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.
Estate Smoky Quartz, Diamond, and 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This 18kt white gold ring features a large oval smoky quartz in the center, surrounded by 122 white and brown diamonds weighing 4.90 carats total weight. The ring is currently a size 7.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Salavetti Golden Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Salavetti
Located in Houston, TX
Salavetti 18K white gold ring featuring one oval golden sapphire that totals 4.88 carats. Surrounding the sapphire and down the shank, are 80 baguette diamonds with a total carat we...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Cartier wide eternity band from the Nigeria Collection composed of 18K white gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds. There are 125 diamonds that total 5.65 carats; F-G color and VVS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K White Gold Rock Crystal and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb domed ring composed of 18K white gold and platinum with carved rock crystal accented by 31 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds total 1.20 carats, F-G color and VVS...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold Dome Ring with 9.10ct Black and White Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
18K rose gold ring with pavé-set black and white diamonds. There are 26 round diamonds that total 2.10 carats; G-H color and VS1-2 clarity. There are also 208 round black diamonds ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Bros. ring composed of 18K yellow gold with calibré-cut blue sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds. The 24 round diamonds total 0.65 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Elysia 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Onyx Ring BV13-040726
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Elysia ring will always make a subtle statement. An Onyx gemstone elevates the contemporary 18K White Gold setting, which shines to life th...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Diva's Dream Onyx Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bvlgari ring is crafted in 18k whiet gold and set with black onyx and brilliant-cut round F-E-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.20 carats. Made in Italy circ...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Di Modolo Favola Onyx & Diamond Ring - White Gold 18k .72ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Brand: Di Modolo Collection: Favola Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natu...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Bulgari Pyramid Topaz Ring in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning BULGARI Pyramid ring with a big topaz stone of approx 12.3 x 12.3 mm Size: 53 ( can be resized for free) Total weight: 18.1 gram 18 ct. gold
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
Handcraft Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Milano Signature Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With Round Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Signature cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful signature ring created in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, between the 1990 and 2000. The ring is part of the ...
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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.
