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.
Bulgari Bvlgari Jewelry Book
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bulgari, Between Eternity and History", Bulgari's jewelry coffee table or home library book celebrating Bulgari's 125th Anniversary as an iconic Italian luxury jeweler, "From 1884 T...
Paper
Vintage Signed BVLGARI Sterling Silver Quatrefoil Cup or Bowl with Gilt Interior
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian designer cup. By BVLGARI. In sterling silver with a gilt interior. In a quatrefoil form. Marked to the exterior near the rim. Simply a wonderful cup! Date...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Gilt Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare gilt sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in h...
Silver, Sterling Silver
A silver letter opener with onyx detail by Bulgari, 20th century
By Bulgari
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning silver letter opener by Bulgari, featuring an onyx ball within a cage, Italy 20th century. It measures approx 6 inches long, the cage design is about 1” across. Stamped w...
Onyx, Silver
Bvlgari Bulgari High Jewelry Luxury Coffee Table Book, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book for a home) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment - lifestyle. Gorgeous book. Printed in Italy. First Edition. Book is contained in a well-made decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the hardcover book. This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest jewelers. With the use of new photographs together with archival pictures the book traces the development of the Bulgari style, which has captivated movie stars and Royalty since its start in Rome in 1884. Title: BVLGARI (BULGARI) Publisher: Leonardo Arte srl, Milan Publish: 1996, First edition Binding: Hard slipcover pocket, perfect-bound, hard cover with four-color process 'dust' jacket. Printing: Printed in Italy. Dimensions: Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm) x Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm) Blue Italian Murano bowl...
Paper
Bulgari Sterling Silver and Gold Partagás Cigar Box
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver and Gold Partagás Cigar Box Bulgari Dated 1976 This exceptional Bulgari sterling silver and gold cigar box embodies the height of Italian luxury and craftsmanship. T...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Luxury Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in c...
Paper
Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Bulgari coffee espresso cups and saucers in porcelain / Made in France Original mark on the underside / come in original box 2 espresso coffee cups, width 2.75 inches, diamete...
Porcelain
$2,400 / set
Bulgari Silver Crystal Punch Set
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari sterling silver and crystal glass punch serving set with one large bowl and 8 cups / Made in Italy Original label on the glass Bowl diameter 8.5 inches, bowl height 5.5 inche...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Case in Sterling Silver & 18kt Gold Framings & Roman Coin, Italy 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Trieste, IT
A rare Bulgari case in sterling silver, with 18kt gold framings, centering an ancient Roman coin. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Box features an ancient Roman coin medallion and inscrip...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in height...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Bulgari, Italian Silver & Etched Glass Sculpture in Original F
By Bulgari
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bulgari, Bvlgari Italian silver & etched glass sculpture in original fitted leather box, 20th century The glass etched with leafy branches, the silver base engraved Bvlgari on t...
Sterling Silver
Decorative Plate, Tribal Royal Headdresses, ROSENTHAL design for BULGARI
By Bulgari, Rosenthal
Located in Torino, IT
Decorative plate porcelain, Tribal Royal Headdresses, rOSENTHAL design for BVLGARI. Limited edition and numbered 1044/3000. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD 1990s DESIGNER ROSENTHAL for BVLG...
Porcelain
Bulgari Square Porcelain Plate
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari square porcelain vide poche tray or plate / Made in Limoges France Original mark on the base / comes in original box Width: 7.5 inches, depth:...
Porcelain
Huge Bvlgari China Lacquer Jewelry Le Gemme Box
By Bulgari
Located in Munich, DE
We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand Bvlgari in excellent condition. This high-quali...
Brass
Bulgari Sterling and Glass Vide Poche Change Tray or Ashtray
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari clear square crystal glass with sterling silver vide poche, change tray, pocket emptier or ashtray / made in Italy Original label on the glass Width: 4 inches, depth: 4 inch...
Glass
Bulgari Letter Holder
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved chrome metal arches and black marble base / made in Italy Original mark on the underside / comes in original box Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
Marble, Metal
Bulgari : 125 years of Italian Magnificence by Amanda Triossi Hardcover Book
By Bulgari
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence : Grand Palais.Hardcover Book by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti.Bulgari, Rome & Skira Editore, Milan © 2010.First English edition. Pub...
Paper
Box, Bulgari Watch Case, Black Leather with Cardboard Box, 1990.
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Bulgari watch case, black leather with cardboard box, 1990. Case, Bulgari watch box, very good condition, black leather box with cardboard box,...
Leather
Bvlgari Silver-Mounted Porcelain Ribbed Matte Grey Vase
By Bulgari
Located in Montreal, QC
Bulgari silver-mounted porcelain ribbed matte grey vase. Bvlgari touch marks to underside and rim
Porcelain
$894Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Repousse Pill Box
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine sterling silver circular pill box by Black, Starr & Frost, measuring approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter. The box features a repoussé-decorated lid, meticulously w...
Sterling Silver
$346Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.55 in D 1.78 in
20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
By Creazioni Sacchetti
Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part, the silver is pierced with drawings of children picki...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Entree with Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant hand made sterling silver entree with dish The welded edge with Reed & Ribbon characterizes the Classic Luis XVI style. The Louis XVI-era Reed & Ribbon collection features ...
Sterling Silver
$1,050 / set
H 1.9 in Dm 6.3 in
Gorham Gilt Sterling Silver 1927 Child Bowl & Underplate with Children Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child bowl (gilt inside) and underplate from 1927, beautifully adorned with children pursuing outdoor activities. The bowl measures 4 1/4'' in diameter by 1 7/...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tenreiro (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A Monograph on this most important Brazilian furniture designer and maker from the mid-20th century. He opened his factory in 1943 and one of his main clients was the architect Oscar Niemeyer, for whose designs a number of original pieces were commissioned. He was well-known for making use of indigenous...
