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 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
Bulgari Astrale Fireworks Articulated Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking Bulgari "Fireworks" diamond ring is a true masterpiece of Italian fine jewelry design, instantly captivating with its extraordinary kinetic energy and playful yet s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Bvlgari B.ZERO1 Logo Etched Three-Band Wide Modern Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 11.25 (65 EU) Introducing the luxurious and modern Bulgari B.ZERO1 Logo Etched Three-Band Ring. This exquisite piece draws inspiration from the iconic Colosseum, represen...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Pavé Diamond Disc Logo Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These authentic Bvlgari "Bvlgari Bvlgari" diamond earrings are a stunning expression of the iconic Italian house's most celebrated and recognizable design, featuring the legendary do...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Damiani Multi Row Pavé Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Damiani
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent Damiani diamond ring is a breathtaking expression of Italian luxury and masterful diamond craftsmanship that only one of the wor...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ring by Bulgari. With 73 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.25ct Details: Ring Size: 6 Weight: 16.3 grams Width: 2...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bvlgari Bvlgari" white gold diamond ring 18 karat white gold, round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.20 carat; marked Bvlgari Bvlgari, 750, Made in Italy Size: 8 US, expandable; he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 4.8mm Wide Band Ring sz3
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.54 Grams Ring Size: Size 45 - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Diamond White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Tubogas ring by Bvlgari, with approx. 0.10ctw G/VS diamonds. Ring size 8, top is 0.5" in diameter. Hallmarked Bvlgari, 750, Italy. Weight - 17.7 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic design from the house of Bvlgari, this B.Zero1 4-band ring is crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams. The ring features a modern spiral silhouet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Twisted Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds and Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
BVLGARI FLIP DIAMOND & ONYX 18 K WHITE GOLD RING, Size 49, very tiny (US ring size 4.75)! Retail price: 2500 US$ Every woman will be mesmirezed weari...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, 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.
