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.
Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, Channel - Size: 18 inches -Closure: Screw...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi-Gemstone Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking and iconic authentic Bvlgari pendant necklace from the celebrated Allegra collection, embodying the Maison's legendary passion for vibrant color, geometric harmony, an...
$55,750
W 0.5 in L 15.5 in
Bulgari 2000's Pearl Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Allegra Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two rows of fancy hinged link chain featuring an array of gemstones prong and bar set throughout Gemstones consist of pink and green tourmaline, citrine, blue and pink to...
Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...
Bulgari's Divas' Dream Colored Gem Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Diamonds - 4.00-4.30 cts. Color/Clarity: G-H color, VS clarity Creator: Bvlgari Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 54 grams Era: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously own...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Sapphire Flower Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Diamond High Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Purchased in 2017; includes original box, invoice and certificate.
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...
Bvlgari Allegra Multi-Gemstone Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklac
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtaking and iconic authentic Bvlgari pendant necklace from the celebrated Allegra collection, embodying the Maison's legendary passion for vibrant color, geometric harmony, an...
18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary 18K yellow gold necklace is a true statement piece, featuring an elegant blend of rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and cultured pearls that embody the glamour of the 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$550,000
W 0.38 in L 16.5 in
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Necklace Diamonds Sri Lanka Sapphires No Heat 39.77 Cts
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Bulgari 18k gold necklace, featuring Sri Lanka sapphires and diamonds and created circa late 1970s to early 1980s. We have a Certificate of Authenticity (see picture 6)...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elan vintage 6.70 carats ruby diamond pearl 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary vintage Elan necklace from the 1970’s is a glamorous and beautifully composed jewel, bringing together rich ruby color, brilliant diamonds, and luminous pearls in ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
775 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat White Gold Necklace Set with Approximately 768 Carat of Blue Sapphire and 6.25 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, G Color, VS Clarity. Measurement: 15 inch in Length...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tanzanite, Pearl and Diamond Opera Length Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning opera length necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and silver featuring 18 Tanzanite beads weighing 192.8 Carats total, measuring bet...
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace With Gold Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
Akoya pearl necklace 5.5-6mm, 28 inch in length with a 14k yellow gold clasp. This pearl necklace is accompanied by a retail appraisal performed by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds 12.45 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds diamond necklace crafted in yellow gold, featuring 541 round brilliant cut diamonds weigh 12.45 carats total, G-H color, SI clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
80.81 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational diamond necklace finely crafted in Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, featuring Fancy Intense yellow diamonds and white diamonds weighing approximately 80.81 carats total...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
35.35 Carat Diamond By The Yard Colored Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Diamonds by the Yard necklace crafted in platinum, featuring 54 round brilliant cut white and yellow diamonds weighing approximately 35.35 carats total, SI-I clarity. This J...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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.
