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 Pyramid Blue Topaz Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of signature Pyramid earrings, crafted by Bvlgari in 18k white gold, with blue topaz in the center. Measure approx 25mm x 25mm. Marked: Bvlgari, 750. & 3022 AL Weight o...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Pyramid Collection 18k Gold Hematite Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Pyramid Collection earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold and hematite, featuring a bold geometric design inspired by the dimensional forms of a pyramid. Each earring centers on...
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,625 / set
W 0.88 in L 0.88 in
Bvlgari Pyramid Cabochon Citrine Clip-On Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Bvlgari earrings epitomize luxury and sophistication with their exquisite design and impeccable craftsmanship. Each earring features a stunning pyramid cabochon citrin...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18kt Yellow and White Gold Pyramid Citrine Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer: Bulgari ♦ Metal: 18 karat yellow gold and white gold ♦ Gemstone: Citrine ♦ Circa: 2010 ♦ 1 inch square ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia presentation box ♦ Condition: Excellent , ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pyramid Blue Topaz Earrings 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and contemporary design by Bvlgari, these signature Pyramid earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and feature blue topaz stones set at the center. The sculptural square desig...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold
Bulgari. A blue topaz and gold demi-parure— a pair of ear clips and a ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
18k gold, sugarloaf blue topaz. Signed Bvlgari, with maker's marks. Ear clips 25 × 25 mm — 30,46 g Ring TDD 49 (US 5 / UK J½), with a removable sizing insert; TDD 52 (US 6 / UK L½) o...
Blue Topaz, Gold
$47,500 / set
W 0.83 in L 0.98 in
BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems-set earrings designed by Bvlgari. This is a great pair of clips-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yello...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
$5,475
W 0.64 in L 0.64 in
David Yurman Albion Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These signature earrings from David Yurman's Albion collection showcase large square cushion-cut blue topazes with a cool, sky-to-ocean blue color. Finely faceted surfaces scatter li...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handcrafted sugarloaf Swiss blue topaz and diamond stud earrings. Handcrafted from 14k yellow gold, the earrings features beautiful 3.85 carats sugarloaf cushion Swiss blue...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Tubogas Pyramid Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bvlgari Tubogas earrings crafted in stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents. The Tubogas construction, a signature Bvlgari technique, uses interlocking steel links tha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
18K Yellow Gold Lapis & Diamond Clip Earrings by Trio, Italy, 1980s
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18K yellow gold clip earrings by Trio, showcasing the rich, electric beauty of natural lapis lazuli cabochons framed by sculptural twisted gold. Each earri...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Cut-Crystal & Diamond Earrings, 2 Inch
Located in Miami, FL
Striking and luxuriously versatile, these chandelier earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.2 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. The design features...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Earrings, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating expression of 1960s glamour, these sculptural estate earrings pair richly saturated blue agate with warm 14 karat yellow gold in a design that feels both bold and timel...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Turi 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Turi
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by acclaimed American jeweler Charles Turi, these bold 1980s earrings are a striking example of sculptural modernist design with European flair. Crafted in the USA in 18K ye...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold 3 Carat Diamond Sculptural Ear Clips, circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial pair of vintage Italian diamond ear clips dating to circa 1980, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a bold sculptural silhouette characteristic of the period. Each earring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Mother-of-Pearl and 18K Yellow Gold Square Huggie Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural and refined, these signed Mauboussin Paris huggie earrings are a radiant example of the maison’s dedication to architectural elegance. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and weigh...
Pearl, 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.
