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 Serpenti Viper L 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning expression of Bvlgari's iconic Serpenti collection captures the eternal allure of the serpent—a symbol of wisdom, vitality, and seduction—through the legendary Italian ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Lanier 18kt white Gold Eternity Band with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
From Cartier’s Lanieres collection, this elegant eternity band is crafted in 18kt white gold and set with 17 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.35 carats i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond band ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and set with two sparkling rows of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds with approximately 1.27 carats total weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CHAUMET Anneau Paris 18kt White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Aventura, FL
This exceptional ring is signed by Maison Chaumet from the renowned Anneau collection. Crafted in 18kt white gold, it features a stunning pavé of 107 round brilliant cut diamonds, we...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18kt White Gold Dimaonds Eternity Band
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite circa 1910–1920s antique eternity band ring is crafted in 18kt white gold and accented with 46 natural old mine-cut diamonds with approximately 0.50 carats total weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari Zero 1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring, featuring a distinctive four-band design. Drawing inspiration from the world-renowned Colosseum, this ring is a true testament to Bvlgari...
Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Single Coil Pave Diamond Ring - Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a single coil wrap that is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. There is approximately 1.74 total carats o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Full Pave Diamonds Snake Ring 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari or Bvlgari Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt white gold ring set with full pavé diamonds. With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes, and charismatic flair, t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold 2.77ct Diamond Ring BV29-060526
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Serpenti ring offers unmatched aesthetics. Instantly captivating, the simple 18K White Gold setting comes to life in pav Diamonds and beautifully depicts the luxury bran...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Ring, 1.74ct Diamond, 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing the BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Pavé Ring, a symbol of strength, beauty, and transformation. Crafted from the finest materials, this stunning masterpiece wraps your finger in ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond White Gold 2 Row Ring. Box COA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 2-row ring from Bulgari's alluring Serpenti collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully pave-set with round brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds of an ...
Diamond, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond White Gold Medium Ring Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari one-coil ring from the classic Serpenti Viper collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully pavé set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 1.74 ...
Diamond, 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.
