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 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 Serpenti Viper Malachite And Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2052 Brand Bvlgari Model Serpenti Date Circa 2021 Retail Price £5,600 Incl Taxes/€6,500 Incl Taxes / $5,900.00 Excl Taxes _____________________________________________...
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Pave Diamond Rubellite Rose Gold Large Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Rubellite Large Serpenti Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. This necklace come with service paper from the Bulgari store and a Bulgari box. Retail Price: $39,30...
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diva Dream Diamond Peridot Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Peridot Pink Tourmalines Topaz Diva Dream Necklace by Bulgari. With rRound brilliant cut diamonds Oval shape peridot Pear sh...
Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Tourmaline Diamond Divas Dream Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Bvlgari Divas’ Dream High Jewellery necklace in rose gold, centering a 4.95-carat cabochon rubellite beneath a 0.64-carat brilliant-cut diamond. Radiating fan motifs ar...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Snake Necklace with 9 ct. Emeralds and Diamonds in 18 k Gold by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
Seduction is the finest of arts. It is the victory of the moment, of passion. The snake, the symbol of perfect seduction, was our inspiration for this incomparable necklace of 18k ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
Emeralds Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This necklace in 9 karat yellow gold and 800 millesimal silver is an extraordinary example of craftsmanship and elegant design. The central piece of the necklace is adorned with high...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pear Emerald Natural Diamond Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold...
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery Collection Rubellite, Diamond and Emeral
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A spectacular vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery necklace set in 18k rose gold, circa 2019.
The necklace features a highly articulated diamond-set chain leading to an ico...
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
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 Astrale Cerch Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Astrale Cerchi diamond necklace set in 18k white gold.
The necklace features circular openwork motifs set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, formin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Circle Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T turquoise and diamond necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
The necklace features a turquoise circle motif, with the iconic Tiff...
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery Collection Rubellite, Diamond and Emeral
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A spectacular pair of vintage Bulgari Serpenti High Jewellery earrings set in 18k rose gold, circa 2019.
The earrings are designed as stylised serpent heads, pavé-set thro...
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.
