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 18K Gold, Pearl And Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking Bvlgari bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, set across the front with a row of large white pearls separated by wide pavé diamond-set spacers. The back is finished with su...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Size 19 Classic Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An enduring icon of modern jewelry design, the Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet reimagines an ordinary nail as an extraordinary statement of luxury. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Size 17 Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to offer a pre-owned **Cartier Juste un Clou Pave Diamond Nail Bracelet** in size 17, a true masterpiece of bold desi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel And Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., this iconic hinged bangle bracelet exemplifies the designer's unmistakable aesthetic. Crafted in France from platinum a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Hammered Flat Link Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Curb-link bracelet in high-polished hammered finish 18k yellow gold, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum on the edges. TYPE: VINTAGE BRACELETS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Medium Model Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Slip-On Bracelet. This iconic piece seamlessly combines Cartier's renowned Trinity design with the brilliance of round-cut diamonds totaling 6...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Gold Stainless Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bvlgari Parentesi Link Bracelet, The two-tone is created by 18K Yellow gold link and Steel. It is Highly polished gold with a satin finish steel link making this bracele...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Whether you are a seasoned collector or new admirer of Bvlgari bracelets here is a perfect combo of shimmering hematite and bright 18k yellow gold that makes it stand out! Opaque me...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Parentesi Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Authentic Bvlgari Parentesi cuff bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Features the iconic geometric Parentesi design with signature flush terminals and high...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari Oro Acciaio bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel, reflecting the bold, industrial design language associated with the house in the late 1970s to early 1980s....
18k Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Trika Hematite and Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a luxurious bracelet by the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari. This exquisite piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features a captivati...
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a luxurious bracelet from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this vintage piece showcases a bold geometric desi...
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.
