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 1.01 Carat Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a highly impressive and rare diamond ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single oval faceted 1.01ct diamond sits proud in a rub-over setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Bvlgari diamond engagement ring. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised four claw compass setting, F in colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 20K Gold GIA 7.53 Carat J SI1 Marquise Solitaire
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable BVLGARI ring is a true collector’s piece, showcasing the house’s dedication to bold design and exceptional craftsmanship. Handcrafted in rare 20K yellow gold, a disti...
Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring, Circa 2015, 0.45ct
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Original price: €6,650. Condition: excellent. Size: 50. Width: 5 mm. Diamond weight: 0.45 carats. Total weight: 5.81 g. Bvlgari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22338 Bvlgari Bulgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Diamond One Band Ring #48 4.5
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
B.ZERO1 collection at Bvlgari 18k yellow gold ring band weighs 6g 30 round diamonds, total weight 0.51ct Diamond G color VS1 clarity Ring band measures 4.7mm wide Size #48 (US size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring, Italian, circa 1985-95.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond with an approximate weight of 3.45 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six rectangular...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Two-Stone Ring in 18K Gold/Platinum With 2.01 Carat Diamond Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning Bvlgari two-stone ring crafted in luxurious 18 Karat two-tone gold and platinum. Featuring a 1-carat E c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 1970's Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.04 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 k...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Bzero1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 Band Full Pavè Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari Bulgari BZERO1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 band full pavè diamond Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the extraordinary Bvlgari BZERO1 ring, a mesmer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper L 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning expression of Bvlgari's iconic Serpenti collection captures the eternal allure of the serpent—a symbol of wisdom, vitality, and seduction—through the legendary Italian ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 carat gold Tronchetto Bulgari ring with diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.66 carats G-H, Vs, Signed: Bulgari, model: Tronchetto. weight: 9.09 g ring size: 17.75 mm / 7.5 US
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Ring with a Flush set Solitair Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flush set ring with a brilliant cut (app. 0.85 carat, G-H, Vvs). Signed and numbered: Cartier Paris 34908. weight: 12.4 g size: 18.25 mm / 8 US width: 3 - 9...
Diamond, 18k Gold
gold three stone Cartier ring with diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold 3-stone ring set with three brilliant-cut diamonds (total app. 1.10 ct, center diamond app. 0.70 ct), signed and numbered: Cartier, Paris, 073 86 CD, with French g...
Diamond, Gold
Boucheron Gold and Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with 9 brilliant cut diamonds (circa 0.9 carat) the four sides are inlaid with tortoise, signed and Numbered: Boucheron, Paris, circa 1970. Additional info...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
An 18k Gold Band Ring with Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat ring set with a marquise-cut fancy light brown diamond with a smooth finish (app. 1.40 crt., 11.6 x 5.5 x 3.6 mm), French. weight: 10.6 g ring size: 16.75 mm / 6 1/4 US ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Oscar Heyman Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring set with a concave top with 8 square cut diamonds set in platinum, signed and numbered: Oscar Heyman, 22385, American. weight: 7.66 g ring size: 17.5 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Gold, 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.
