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.
David Yurman 18K Rose Gold Diamond Cuban Chain 7mm Necklace Size 17"
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Chain Width: 7 mm Size: 17 Inches Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 750 Total Weight: 37.4 Grams Stone Type: Approximately 3...
18k Gold
Authentic Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Size 17"
By Chopard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 17" Width: 1.6 mm mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: None Hallmarks: CHOPARD 750 Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Condition: Pre-Owne...
18k Gold
Bar 0.21 CT Baguette and Round Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Size 16"
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 7 mm * 15 mm Chain: 0.05 mm Size: 16 Inches Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 1.30 Grams Stone Type: 0.21 CT Ba...
14k Gold
Auth Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Chic & Shine Oval Necklace Size 17"
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant:20 mm * 17mm Chain Width: 0.08 mm Size: 17 Inches Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 18K Italy Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Stone Type:...
18k Gold
Piero Milano 18K Rose Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Key Pendant Necklace
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 2 Inches Chain: 0.5 mm Size: 16 Inches Metal: 18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Stone Type: 0.26 CT Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bar 0.21 CT Baguette and Round Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Size 16"
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 7 mm * 15 mm Chain: 0.05 mm Size: 16 Inches Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 1.30 Grams Stone Type: 0.21 CT Ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Diamond Pendant 18K Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Bulgari B.zero1 diamond pendant necklace finely crafted in 18 karat rose gold, set with pavé set brilliant-cut diamonds. Inspired by the enduring form of Rome’s Colosseum,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI 18k Rose Gold B.zero1 Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
BVLGARI B.zero1 pendant necklace, an iconic design inspired by the architecture of Rome's Colosseum. Product Highlights Design: Part of the signature B.zero1 collection, this penda...
18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Roman Sorbet Diamond Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Roman Sorbet diamond pendant necklace set in 18k rose gold.
The pendant features the pendant first composed of a circular motif set with round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Necklace 18K Rose Gold Black Ceramic Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition:Normal wear and tear Accessories: Box size: Weight:12.91g Designer: Bvlgari Exterior Material: ...
BVLGARI Rose Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156280 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold Diamond Diva's Dream Pendant Condition Description: Born on Rome's Via Co...
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend 18 Karat Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 13.2 grams Chain: Approx. 18 inches (adjustable to 14.60-17.70 in...
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.
