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 B.zero1 “Roma” Ring in 18K Rose Gold Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably Italian, this Bulgari B.zero1 “Roma” ring captures the architectural strength and sensual minimalism that defines the house’s most iconic modern de...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Flexible Band Ring, Size 9.5
Located in Miami, FL
A refined example of Italian craftsmanship, this vintage 18K yellow gold ring features the iconic tubogas design—renowned for its fluidity, comfort, and understated elegance. Weighin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero 1 18K White Gold 4 Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Boldly innovative and instantly recognizable, the Bulgari B.Zero1 4-Band Ring in 18K white gold is a hallmark of contemporary Italian design. Inspired by Rome’s Colosseum, this ring ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Roman Numeral Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless Italian 18 karat yellow gold band ring featuring engraved Roman numerals encircling the entire shank, reminiscent of a classical watch dial. The center has a soft satin-br...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rolling Ring 18K Tri-Color Gold Vintage 1997
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An enduring icon of 20th-century jewelry design, this authentic Cartier Trinity rolling ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, embodying the timeless elegance that...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Tubogas 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
An authentic Bulgari Parentesi Tubogas cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel, showcasing one of the Roman maison's most celebrated and enduring designs. S...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring - Size 5.25
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold BVLGARI B.zero1 movable ring which has a spring-like movement to it. Ring Size - 5.25 Total Weight - 10.3g A59
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SZ 64 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1. Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, a stunning piece crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold. This elegant ring features the iconic B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold, this piece embodies timeless...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum. Crafted ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SZ 57 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
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.
