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 Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Open Work Tondo Sun Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Stainless Steel w/ 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 11.33 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Pendant Width: 31.3mm (1.2") Pendant Height (w/ Bail): 43.2mm (1.7") Pendant Thicknes...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Sole Sunburst 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Towson, MD
This Bvlgari Tondo Sole pendant pairs 18 karat yellow gold with stainless steel in the brand's recognizable sunburst motif. The gold sun sits within a polished stainless steel surrou...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,450
H 1.97 in W 1.38 in D 0.16 in Dm 1.38 in L 15 in
Bvlgari Tondo Clover Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Plantation, FL
An authentic Bvlgari pendant necklace from the celebrated Tondo collection, dating to the 1990s. The circular medallion is crafted in polished stainless steel, the BVLGARI logo crisp...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Sun Pendant, 18K Gold Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Tondo Sun Pendant, 18K Gold & Stainless Steel
BULGARI Tondo Sun Diamond 18k Gold Steel Pendant Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The BVLGARI Sunburst Pendant Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship. This necklace features a captivating sunburst motif in 18K y...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Fire Pendant Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Tondo Fire Pendant, a piece from the brand's Tondo collection known for its circular "tondo" shape and contrasting metal finishes. Design and Material The pendant features ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Bulgari Tondo Sun Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Bulgari Tondo Sun pendant crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is designed as one of Bulgari's ic...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Large Cross Pendant Leather Necklace 18k Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tondo Large Cross Pendant Necklace Vintage with original Brown Leather Cord Pendant size approx 43mm in diameter made of stainless steel and 18k Gold Cord Length approx 15.5'...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari BVLGARI Double Circle 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace 18-24"
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: BVLGARI BVLGARI Style: Pendant Necklace Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy Design: Open wave circular pendant engraved wit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Bulgari 18k yellow gold coin pendant with white gold centre
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This is an iconic 18k gold coin pendant carrying the name of its maker Bulgari. The central figure is embossed is 18k white gold. The size of the pendant's hoop would enable it to be...
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.
