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 B.Zero1 Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Italian Design, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18K White Gold, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Italy, Circa 1940s, Unisex Design
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
Bvlgari Tubogas Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Elevating the jewellery technique cherished by the Roman Maison since the 1940s into an ico...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Love Wedding Band, Size 54, 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold Cartier love wedding band that features the traditional Cartier screw engravings. The ring is stamped Cartier 750 with serial numbers. The band me...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Love Wedding Band Ring, Size 63, France
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold Cartier love wedding band that features the traditional Cartier screw engravings. The ring is stamped Cartier 750 with serial numbers. The band me...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring, 18K Gold in White, Rose, Yellow, Size 71, France
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
TRINITY RING, CLASSIC MODEL In 1924, Louis Cartier designed a ring formed by three intertwined moving rings. Everything about this ring was daring: the chromatic combination, the flu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold White Ceramic Designer B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Bulgari (Bvlgari) 18K rose gold and white ceramic band designer B.Zero1 ring, made in Italy. Featuring a smooth white ceramic inlay across the surface of the band, cent...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band desig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring in 18kt Rose Gold with Black Enamel
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking Bvlgari B.Zero1 Rock four-band ring is crafted in 18kt rose gold and features the collection’s signature studded spiral design with bold black ceramic inserts along the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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
Bulgari Rose Gold B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold Bulgari B.zero1 band ring. -18 karat rose gold -Signed Bulgari -Size 6.5 -Accompanied by its original box and papers
18k Gold, Rose 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.
