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 Vintage 18k Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Tourmaline, 1990
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BVLGARI ring in 18k yellow and white gold, set with four colored gemstones. A rare model from the 1990s. Condition: excellent. Size: 52. Width: 2 cm. Stones: pink tourmaline,...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage Bulgari Bypass Ring 18k Gold Diamond Cabochon Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari two-stone bypass ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a striking combination of cabochon pink tourmaline, cabochon peridot, and brilliant-cut diamonds. The o...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Gemstone 18k Gold Ring circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari ring features a geometric arrangement of citrine, tourmaline, and peridot gemstones set in 18k yellow gold. The design is built around a series of lozenge-shaped stones ...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari, two-stone, two-toned tourmaline ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A white and yellow gold ring designed as two stacked bands with a tourmaline and a rubellite in navette-shaped settings, in 18k. Bulgari, Roma * Free shipping * Includes letter of a...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,000
Bulgari "Doppio" Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s, this unusual early Bulgari "Doppio" ring is composed of pink tourmaline, peridot, and 18K gold. The twin stone form is set with a cabochon pink tourmaline and p...
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Allegra Aquamarine Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking Bvlgari Allegra ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a luminous mix of aquamarine, amethyst, and pink tourmaline for a bold splash of color and personality. Size 6 and accomp...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Two-Tone Gold Pink Tourmaline Peridot Dome Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sculptural cocktail ring by Bulgari, finely crafted in polished 18-karat yellow and white gold and set with vivid pink tourmalines and fresh green peridots. The substant...
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi Gem 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Allegra Multi Gem Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 18k Made in Italy Gemstones: Natural amethyst, natural peridot, and natural b...
Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold 7.56 Carat Yellow and Purple Sapphire Heart Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Bulgari heart sapphire ring, expertly crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and showcasing the celebrated Italian house’s bold approach to color and sculptural form. Set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring BV24-051526
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Colorful Sapphires with a total weight of 3.50 carats come together in a floral motif at the top of this Bvlgari ring. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.30 carats add even more spark...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Very beautiful and colorful cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This gems-set vintage coc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
BVLGARI Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.18 Cwt In Diamonds & Coral
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful and rare cocktail ring created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari , back in the late 1970's. This colorful cocktail...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jean Thierry Bond 1970 Paris Ring in 18kt Gold with 1.92 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Jean Thierry Bond. An unusual geometric ring, created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of Jean Thierry Bond, back in the late 1970. This cocktail rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MONICA ROSSI Milan For Anaconda Cocktail Ring 19Kt Yellow Gold 5.79 Cts In
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Monica Rossi for Anaconda. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the famed jewelry designer Monica Rossi. This unusual ring has been masterfully hand crafted for Anaconda with baroque patterns in solid yellow gold of 19 karats with a classic incised pattern. The ring is embellished with seven natural purplish iolites. Iolites: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 hexagonal buffed-top step cut (11 x 12 x 5.5 mm) of a natural vivid purplish iolite with a weight of about 4.89 carats. Iolites: Flanked at the sides in bezels settings, with 6 matchings round rose cut iolites with a combined total weight of about 0.90 carats. Weight: 11.4 Grams, (7.45 Dwt.). Size: Actually is size 6.25 and may be sized up or down on special request. Measurements: 24 mm by 15 mm (0.95 x 0.59 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian mark for the assay and warranty of the 19kt gold and signed as follows, "ANACONDA .800 *1923MI". Note: .800/.999 gold, has the exact equivalent assay of 19.22 karats. Monica Rossi She has been designing and creating Anaconda jewelry...
Iolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. An extraordinary cocktail ring, created in Rome Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. This ring has been crafted in solid white gold of 18 kara...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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.
