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 Rose Gold Malachite and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman White Gold 8mm Forged Carbon Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154066 Listing Title: David Yurman White Gold 8mm Forged Carbon Band Condition Description: Retails for $3,250...
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond & Malachite Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 49 US 5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
With the beautiful and captivating design from Bvlgari, this ring coils sensually around the finger combining the beauty of the precious scales with the sinuosity of the snake. Craft...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxurious 0.54ct Bvlgari Gelati Malachite & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxury with a wink. This Bvlgari Gelati Diamond Full Set ring pairs a bold 0.49ct malachite with a sprinkle of 12 round brilliant diamonds (0.05ct total...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Diamonds and Malachite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli RingPuzzle Solo ring in rose gold, white diamonds and malachite Diamond carats: 0,16ct If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diam...
Malachite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Malachite Amulette De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The ring comprises of a circular talisman, set with malachite and complement...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and unmistakably Italian creation from BULGARI, this striking ring embodies the bold color, architectural presence, and sculptural confidence that defined the maison’s hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace Collection by Angeletti, Rose Gold Ring with Malachite and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Collection by Angeletti. Rose Gold Ring With Malachite and Diamonds. Iconic Embrace Model, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. Malachite topped with christal rock is the bril...
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Tourmaline Ring BV41-012826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Rendered in 18K rose gold, this signed and hallmarked Serpenti Seduttori ring evokes the hypnotic character long associated with the serpent. The asymmetrical band forms a drop-shape...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,025 / item
Mattioli Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Malachite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Malachite If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose gold with white diamonds; rose gold wit...
Malachite, 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.
