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 Reversible Malachite and Jasper Long Chain Necklace, 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari, Twice Told Reversible Malachite and Jasper Long Chain Necklace, 1960s A jewel with two hearts. This rare and resplendent sautoir from Bvlgari’s 1960s ateliers captures the...
Malachite, Jasper
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 - 18 inches long + 3 1/4 inch drop
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Estate BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Malachite, Mother Of Pearl, Sugilite Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Malachite, Mother Of Pearl, Sugilite Necklace - VHK#337B Item Details: Year: 2000S Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Collection Multi Gemstone Drop Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This joyful and luxurious necklace from Bulgari’s Allegra Collection is a radiant celebration of color and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this piece features a playf...
Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Iolite, Citr...
$48,900
W 0.5 in L 15.88 in
Bulgari 1980's Multi-Gem 18K YG 18K Gold Vintage Three Stone Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy link chain centering a stylized station featuring oval cut buff-top tourmaline, peridot, and citrine Transparent medium reddish pink, yellowish green, and brownis...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000
W 1.38 in D 2.88 in L 18.71 in
Bulgari 1980s 18k yellow gold and square cabochon garnet necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This unusual 1980s Bulgari necklace consists of a 5 by 3 grid of square cabochon garnets with a stylistic tassle of coins hanging from them. The whole piece is extremely flexible. Th...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Sautoir 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Chrysoprases circa 1970 Long Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Paris, FR
FRED 18 Carat yellow Gold Long Necklace with Chrysoprases Sautoir in 18 kt yellow Gold from FRED Paris with Cabochon Cut Chrysoprases, flattened Gourmette Link on the Back. The 4 In...
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Allegra 18k Yellow Gold Pearls Diamonds & Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Embodying Bvlgari's signatures of bold Italian glamour and euphoric color composition, this authentic double-strand necklace originates from the iconic Allegra Collection.
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Necklace Bulgari Allegra necklace crafted in yellow gold Features Pearls and Colored gemstones Elegantly set with brilliant-cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yel...
1980s Chrysoprase, Citrine, Onyx and Diamond Sautoir Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Roma, RM
Evocative of the bold glamour and expressive design language of the 1980s, this striking sautoir necklace showcases an exceptional combination of vibrant gemstones and sculptural gol...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Apple Jade Carved Bead Necklace, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k gold apple jade carved bead necklace features a continuous strand of hand carved jade beads, each exhibiting a soft green tone with natural color variation. The beads are in...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Enamel Beaded Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. double strand beaded necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold with alternating white enamel beads. The necklace features a graduated design, with bead sizes ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930’s Yellow Gold, Carved Emerald and Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, floral motif carved emerald with ruby detail and 10K yellow gold Victorian twisted rope chain necklace. The pendant measure 1-5/8” W x 1” ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 14k Gold Cornucopia Pendant Necklace Emerald Sapphire Enamel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970s pendant necklace features a 14k yellow gold round pendant on a 10k yellow gold chain. The pendant has a textured circular disc design with an applied raised cornuc...
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two-tone Gold Convertible Necklace & Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels convertible necklace and bracelet crafted in two tone 18k gold, circa 1980s, designed with a distinctive open link pattern that alternates yellow gold and whit...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Gold Malachite Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage necklace features a bold modernist design with a geometric malachite pendant suspended from a long 14k gold chain. The chain is stamped 14k and measures 39 3/4 inches in length, allowing the pendant to be worn as a dramatic statement piece. The pendant itself is crafted in 10k gold (acid tested) and measures 4 inches long including the bale by 1 3/4 inches wide. The pendant design reflects the 1970s modernist jewelry...
Malachite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k 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.
