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 Zero 1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring, featuring a distinctive four-band design. Drawing inspiration from the world-renowned Colosseum, this ring is a true testament to Bvlgari...
Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18k White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A modern ring epitomizing Bvlgari's signature spiral motif, showcasing innovative design and mechanical elegance. Crafted in solid 18k white gold, the ring features a spiral structu...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18k White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A modern ring epitomizing Bvlgari's signature spiral motif, showcasing innovative design and mechanical elegance. Crafted in solid 18k white gold, the ring features a spiral structu...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring 18kt White Gold Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very essen...
18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved BVLGARI B.zero1 three-band ring in 18k white gold. One of BVLGARI's most iconic and recognizable pieces. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 5 and the ring is stamped 49...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B. Zero 1 Ring 3 Bands, Set In 18ct White Gold, Size 65
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 3-Band Ring is a symbol of contemporary sophistication, crafted in 18ct white gold. Its iconic spiral design reflects the bold and innovative spirit of Bvlgari,...
White Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Five Band Vintage Ring, Size 8.5
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari ring from the 1990s is crafted in 18k white gold, showcasing the house's signature bold and refined aesthetic. With clean lines and substantial form, the piece i...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari "B.zero1" Four Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Sarasota, FL
Bulgari "B.zero1" Four Band Ring in 18k White Gold, Size (EU 55) US 7, Retail $3,900
18k Gold, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Ring 18K White Gold US 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. Crafted in fine 18K white gold. It features a clean modern one band ring engraved with the BVLG...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari "B.zero1" Four Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Sarasota, FL
Brand new, never worn original boxes, bags, cards & receipts. Bulgari "B.zero1" Four Band Ring in 18k White Gold, Size (EU 56) US 7.5, Retail $3,900
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Nuvole Rare 950 Platinum Dome Ring with Bvlgari Ring Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage rare Bvlgari Bulgari Nuvole 950 Platinum Dome Ring. A beautiful and heavy Bulgari platinum ring with cut out patterns. Called Nuvole which tran...
Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k white gold earring hoops from the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection. The earrings measure 17 x 9mm and feature a lever-...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring. The classic Bvlgari snake theme from the modern Astrea line, this 18k white gold bypass ring wraps beautifully a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring. A beautiful vintage mixed metal gold and steel Bvlgari Alveare ring with flex...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring. Beautiful domed mother of pearl set in a fine 18k white gold tension style ring. Very rare model of this ring. ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White And Yellow Gold Twist Swirl Band Ring 6mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow & White Gold Band Ring. Vintage VCA ring with an unique yellow and white multi-tone gold twist/swirl design. 6mm width. The ring is engraved V...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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