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 Logo Etched Wide Modern Multi Row Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 (55 EU) Introducing the Bulgari B.ZERO1 Logo Etched Wide Modern Band Ring in 18-Karat White Gold. This exquisite piece draws inspiration from the iconic Colosseum, r...
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Unisex B.Zero1 Logo Etched Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 58
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.5 Sleek 18 karat white gold contemporary designer band ring by Italian luxury brand, Bvlgari. Metal: 18K White Gold Ring size: 8.5 Euro size: 58 Outer diameter: 24.3 ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 4 mm Love Band Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold Size 50
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Cartier Love wedding band captures the iconic elegance of one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs. Crafted in luminous white gold, the band features the signature screw motif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Band Ring with Single Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 (US), 53 (EU) This stunning Cartier Love ring in 18 karat white gold with a singular diamond is a symbol of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renow...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Classic Model Love Band Ring with 3 Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 54 or 6 3/4 (U.S.) Iconic and timeless, this Cartier LOVE band ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with three round brilliant cut diamonds. The signature scre...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 3 Round Diamond Love Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 52 with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 52 EU / 6 US Celebrate timeless love with the Cartier Love band ring, meticulously crafted in luminous 18-karat white gold. This sleek and sophisticated design is elevate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 18K White Gold 3-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring is a highly recognizable and collectible designer piece, celebrated for its bold architectural form and unmistakable modern Italian style. The B.Zero1 colle...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari, B.zero1 18K White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
From the classic B.zero1 Collection, this ring contains engraved Bulgari edges and collapsable spiral center. Ring Size: 7 Stamp: BVLGARI 750 MADE IN ITALY (Italian hallmark for Bul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B-Zero 1 18K 750 White Gold 8.5mm Band / Ring, size 53.
By Bulgari
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
From an iconic & instantly recognisable BVLGARI B-Zero 1 Collection, this band ring is finely crafted in 18K white gold In excellent condition, the piece is bearing Bulgari hallma...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 18k White Gold 7.8mm Wide Band Ring Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 54 European / 6 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 7.8mm (0.30") Ring Height: 2.6mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Bulgari Diamond 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 Legend Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari Diamond 18ct White Gold B.zero1 Legend Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J520 Brand: Bulgari Model: B.zero1 Legend Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: M***** Material(s): 18ct Whit...
Diamond, White 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.
