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 Yellow and White Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
This long endless chain necklace by Bulgari alternates groups of five yellow with five white gold irregular links. They are intentionally out of round and each a little different. Th...
18k Gold
Estate Vintage Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Alternating Link Necklace - VHK#814a
By Bulgari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Alternating Link Necklace - VHK#814a Item Details Year: 1980s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 88.9 grams Signed, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Lycea Pearl Chain 33 Inches Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and elegant creation from Bvlgari, this “Lycea” necklace is beautifully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features a flowing design adorned with luminous cultured pearls...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Signature 18k Yellow Gold Six Large Circle Motif Necklace 37"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Signature Material: 18k yellow gold Design: Long necklace featuring six large open circle links with semi-wave detailing and six smaller flat round links e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Monete & Gold Bead Long Chain Necklace 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Monete And Gold Bead Long Chain In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features four bezel set ancient coins alternating with 5 polished gold drop shape beads, evenly spaced on 2.6...
Gold
Bulgari Long Chain Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Bulgari long chain necklace that combines smooth circle links with twisted gold rope around each of the panels connecting the circles. The necklace measures 30 inches in length. The ...
18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Passo Doppio Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A vintage Bulgari 'Passo Doppio' fancy link chain necklace, crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold. The necklace has an approximate length of 39cm and a total weight of 70.31g. This neckl...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Curb Link Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional design by Bvlgari, this eye-catching 34-inch necklace combines sleek blackened silver with radiant 18K yellow gold in bold curb links, creating a dramatic interplay of...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Solid Yellow Gold Necklace 36" 215.50 grams
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a solid 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with a figure-8 safety latch Gross Weight: 215.50 grams Length: 36 inches Width: 5/8 inches Featured in Heritage Auctions December 7, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Lucea Yellow Gold Long Chain Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea 18k Yellow Gold 34" 7mm Pearl Necklace showcases a sleek design with lustrous 7mm pearls. Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Cicladi Large Pendant Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Cicladi Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Weight: 34.8 grams Length: 17 3/4", 16 3/4", 15 3/4" Width Chain: 2mm Pendant: 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" Stamped Hallmarks:...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Link Necklace by Bulgari. With 200 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color Details: Length: 15.5" Weight: 137.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Set Of Two Yellow Gold Link Bracelets Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set of Two Link Bracelets or a Necklace by Bulgari. The Rare Authentic Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Two Link Bracelets or One Necklace is a luxurious ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Signature Black Onyx 29.5" Long Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx 29.5" Link Long Signature Necklace by Bulgari. Elegant Bvlgari Bulgari long necklace in luminous 18k yellow gold, featuring signature circular stations s...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ancient Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. The Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Antique Coin Monete 38" Link Necklace showcases ancient coin set within a...
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.
