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 Yellow Gold Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage Bvlgari Spiga hoop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. They showcase the woven Spiga pattern inspired by ancient Roman wheat, highlighting Italian craftsmanship, a classic s...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold sapphire and diamond Vintage Earrings.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite Bvlgari earrings showcase a stunning combination of sapphires and diamonds. The focal point is a remarkable baguette-cut blue sapphire, approximately 8.59 carats, pai...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Doppio Cuore Heart Earrings by Bulgari. With approximately 102 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1 clarity, F color, total weight approximately 4.00ct. These ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 18K Gold and Amber Shrimp Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These Seaman Schepps Gold and Amber Shrimp Earclips feature segments of warm, translucent carved amber seamlessly separated by twisted 18-karat yellow gold wire in a high-polish fini...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alahambra Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels are a stunning example of French craftsmanship. They feature brilliant-cut diamonds that are rated E for color and VVS1 for...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
tiffany peretti lg 18k bean earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Peretti Gold Earrings are a striking example of fine jewelry design, showcasing a classic yet contemporary aesthetic. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, these earrin...
18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Pink Tourmaline Yellow & White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Pink Tourmaline Vintage Earrings by Bulgari. With 2 pink tourmalines These earrings are made for pierced ea...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold. Measure approx. 20 mm x 10 mm and weigh 16.0 grams. Earrings feature an omega cl...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in) Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Gold Earrings 18k Spiga Collection Clip-On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari Spiga huggie earrings, crafted in 18k gold and feature the iconic chevron pattern that defines the Spiga collection. The woven design is inspired by wheat stalks, g...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Two-Tone Gold Silver Clip-On Earrings 24.52 Grams
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with the timeless elegance of these vintage clip-on earrings. Crafted from exquisite 18 Karat two-tone gold and sterling ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Earrings 18k Gold Cabochon Ruby Made in France
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari earrings crafted in 18k gold, with a tapered silhouette that frames each richly colored cabochon ruby. The rubies total 4.32 carats. Round brilliant and baguette-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
