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 Ladies stainless Steel quartz Wristwatch Ref BB23SLD
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 23mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal Band: *worn* original Bulgari black leather strap with steel Bulgari tang buckle, fits up ...
Stainless Steel
Brunvil 14 Karat White Gold Deco Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: 14k white gold case Band: gold filled filigree stretch Dial: cream Arabic Serial: 157XXX Does not come with box or papers Guaranteed ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical, manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14k white gold 17mm case, round diamond accents around case Diamonds: 0.32 carats, G-H in c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bedat & Co. Stainless Steel No. 7 26mm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes Case: 26mm, scratch resistant crystal, push/pull crown Dial: silver guilloche roman Band: stainless steel Reference: 710 Serial: 1XXX ...
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18k White Gold B. Zero 1 Four Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bvlgari Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: 5.5 Weight: 11.7 grams
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold 2003 Diamond Atlas Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: band top measures 8.5mm wide Size: 6.5 Weight: 7.52 gram...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari "Catene" 18k White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Bvlgari Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bulgari Swiss-made CATENE watch with 18k white gold gourmette (link) strap. An extravagant timepiece in mint condition. A perfectly finished Cuban-style link bracelet wraps ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti White Dial Leather Bracelet Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful watch to gift to your loved one or to purchase for yourself: Bvlgari Serpenti Leather Bracelet Wrap Diamond Watch. It is made in the best fashion of the Italian designer, w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Catene 31mm Diamond Wrist Watch Bracelet Ref. BBCW31G
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Case Material: 18k White Gold Height: 31.4mm (lug to lug) Case Size: 31mm (Not including the crown) Band Material: 18k White Gold Band Length: Fits up to 6.25 inch wrist Thickness: 8...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Catene Watch 31MM White Gold with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Bulgari Catene Watch 31MM White Gold with Diamonds Condition: Unworn Comes with Original Box and Original Papers 2022 US Retail Price: $57,000 Reference #: 102309 Case Material:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Assioma 18K White Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated luxury timepiece from Bvlgari's celebrated Assioma collection, crafted in solid 18 karat white gold. Distinguished by its elegant rectangular case and integrated brac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Ladies Watch Quartz Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K and Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Ladies Watch Quartz Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K and Stainless Steel Crafted by Bvlgari, this timepiece reflects the house’s signature blend of refinement and modern design. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
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.
