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 1980s Unheated Sapphire and Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and highly distinctive Bvlgari pendant necklace dating to the 1980s, crafted in rich yellow gold and centered by an impressive unheated cabochon sapphire weighing approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
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
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Necklace In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Necklace In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful necklace with Classic Italian sensibility Green Sapphire - 5 Carats Blue Sapp...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Amethyst Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst, Blue Topaz 16" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 2 oval pink tourmaline stones 2 blue topaz stones 3 amethysts Details: Length: 16" W...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Parentesi Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold link necklace with 3 links in the center, each with an oval-cut sapphire (total app. 1.56 ct) with two diamonds on either side, alternating with 4 links set with d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,975Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Necklace In 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Necklace In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful necklace with Classic Italian sensibility Can be worn with a ruby drop. Green ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 21 carats O...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k 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
Diamond, Sapphire and Cabochon Ruby Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Sapphire and Cabochon Ruby Gold Link Necklace This majestic 18K yellow gold link necklace is a symphony of opulence and sophistication, featuring an elegant arrangement of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Adriano Chimento Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Pear Shaped Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 4.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximate...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with graduating Round cut Rubies weighing a total of 14.01 carats, center weighing 1.06 carats, and graduating Round Brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
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
43.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 43.00 carats and small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
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.
