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.
Sectional Half Round Barrel Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Satin Finish Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 64 brilliant Diamond Carat Weight: ~2.50 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Bracelet Length: ~7" ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Unisex Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold, 1.65 Carat G-H, SI1
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous unisex Diamond bracelet in 14k yellow gold. This beautiful bracelet features 66 round brilliant cut natural diamonds each set in four ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Toned Diamond Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 13 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.3 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Bracelet Length: ~7.10 inches Brac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Sectional Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 0.50 carats Diamond Count: 99 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Bracelet Length:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Link Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 21 Diamond Carat Weight: 2.1 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Bracelet Length: ~8.5 inches Bracelet Wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Round and Baguette Diamonds 18 Karat Gold, 2.48 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K yellow gold with 2.48 carats of fine round brilliant & Baguette cut diamonds. This hinged bangle features 82 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Yellow Gold Diamond Watch Bracelet BG01
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Parentesi watch bracelet by Bvlgari, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approx. 2.50ctw G/VS diamonds. All diamond dial. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist (medium size). C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Parentesi Gold Watch and Parentesi Bracelet 18k Gold Set
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold vintage set featuring an 18k Bulgari Parentesi watch paired with a coordinating bracelet. The set is designed with the iconic geometric ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold BJ 01 H54486 Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold BJ 01 H54486 watch is a refined example of the brand’s timeless Italian design from the 1980s. Crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold, this ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold SQ 22 2T Quadrato Tubogas Diamond Bezel Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Swiss Made Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies SQ 22 2T Diamond Watch. A lady's gold wristwatch by Bvlgari from the Tubogas collection, quartz movement, square...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti 18K Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18K rose gold Serpenti red lacquer diamond wristwatch with presentation box Weight : 90.9 g Interior circumference : 6 5/8" Case : 26 mm Marked : Au 750 18K BULGARI FABRIQUE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Quadrato Diamond Sapphire Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
