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.
18kt White Gold Semi Precious Stoned 15 Ct. Topaz and 5ct Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful semi precious stones and diamond pavé ring. The inside of the ring are 2 hearts engraved depicting the love of life and the love towards othe...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Huge 150ct Marquise Cut Aquamarine Ring with 3.85ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Solid White Gold Huge 150ct Marquise cut Aquamarine Ring With 4.6ct Diamonds One of a kind hand made jewellery piece of art with ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Modern Pavé Diamond Ring, 3.30ct, By Crivelli, Italy
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD PAVE DIAMONDS Ring MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold DIAMONDS: b 3.30, Color E/F, Purity VVS/VS WEIGHT: 22.70 gr RING SIZE : EU 54
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 kt. White Gold Toi & Moi Ring 3.5 ct. Topaz, 2.20 ct. Tourmaline, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Rizit 18 kt. White Gold Design Toi & Moi Ring With 3.5 ct. Topaz, 2.20 ct. Tourmaline, 0.72 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 0.72 ct. Tourma...
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Talento Italiano Ring with Diamonds & Nacre
By Talento Italiano
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Talento Italiano RING With Diamonds, Can be purchased with beautiful matching earrings. RING Only ! Earrings are available on item ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Crystal Dome on Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT SOLID WHITE GOLD MAUBOUSSIN CRYSTAL DE ROCHE DOME ON BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS RING. UNIQUE & CRYSTAL DOME HAS A LOUPE EFFECT ON THE DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 5...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Topaz Pyramid Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This ring forms part of their 'Pyramid' collection, has been crafted from 18ct white gold and showcases wide, neatly engraved shoulders which play host to a single large sugarloaf topaz...
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 2000's Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Metropolis Statement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular buffed top aquamarine tab set east to west Measuring 12.5 x 16.0 mm transparent light blue in color Flanked by grooved shoulders inscribed with brand name Com...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Parentesi Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold, Topaz & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Parentesi Cocktail ring in 18k white gold, topaz, and diamonds. Period: 2010s. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 52. Width of the motif: 1.5 cm. Diamond weight: 0.15 cara...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Pyramid Blue Topaz Earrings 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and contemporary design by Bvlgari, these signature Pyramid earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and feature blue topaz stones set at the center. The sculptural square desig...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold
Vintage BVLGARI Sugarloaf Blue Topaz 18K Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
The ring is bezel set with a large sugarloaf cut blue topaz, a four sided cabochon rising to a pyramid point, held in a wide mount. The shoulders taper broadly from the bezel to the ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari Mediterranean Eden Ring 18k White Gold Blue Topaz Sz 5 Estate Signed
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Mediterranean Eden blue topaz ring crafted in 18k white gold. Blue topaz measures 11mm x 9.5mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or chips). Set with v...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
