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.
David Webb Platinum & 18K White Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Arch Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fluted rock crystal is accented with two rows set with round diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered Webb, with a...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum 21.00cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and South Sea Pearl Bombe Cocktail Ring by David Webb is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. Made in platinum and mounted with a sing...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K White Gold Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Black Enamel, Pearl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cocktail ring was developed for the rebellious twenties flapper. Deliberately bold and eye-catching, it was designed to attract attention to the drink in her hand during prohibit...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, E...
Cartier 18K White Gold Panthere Maillon Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning ladies' diamond ring from the renowned brand Cartier. This ring, crafted in 750 white gold, is an embodiment of elegance and sophistication. With a size of 51,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold La Dona Diamond EU 51 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Cartier 18kt white gold and diamond 'La Dona' wide ring comprised of a double row of half-moon shaped links that are all set with pave round brillant cut diamonds. Size EU 51....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Cocktail Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely exquisite is the only way to describe this estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pearl And Diamond Ring. With a captivating combination of 9.00 carats of round-cut ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 1.01Cttw Size 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Blvgari Fiorever diamond ring. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features a center prong set round brilliant cut diamond embraced with Bvlgari’s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring. Beautiful domed mother of pearl set in a fine 18k white gold tension style ring. Very rare model of this ring. ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Revolution 18k White Gold 1.10ctw Diamond Covered Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.10ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 10.5 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi 18k White Gold Diamond Concentric Ring w/ Swivel Shank
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.94ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.31 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Gold Diamond & White Mother of Pearl Ring #5086
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
With its combination of polished gold, sparkling pav diamonds, and creamy mother-of-pearl, the Serpenti Viper ring commands attention through subtle complexity. Each segment aligns i...
Diamond
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.72ct Diamond Ring BV10-012226
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Parentesi ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a 14mm wide-band form. Signature bracket-shaped Parentesi motifs repeat across the openworked center, creating a...
Diamond, 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.
