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 Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Bulgari B.zero1 One Band Ring Solid 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
B.zero1 one-band ring in 18 kt rose gold, Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s c...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18k Rose Gold & Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold Bulgari B.zero1 band ring. -18 karat rose gold -Signed Bulgari -Size 6.5 -Accompanied by its original box and papers
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Rose Gold Black Ceramic Ring Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301140 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £1,940 Incl. Taxes / €2,300 Incl. Taxes / $2,080 Excl. Taxes Model 345853 Serial Number RT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Rose Gold 2 Rows
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat rose gold with 2 rows is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury brand Bulg...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Gold & Black Ceramic Four-Band Ring Size 5
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the bold elegance of Bulgari’s signature B.Zero1 ring. This striking four-band design pairs polished 18-karat rose gold edges with three wavy bands of glossy black high-tech ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157552 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999...
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157552 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999...
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.
