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 2000 Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Allegra Drop Station Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 2.0 mm cable link chain with a centralized drop station and counterbalance drop Comprised of prong set peridot, garnets, citrines, and topaz in a row Peridot is a pear-sh...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Multi-Gem Diamond 18K White Gold Allegra Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Allegra Necklace With Brilliant colors of gemstones Drop Length is approx 2' inch 18k White Gold approx 15 grams Lobster clasp closure and beads for adjustable len...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Allegra Necklace, 18K White Gold, Diamonds & Colored Stones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Allegra necklace in 18k white gold, diamonds, and colored gemstones. Condition: very good. Colored gemstones: pink tourmaline, blue topaz, peridot, and citrine. Length of the...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden White Gold Diamond & Multi-Gem Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2534 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Mediterranean Eden Serial Number AE**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz Weight Approximat...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari's Multi-colored Gem Diamond 'Elisa' Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Diamonds, Amethysts, Tourmalines Carat Weight: 6.0-8.0 carats Color/Clarity: G-H color, VS clarity Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 56 grams Step into a wo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$7,614
W 0.36 in L 2.17 in
Bulgari Allegra Necklace with Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bulgari necklace in 18kt – 750‰ white gold, from the Allegra collection. Inspired by the joy and exuberance of life, set with 11 brilliant-cut diamonds, two citrines (round cabochon...
Citrine, Topaz, Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Allegra 18K WG Multi-colored Gem and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Bulgari Allegra multi-gem diamond drop pendant necklace, expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, the necklace features a graceful vertical composition of multi-colored g...
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Allegra Diamond Color Stones White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Color Stones Allegra Necklace by Bulgari. Part of Bulgari's Beautiful "Allegra" Collection. Crafted in 18k white gold, this Bvlgari Allegra necklace showcases...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads as well as Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/2 - 18 inches long + 3 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari 1990's white gold and diamond pendant adjustable length
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Bulgari pendant consists of a geometric design of alternating square and round pieces that are completely articulated. The necklace is adorned with round cut diamonds....
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Corona Necklace 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond necklace from the corona collection. The necklace comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a ra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asprey 167 Button Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Jewellery Suite
By Asprey
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Asprey 18k yellow gold jewellery suite from the 167 ‘Button’ collection, introduced in 2004 and inspired by the signature buttons found on fine clothing. Each piece features the e...
Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Panthere Necklace N3014700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A remarkable 18k white gold Cartier necklace from the Panthere collection. The necklace is formed of circular and rectangular motifs featuring 26 scattered black onyx markings and pave set diamonds. The necklace has a total of 416 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 6.20ct. Completing the necklace is a single polished pear cabochon emerald dangling from the end of the motif. The motifs combined measure 5.2 inches in length and come on a 29-inch silk black cord...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Diamond Trinity De Cartier Necklace N3027000
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An alluring 18k tri-colour gold diamond necklace by Cartier from the Trinity De Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of three open work circular motifs entwining in yellow, w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Delices De Goa Multi-Gem and Diamond Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18 carat rose gold multi-gem Delices De Goa pendant. The pendant is made up of a cluster of amethyst and turquoise balls, complemented by round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Parentesi Lariat Necklace, 1.16ct
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond necklace by Bvlgari from the Parentesi collection. The necklace is in a lariat style with 1 large diamond set Parentesi pendant...
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.
