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 Ring. Half Moon Round Cut Diamond Dome Ring 18K White Gold 1965 Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Bulgari Color: G Color Overall Clarity: VS1 Overall Metal: Gold, 18K White Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Retro Total Weight: 9.99 Grams This ex...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet French Platinum Band Ring. Tubal Wedding Ring Platinum Signed 2.9mm 6.25
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US Signed: Chaumet Metal: Platinum Style: Art Deco This exquisite vintage Chaumet wedding band is a timeless piece of fine jewelry, handcrafted in luxurious platinu...
Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.6ct D-F VS1 Round Brilliant White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 1.60 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: Approx D-F Color Diamond Clarity: Approx VS1 Clarity...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Retro Mauboussin Platinum and Diamond Ring. GIA 3ct Cushion Diamond Ring J SI2
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engag...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Dome Filigree Ring. 1.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring KVS2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Co...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage White Gold Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: 1.30 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: O/P Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: None Jewelr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Dome Ring BV16-040826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A dramatic rounded design makes this Bvlgari ring impossible to ignore. Inset Diamonds on each side of the 18K White Gold setting add contemporary elegance and a touch of sparkle. Id...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw Ring Metal - 18k White gold Weight - 6.68 Grams Finger Size - 5.5 US Hallmarks - Bvlgari / 750 / 0.86cts Diamonds -...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Bypass White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Bypass Band Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Oval brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Width: 10mm Weight: 5...
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Two-Stone Ring in 18K Gold/Platinum With 2.01 Carat Diamond Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning Bvlgari two-stone ring crafted in luxurious 18 Karat two-tone gold and platinum. Featuring a 1-carat E c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156413 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring Conditio...
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.
