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 Tubogas Serpenti Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold 3-Row Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Bvlgari Serpenti 3-row ring from the classic Tubogas collection features a slightly adjustable wrap design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with a pear-cut pink ...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Three-Row Ruby Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dating to the 1980s. Its three-row wraparound design showcases the distinctive flexibility and fluid l...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Ring with Pink Tourmaline
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold band ring asymmetrically set with 2 oval faceted tourmalines (app. 1.44 ct), one light pink and one bright pink, with a ribbed shank, signed Bulgari, circa 1990s. ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A vintage ring featuring a pink tourmaline cabochon, embodying Roman elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a smooth, high-domed cabochon in soft...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A vintage ring featuring a pink tourmaline cabochon, embodying Roman elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a smooth, high-domed cabochon in soft...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped pink rubellite and brilliant-cut ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Rubelite and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is composed of a coiling serpent design, set with a vibrant rubellite and accented with...
Diamond, Rubelite, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Tourmaline Ring BV41-012826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Rendered in 18K rose gold, this signed and hallmarked Serpenti Seduttori ring evokes the hypnotic character long associated with the serpent. The asymmetrical band forms a drop-shape...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Bvlgari Serpenti L 18K Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of Bvlgari’s legendary design language, this Serpenti Tubogas ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with diamonds for added brilliance and sensual elegan...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold This Bulgari Serpenti ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features the house’s recognizable Tubogas construction, formed from ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Steel Flex Sz 9 Estate Snake Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Serpenti tubogas ring crafted in 18k rose gold & steel (circa 1980s) Diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). The stee...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Sabine Getty Pink Topaz Wiggly Ring Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Jewelry
By Sabine Getty
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Sabine Getty pink topaz 'wiggly' ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Pink topaz totals an estimated 2.88 carats. The topaz is in excellent condition and free of cracks or...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Wrap Ring 6 Bands Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 5 Serpent Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage snake ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Three rubies are set into the head and eyes and total an estimated 0.08 carats. F...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5 Wide Band
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate David Yurman Renaissance ring crafted in 18 karat yellow. The out of production David Yurman ring is set with a center set Rhodolite garnet measuring 6mm. Two citrines meas...
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Sz 7 Estate 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary pink tourmaline cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Faceted oval cut pink tourmaline 10mm x 8mm. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.45 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Oscar Heyman diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Six round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at F-G col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
