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.
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Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Tri Color BB 19 1 T Serpenti Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti watch crafted entirely in 18k tri-color gold, combining yellow, rose and white gold throughout the flexible coiled bracelet. The alternating g...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari BB19 Tubogas Tri-Color Gold Wrap Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k multi-color gold triple wrap-around watch, BB19 model (the case diameter is 19 mm). An iconic piece that lately became a must-have among fashionistas all over t...
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Tadao Ando Limited Edition 18K Gold Steel Watch SP35SPG
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Tadao Ando x Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Limited Edition single-spiral watch in 18 kt rose gold and stainless steel with pavé diamonds on the bezel and pink mother-of-pearl dial. Water-...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Tubogas BB191T Serpenti 18K Yellow, White & Rose Gold Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Bvlgari Tubogas BB191T Serpenti Tri-Color Ladies' Watch. Features a 19mm 18k yellow gold case and a rose gold stationery bezel. The black dial is adorned with gold hands and ...
18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold Stainless Diamond Single Twist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Single Twist Watch Full set Marked: BVLGARI AU750 18K ACIER PRTATL Approximate Dimensions: 23 cm (Length) 35 mm (Case...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas SP35G 18K Yellow Gold Single wWap Diamond Case Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas SP35G ladies' watch. 35MM 18K yellow gold & factory diamonds set bezel. White dial with yellow gold hands and index and Roman numeral hour markers. Tubogas 1...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas SP35SPG 2014 Booklets 18k RG Two Tone Quartz Watch 23mm
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Booklets 18K Rose Gold Two Tone Quartz Watch, 2014. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl Serpenti Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This BVLGARI Serpenti watch bangle coils in sculptural rose gold, articulated with scale-like links for fluid movement. Pavé diamonds accent geometric motifs, framing a sleek dial wi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas SP35SPG 18k Rose TwoTone Grey Dial Quartz Watch 35mm
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold TwoTone Grey Dial Quartz Watch, 2018. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6 inches. Includes original box and papers.
18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Watch Bracelet 18k Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Watch A limited edition Bvlgari wrist watch, featuring the brand's iconic snake motif Made with 174 round brilliant-cut diamonds approx 12.89 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18KT Tri-Color Rose, Yellow & White Gold 28.00Ct Diamond Rolling Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold, this rolling bangle bracelet remains classic. The bangle bracelet is set with 28.00 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Each bracele...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold, 3.24 Carat Cognac & White Diamond Stretch Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The best of both worlds describes this bracelet perfectly. Composed of rose gold links set with cognac diamonds, along with polished and satin finished same shape motifs. The reverse side is yellow gold with pave diamonds set in white gold following the same polished / satin finish link pattern...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, 8.72 Carat Diamond Flexible Cuff
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning flexible cuff is set in 18 karat rose gold, with 8.72 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The Diamonds are set in six flexible rows which span three quarters around the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18KT Tri Color Rose, Yellow & White Gold 17.05 Ct Diamond Rolling Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold, this rolling bangle bracelet remains classic. The bangle bracelet is set with 17.05 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Each bracele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
G. Verdi for Cellini 18 Karat Rose Gold and 5.54 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini by G. Verdi of Italy. This elegant bracelet is set with 3 sections of pave set round brilliant diamonds. The 3 sections alternate with 5 diamond rondell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
