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 B.Zero1 18k White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1.27ct, Small
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 bangle bracelet in 18k white gold and diamonds. Original price: €19,100. Condition: like new. Size: small. Wrist circumference: 6 inches. Width: 0.7 cm. Thickness: 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oval Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Hinged Bangle from the B.Zero1 Series. The shaped Bangle with Steel Edges and 18k Yellow Gold in Between Bvlgari Is Engraved on the Top & Bottom...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$27,794
Bulgari Bzero1 Rock Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A exquisite pre-owned Bvlgari BZero1 Rock bracelet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, with studded spiral and diamond-set edges. Size: Medium A true icon since 1999, B.zero1 defies conv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Cuff/Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated Bvlgari cuff bracelet, is a wide, flexible white gold band lavishly covered in pavé-set diamonds that create a stunning chevron or geometric lattice pattern. Feat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 90s Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Bulgari 'Tubogas' bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold and stainless steel (circa 1990s). The bracelet is designed to resemble a flexible gas pipe, finished with a pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari B. Zero 1 Pave Diamond Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Iconic Bulgari B Zero Diamond Bangle crafted in 18kt white gold. This stunning 13mm wide bangle features approximately 9.5 carats of brilliantly set diamonds, showcasing exceptional ...
Diamond
Bulgari B.zero1 Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This iconic Bulgari B.zero1 bangle exemplifies the house’s mastery of contemporary luxury design. Crafted in 18K rose gold, the bracelet is pavé set with diamonds totaling 11.60 cara...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari BZero 18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet New Box & Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in radiant 18K rose gold and showcases the iconic spiral design inspired by Rome’s Colosseum—a bold symbol of modern Italian styl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet 27.3 Grams Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Size 6.5 Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Size: 6.5 Dimension: 0.2*0.1in Weight: 27.3 Grams Condition: Vintage And Es...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,285
W 0.33 in L 6.5 in
Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Double Diamond Stainless Steel Bangle Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre owned Bulgari 'Tubogas' bracelet crafted in stainless steel. Diamonds total an estimated 0.40 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity) The bracelet is designe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Serpenti Viper White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A spectacular expression of Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti Viper collection, this exceptional bangle is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a bold, sculptural silhouette i...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Mother Of Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Serpenti Viper Snake Bangle Bracelet by Bulgari. Round brilliant cut diamonds and Mother Of Pearl stones Retail Price: $21,600 Details: Size: ...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Double C Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking expression of Cartier’s modern luxury, this Double C Cuff Bangle is exquisitely crafted in 18K tri-color gold, combining yellow, white, and rose gold in a sophisticated sc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Rose Gold Nail Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Nail Bangle Bracelet Size 16 by CARTIER. The Cartier Juste un Clou Nail Bangle is an exquisite bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold, adorned with sp...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 10 Diamond Small Model Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This Cartier Love Small Model Bangle Bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow, dazzles with 10 diamonds. Elegant and refined, it’s a timeless symbol of commitment and style. Size 19 and cer...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond T1 Wide Hinged Bangle Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Diamonds - 3.84ct This bracelet is currently unavailable. The retail price is $47,000 pl...
Diamond, 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.
