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 Ring with Citrine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Bvlgari ring, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold, showcases a stunning rectangular citrine gemstone. The citrine's warm, amber hue and polished finish add a touch of vi...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Sculptural Yellow Gold Ring with Citrine Cabochon Center
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage Bulgari ring is a bold statement piece, showcasing the brand's unmistakable design language. The centerpiece is a large citrine cabochon, with a warm honey tone, cut int...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 3.20 CTW Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Vintage Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped citrine weighing approximately 3.20 carats total Transparent medium yellowish orange in color and bezel set east to west Flanked by puffed shoulders with gro...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Golden Citrine and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold David Yurman cocktail ring is set with one large, faceted golden citrine weighing approximately 19.00ct. In the center. Flanking the citrine on each sid...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 40 Carat Citrine and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This striking Retro-style ring showcases a magnificent citrine weighing approximately 40 carats, making a bold statement on the finger. The vibrant golden-orange hue of the citrine i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Trombino ring from the 1970s, designed around a luminous cushion-cut yellow sapphire weighing 31.39 carats. According to AGL, the sapphire's origin is Ceylon (Sri L...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14.00 carat citrine 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Oval cut citrine Weight: Approximately 14.00 carats Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1970's Hallmarks: Purity marks Size: 5.75 and can be resized Gram weight:...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine & Smoky Quartz Three Stone Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine & Smoky Quartz Three Stone Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 11 grams Size: 6.5 (US) Width: 12.5mm Signed: ©D.Y. 750 KTD F35002060
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cocktail ring Citrine Ring 14KT gold cocktail ring
By David Yurman
Located in Jupiter, FL
David Yurmans large citrine cocktail ring with 14KT yellow gold and silver, stunning ring with small scratches on the center stone. WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewele...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Manfredi Italian Modern Citrine Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Manfredi, Italy. The main drama of this Italian modernist jewel is a richly hued 5.0ct citrine. Crisply bezel-set, mounted east-west, and accented by diamonds,...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Celtaura Ring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Celtaura ring set in 18k yellow and rose gold. From the discontinued Celtaura collection, the ring is domed and centred with a highly polished rose gold s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Parentesi Green Quartz and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A striking Bulgari Parentesi green quartz and diamond cocktail ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is predominantly set with a beautiful rose-cut mint coloured green quartz...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s C de Cartier Pear Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier C de Cartier diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1980-1990.
The ring is composed of an elegant openwork design, set with pear-shaped and rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Five Rows Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère ring, five-row model, set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of solid yellow gold curved links, connected in the iconic Maillon Pa...
10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.05ct Diamond Chunky Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is composed of 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds, flush-set across the front in a bold and chunky design. <...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary GIA Certified 1.54ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary fancy-coloured yellow diamond cluster ring set in platinum and 18k yellow gold. The ring is predominantly set with a sparkly cushion-cut yellow diamond. Thi...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
