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.
$1,760
Bulgari B.Zero Ring
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover the bold elegance of this iconic B.Zero1 ring by Bulgari, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold (750/1000). Inspired by the grandeur of Roman architecture and the modernity of...
18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 4 Row Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold. 4 Row model Signed by Bvlgari Size 5 1/2
18k Gold
$1,900
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Bvlgari Size 6
18k Gold
B Zero Five Band Ring By Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
The iconic Bulgari B-Zero1 Five Band Ring showcases the maison's signature design in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. This timeless piece features five interlocking bands that create a bol...
18k Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Rose Gold 2 Rows
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat rose gold with 2 rows is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury brand Bulg...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring - Size 5.25
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold BVLGARI B.zero1 movable ring which has a spring-like movement to it. Ring Size - 5.25 Total Weight - 10.3g A59
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold, this piece embodies timeless...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156984 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the Millenium, the B.zer...
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156984 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999 to celebrate the Millenium, the B.zer...
SZ 64 Bulgari B.zero1 Single-Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bvlgari B.zero1 single-band ring in 18k gold. Built on the collection's signature spiral-inspired silhouette, with two raised outer rims. The interior is stamped with the Bulgari sig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RAY-BAN Gold Metal Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN sunglasses in a gold tone metal featuring an aviator style, and tinted lenses. Comes with case. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Marked: ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Engraved Metal Tie Clip
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR tie clip in a gold tone metal featuring an engraved design with logo.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 2 inches Sui Generis Reference: 140886 Categ...
GUCCI Size L Metal GG Monogram Belt Buckle
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI belt buckle in a gold tone metal featuring GG monogram, and belt loop. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Measurements: 9.5 cm. x 8.5 cm. ...
BURBERRY Size 38 Brown Gold Leather Loops Belt
By Burberry
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY belt in a brown leather featuring multiple gold tone metal belt loops and matching buckle.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 38/95Length: 43.5 inches Width: 1.5 inc...
DUNHILL Vintage Silver Gold Metal Tie Clip
By Dunhill
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage DUNHILL tie clip in a silver tone metal featuring a gold tone rectangle accent.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 2.25 inches Sui Generis Reference: 143264 Categor...
GUCCI Size L Metal GG Monogram Belt Buckle
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI belt buckle in a gold tone metal featuring GG monogram, and belt loop. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Measurements: 9.5 cm. x 8.5 cm. ...
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.
