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 Doppio Cuore 18kt Vintage Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
This elegant Bulgari Doppio Cuore vintage ring showcases the iconic Italian jeweler's timeless design in luxurious two-tone 18kt gold. The piece artfully combines warm yellow gold wi...
$2,600
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold ring created by Bvlgari. Total weight: 12.2 grams. Size 6.25.
18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18k gold by Bvlgari. The design features a sleek, geometric pattern with interlocking links. The band is engraved with the Bvlgari logo, adding a...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring Size 6.5 #18459
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Knot Ring Size 6.5 This elegant ring is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold in a classic crossover design by Van Cleef & Arp...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Sleek and minimalist 18 karat bicolor gold ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, this attractive vintage ring consists of three ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic Bulgari Tubogas ring circa 1980's showcasing 18k yellow gold in a perfectly balanced ring. The ring measures a size 6.5. The flexible nature of this ring allows some play i...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Tri-Color 18k Gold Band Ring Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Tubogas Tri-Color Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 96523 Design: Seamless flexible Tubogas constructio...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 5.8 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Finger size 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bvlgari 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring Band from the iconic Tubogas collection. Made in Italy Weighs 7 grams. Finger Size 6 All marks can be seen in the pictures. Pre-own...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 4.9 grams. Size 6-6.25.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural 18k Yellow Gold Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold sculptural ring, designed with a bold rounded form and a raised double scroll or ram's horns motif. The ring has a polished dimensional design with curved side elemen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Gold Steel Flex Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari ring from the 1980s is part of the brand's Parentesi collection, a design inspired by architectural motifs and Roman heritage. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring featu...
18k Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Two-Tone Gold Knot Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels two-tone 18k gold knot ring, crafted in rose gold with a contrasting yellow gold center motif. The wide bombé-style band tapers slightly at the shank, giving...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Steel Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari Oro Acciaio bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and steel, reflecting the bold, industrial design language associated with the house in the late 1970s to early 1980s....
18k Gold, Steel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Six-Row Rope "X" Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. ring designed by Jean Schlumberger, made from 18k yellow gold. The band is built from six rows of twisted gold rope, bound at three points by smooth polished X motifs that cross over the ropes. The ring is signed on the interior "Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 750," confirming 18k gold and authenticity. This rope and X pattern is one of Schlumberger's best-known designs for Tiffany & Co., built on the contrast between heavy texture and clean line work. If you're looking for an authentic Tiffany Schlumberger rope ring...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Dinh Van 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Ring
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Dinh Van Ankh ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, designed with a sculptural spiral that wraps around the finger. The form suggests an abstract ankh, and the polished surface re...
18k Gold
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From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
