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.
BVLGARI Roma Divas Necklace Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise & Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Diva's Dream necklace chain designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful necklace-chain created in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, around the 2000. The necklace is part of the Di...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Roman Sorbet Pendant Necklace Sapphire Tsavorite 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302146 Comes With Box Only Model Roman Sorbets Serial Number MXCA** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Sapphire, Tsavorite Weight 12.18 g Length 44.5 cm Width 1.5 cm Condition Excellen...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Divas' Dream Pendant Necklace w/Box #25219
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Divas' Dream Pendant Necklace "Inspired by feminine elegance and by the enchanting allure of the eternal city, the Divas' Dream 18 kt rose gold pendant necklac...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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 Divas' Dream Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous necklace from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This contemporary piece has been crafted from 18ct rose gold and features a fan-shaped pe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,435
H 0.63 in W 0.48 in L 16.54 in
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
Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Multi Gemstone Necklace in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari malachite, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli necklace set in 18k rose gold from the "BVLGARI BVLGARI" collection, circa 20...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Necklace, Malachite, 18k Rose Gold, Diamonds.
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A new Bvlgari icon, the Serpenti Seduttori pendant necklace set with malachite, diamonds, and sapphires, all set in 18k rose gold, with an 18k rose gold chain. Made in Italy. Contemp...
Diamond, Malachite, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Topaz drop-bead, Amethyst beads, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 - 17 inches long + 2 3/4 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k 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
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.
