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.
Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Tourmaline Peridot and Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Tourmaline, Peridot, Citrine & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Rare Bvlgari ring featuring a collection of stunning natural gemstones. This ring has a centre o...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari peridot and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring features a vibrant fancy-cut peridot to the centre, accented by two lines of round brilli...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Doppio Baccellato Tourmaline Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/Paper
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Doppio Baccellato Era: Circa 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Pink tourmaline and peridot Pink Tourmaline: Oval cut, approximately 1.30 carats Ri...
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Peridot Cabochon Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A vintage ring featuring a cabochon peridot, embodying Roman elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a smooth, high-domed peridot cabochon, glowin...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Peridot Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Peridot Ring 18K Yellow Gold This Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic coiled silhouette that has become one of...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Doppio 1.36ct Tourmaline and 1.53ct Peridot 18kt gold Ring, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The 1980s were an important decade for Bvlgari. The Roman house developed a distinctive language of substantial yellow gold, strong volumes and colored gemstones chosen as much for t...
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Light Green Tourmaline Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful domed green tourmaline set in a unique 18k yellow gold tension set ring. The gold has been pr...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Peridot and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Circa 1970s this beautiful wide band ring features an oval shaped luscious green peridot weighing 3.11 carats. The bezel set is accented by small colorless diamond weighing approxima...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Wide, Contemporary Peridot Split Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This yellow gold, wide contemporary split ring, set across the top with three round faceted, chartreuse green color peridots, approximately 2.40 TCW, prong set....
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Peridot Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Peridot 1.90 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Crafted from 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
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.
