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 Ceramic Rose Gold Rock Ring B.zero1
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Size : 54 Ring width : 1,2cm , height : 0,3cm The Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Ring is a bold and contemporary reinterpretation of Bulgari’s iconic B.zero1 collection, inspired by Rome’s C...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-Century 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Mid-Century 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds" is a piece of jewelry that combines elements of mid-20th-century design aesthetics with the elegance of high-quality materials a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamond bezel setting is a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry. The ring is crafte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Possession Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds size 53
By Piaget
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band width : 1.1cm , Band height : 0.5cm Discover the epitome of luxury and elegance with the iconic Piaget Possession Yellow Gold Ring. This stunning piece is a testament to Piaget...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Yellow Gold Love of My Life Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Mauboussin Love of My Life Ring is a timeless symbol of devotion and elegance, exquisitely crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Mauboussin’s signature artistry, this ring...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wellendorff Yellow Gold Kinetic Band Ring Enamel and Diamond
By Wellendorff
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Size 53 Band width 0.5 cm The Wellendorff Yellow Gold Kinetic Band Ring is a stunning fusion of masterful German craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Expertly crafted from 18kt yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold B-Zero Size 5 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The contemporary Bvlgari ring embodies a blend of modern elegance and simplicity. It features a sleek design with five bands stacked together, all made from 18k yellow gold. The ring...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Size 58
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
The iconic Bulgari B. Zero 1 Ring. Crafted in 18 karat Yellow Gold, this band is high polished and in excellent condition. The ring is a European size 58 and is stamped "58" on t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Sleek and minimalist 18 karat bicolor gold ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, this attractive vintage ring consists of three ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 #22279
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 Bold and iconic, this authentic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and adorned with 80 round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero with Diamonds 18kt Yellow, Sz 57
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic Bulgari B Zero ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, delivering sophisticated brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
The iconic Bulgari B. Zero 1 Ring. Crafted in 18 karat Yellow Gold, this band is high polished and in excellent condition. The ring is a European size 53 and is stamped "53" on t...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
