diamond inlay earrings. Expertly crafted, they feature a round design with a vibrant mosaic of colors, includ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bulgari Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 38 round brilliant cuts = 0.56cttw Dimensions: earrings measure 15.75mm in diameter Fastening: clip on Weight: 7.48 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari "Cerchi Astrale" Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
The Bvlgari diamond earrings from the "Cerchi Astrale" collection, which embodies celestial beauty and timeless elegance. This collection draws inspiration from the cosmos, featuring...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale 18K White Gold Diamond and Ceramic Earrings Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Broomall, PA
These Bvlgari Astrale earrings carry a classic design that never goes out of style. Each earring is built from concentric circular motifs that dangle from a Diamond-set top, with spa...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Astrale Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely pair of earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The earrings feature 1.10 carats of perfectly matched round brilliant cut diamonds. The elegant des...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 2000's Diamond Ceramic 18 Karat White Gold Cerchi Astrale Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed round surmounts suspending white gold and ceramic concentric style circular disk drops Surmounts and white gold disks are bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.9 Carat Round G VS Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: These vintage Bvlgari clip-on earrings, crafted in 18K white gold, embody timeless elegance and sophistication. Adorned with a dazzling array ...
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.
