Sold|$9,200
Bulgari Serpenti Peridot Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This aptly named Serpenti ring from Bulgari tips the scales of luxury! 18K Yellow Gold shapes the
Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$28,000
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mythology, the iconic Bulgari serpent. Designed in glistening 18k rose gold, embedded with approximately
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,469
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k rose gold Bvlgari diamond ring from the Serpenti collection. The ring is in the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
To commemorate one of the most recognizable collections from one of the top jewelry houses; Bulgari
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$70,000
Bulgari Serpenti Pave Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Serpenti Necklace by Bulgari. With 283 round cut diamonds VVS1 clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$21,900
Bulgari Serpenti Full Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from Bulgari's alluring Serpenti collection is crafted in 18k white gold and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$16,000
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold and breathtaking design from Bulgari is for the lady that dares to be different. This
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Forever Leather Cuff Bracelet - '10s
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Explore the luxurious world of Bulgari with this Serpenti Forever Leather Cuff Bracelet. Made from
Sold|$13,500
Bulgari Serpenti Mother of Pearl Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
astonishing bracelet from Bulgari, leading your eye across the shimmering 18K yellow gold and delightful
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,750
Bulgari Serpenti Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of the most recognizable collections from one of the top jewelry houses; Bulgari. The snake has
18k Gold
Sold|$3,750
Bulgari Serpenti Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of the most recognizable collections from one of the top jewelry houses; Bulgari. The snake has
18k Gold
1970s Rare Design Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is an 18 karat gold serpenti tubogas watch with black dial, by Bulgari, 1970s. It has a manual
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
grams RING SIZE: 5-6 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750, Serial Number A beloved Serpenti Tubogas rign by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
famous Bulgari watch series called Serpenti. It symbolizes snake, a widely popular element in ancient
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Gold Large Snake Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Brilliant coils of luxury make for an absolutely stunning design from Bulgari. The Serpenti pendant
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti ring in white gold and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Serpenti ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: like new. Size: 56. Width: 6 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Emerald & Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Rugby, England
Serpenti Seduttori collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with a pair of pear-cut green emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This piece from Bvlgari's Serpenti collection is made of 18K White Gold and had a full diamond pave
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This piece from Bvlgari's Serpenti collection is made of 18K White Gold and had a full diamond pave
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This piece from Bvlgari's Serpenti collection is made of 18K White Gold and had a full diamond pave
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari "Serpenti" 18K White Gold Diamond And Sapphire Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
animal. In tribute to the jeweler's spirit animal, the Serpenti ring from Bvlgari's a radiant addition
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Bulgari "Serpenti" 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Size 9 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with the Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Yellow Gold Viper Diamond
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Serpenti” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds and a ruby. It weighs
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti White Gold Full Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
adds a sublime touch of opulence to your attire. Presented within the fascinating “Serpenti” collection
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Medium Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
bracelet is presented within the iconic “Serpenti” collection by Bvlgari. The bracelet is made of elegant
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Bracelet Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Stripped down to its essence and presented in a wonderfully bright combination of shimmering 18K white gold and dazzling diamonds, the fascinating beauty of a serpent's graceful form...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Garnet Tubogas Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 4000 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 9.
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full 8.50 Carat Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This piece from Bvlgari's Serpenti collection is made of 18K White Gold and had a full diamond pave
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Gold Steel Diamond Wrap Coil Watch Bracelet SP35SPG
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic Serpenti Tubogas wrap bracelet watch by Bvlgari, in 18k rose gold alternating with
Diamond, Gold, Steel
Bulgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Full Diamond Pave Bracelet Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Stripped down to its essence and presented in a wonderfully bright combination of shimmering 18K white gold and dazzling diamonds, the fascinating beauty of a serpent's graceful form...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Ring Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The brand's instantly recognizable and esteemed style is coupled with their renowned expertise and exquisite craftsmanship to create this sublime ring from Bvlgari in the form of a s...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch 18K Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Original Box Condition: Excellent Brand: Bulgari (Bvlgari) Collection: Serpenti
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1.64 Carat Bulgari Serpenti Viper Two Coil Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
From the Serpenti Viper Collection. An ultra-modern interpretation of Bvlgari’s celebrated icon of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond and Ruby Yellow and White Gold Snake Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Serpenti” necklace is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and weighs 260.3 grams. It
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Snake Ring Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The brand's instantly recognizable and esteemed style is coupled with their renowned expertise and exquisite craftsmanship to create this sublime ring from Bvlgari in the form of a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Ladies Watch SPP26BGD1GD1O.1T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with an original box. This luxurious timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance: Case: Designed in polished 18kt rose gold, the ca...
Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Stripped down to its essence and presented in a wonderfully bright combination of shimmering 18K white gold and dazzling diamonds, the fascinating beauty of a serpent's graceful form...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave and Ruby Yellow and White Gold Snake Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Serpenti” bracelet is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and weighs 231.5 grams. It
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Stainless Steel Serpenti Tubogas Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ref 102439.SP35BDSDS.1T - Quartz. Stainless steel with diamond bezel (35
Bulgari Lady's Stainless Steel Serpenti Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A lady's Bulgari Serpenti quartz wristwatch. Contemporary. Signed BVLGARI Fabrique en Suisse SP35
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Ladies Steel Serpenti Snake Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bulgari Serpenti Snake Wrap around Bracelet wrist watch, 1/2 inch wide coiled Stainless
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Ladies Stainless Steel Serpenti Snake Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bulgari Serpenti Snake Wrap around Bracelet wrist watch, 1/2 inch wide coiled Stainless
Stainless Steel
Serpenti 18k Rose Gold Malachite, Diamond, & Sapphire by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A chic and contemporary snake motif from Bulgari's Serpenti collection. This masterfully designed
Diamond, Malachite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Serpenti Bangle Bracelet Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Small. A current design from the Bulgari Serpenti collection this bracelet features Mother of Pearl
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size XXL in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in La Jolla, CA
Bulgari Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Bulgari Serpenti Viper Ring features fine
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti 18 Carat Gold Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A pave diamond set snake ring signed Bulgari. From the Bulgari Serpenti range the ring coils around
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Gold Snake Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stylish and chic bracelet is from the signature Bulgari Serpenti collection and is highly
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Serpenti Quartz Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Ladies Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Serpenti Quartz Wristwatch. A 18K rose gold
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Ring 357876 Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18-karat rose gold and adorned with pavé diamonds, this Bulgari Serpenti Viper Two
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Stylish Serpenti Tubogas Gold and Amethyst Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Gold Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas bracelet c.1980s, the bracelet of stylised serpent design and of
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Black Enamel Diamond SP P 26G Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
classic, this Bulgari Serpenti double-coil timepiece presents us with a fresh color palette of black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Sold|$18,500
Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Necklace 18k Gold Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari Tubogas necklace is a great example of the brand’s flair for distinct
18k Gold, Steel
Lydia Courteille Diamond Garnet Rhodium 18k Gold Snake Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Swift showing the Bulgari Serpenti necklace and mother-of-pearl and gold Bulgari Serpenti bracelets as
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Sold|$10,624
Bulgari Diamond Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond ring from the Serpenti collection. The ring is in the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,323
Bulgari Amethyst Gold Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
- Excellent condition This Ring by Bulgari is from their Serpenti collection and features two Amethysts
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$325,000
Bulgari Pavé Diamond Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
seduction through the iconic Bulgari serpent. This magnificent Serpenti necklace sensually coils around the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$74,650
Bulgari Emerald & Diamond Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the famous design house of Bulgari comes this remarkable take on their iconic Serpenti diamond
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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