Paper
Sterling Silver Charity (Tzedakah)Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver charity (Tzedakah) box. Sleek and contemporary it is elegant and timeless. It stands on three round balls and has a slightly curved shape. Char...
Sterling Silver
$295
H 13.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
High Jewelry by Cartier Contemporary Creations Hardcover Large Book 1st Ed.
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
High Jewelry by Cartier Contemporary Creations Hardcover Large Book. 1st edition. A sumptuous tribute to Cartier’s creations with spectacular new photographs of unique pieces, many o...
Paper
$1,856
H 3.55 in W 2.76 in D 3.15 in
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable handmade sterling silver box or Decorative jewllery box with Illustration pressed, cast and chased. Rectangular body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bulgari Book by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book. Bulgari Jewelry Coffee Table Book, Italy. This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari) Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment lifestyle. Contained in a well-made matching publisher decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the book with archival pictures the book traces the development of the Bulgari style, which has captivated Movie stars and Royalty since its start in Rome in 1884. Beautiful hardcover table book with full-color plates and excellent history. Rather fascinating for a jewelry buff or collector. Bulgari is a lavishly illustrated exploration of Italy’s greatest jeweler. New photography and archival pictures trace the development of the Bulgari style, a distinctive look that has captivated royalty, movie stars and others for more than a century. This elegant volume will delight anyone in the fields of fashion and jewelry design as well as the many enthusiastic collectors of Bulgari jewels.Bulgari Book Written by Amanda Trissi and Daniela Mascetti, Abbeville Press Publishers Circa 2007, Like New Condition. This Large Heavy Book Is Amazing, The Photos are Breathtaking and the Descriptive Information Excels. Showing Italy's Greatest Jewelers' Style and Distinctive Look, Through The Years. Not only a feast for the eyes but also a serious scholarly study' - The Spectator 'An opulent foray into the glamorous world of Italy's greatest jeweler' - Daily Telegraph 'Lavishly documents [Bulgari's] opulent and long-established house styles and classic designs' - V&A Magazine Size: Folio - 13.5" Tall. Title: Bulgari Publication date: 2007 Binding: Hardcover Gorgeous book. Printed in Italy. second Edition. Publisher: Abbeville Press Publishers 255 pages with text in English. About the Author: Amanda Triossi is a jewelry expert at Sotheby’s.She co-wrote Earrings and The Necklace with Daniela Mascetti. Both titles were published by Thames & Hudson. Daniela Mascetti is Director of Sotheby’s Jewelry Department and the author of several books on jewelry...
Paper
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in
Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the re...
Sterling Silver
"Art =" Book
Located in New York, NY
A fresh and unconventional approach to exploring 6,000 years of art history through 800 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Featuring more than 800 artworks from the ...
Paper
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H 0.6 in Dm 3.15 in
Bulgari Mid Century 950 Silver Scalloped Dish With Ancient Coin, Italy, c. 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid Century 950 silver pin dish, jewelry dish or vide poche with an antique Greek coin in the centre, made by Bulgari c. 1970. The dish has a scalloped shape and is stam...
Silver
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H 1.25 in Dm 4.5 in
A duo of rare sterling silver pieces with ancient Roman coins, Bulgari 20th c
By Bulgari
Located in View Park, CA
A duo of rare sterling silver pieces with inset ancient Roman coins, Bulgari and after Bulgari, 20th century: 1. Bulgari - rare vintage bubble designed bowl with inset authentic an...
Metal, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Letter Holder
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved copper metal arches and white marble base / made in Italy Original mark on the underside / comes in original box Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
Marble, Metal
Bvlgari Enameled Desk Alarm Clock in Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Tarzana, CA
Bvlgari Enameled Desk Alarm Clock in Original Box
Enamel
Bvlgari , Bulgari , 925 sterling silver "Cerniera" corkscrew "Butterfly
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional butterfly design , in this corkscrew opener by Bulgari, marked and also .925 Sterling silver, made in Italy .
Sterling Silver
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H 1.61 in Dm 5.25 in
Bvlgari London 1985 Magnum Champagne Bottle Coaster .925 Sterling Silver & Wood
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Coaster for magnum champagne bottle designed by Bvlgari. An ultimate luxury item created in England by the house of Bvlgari. This champagne magnum bottle coaster was made in London at the silversmith atelier of Sotirio Bvlgari...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari / Bulgari Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari / Bulgari sterling silver letter opener with heavy gage silver. This high-quality decorative piece measures 7 1/2'' in length by 1'' in width, marked "Bvlgari", is sure to be...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Bvlgari Sterling Silver Lucky 7 Keychain New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari sterling silver keychain in heavy gage silver. It measures 3 3/4'' in total length by 7/8'' in width at the largest point by 1/8'' in depth, bears English hallmarks as shown,...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Bvlgari Silk Scarf
By Bulgari
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautifully designed vintage Bvlgari scarf with an orange border and navy centre silk centre. With lanterns, vases, handbags and objets as motifs in a variety of colours. The foulard/scarf is signed by Davide Pizzigom and has the original Bvlgari stamp and label. In addition this scarf comes in its original Bvlgari cream box...
Silk
Bulgari BVLGARI pair of sterling silver and vermil wash gold scalloped bowls
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of bowl designed by Bulgari in sterling silver, marked .925 and BVLGARI , with vermil inside , marked Made in Italy .
Sterling Silver
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H 0.33 in W 7 in D 1.25 in
Bvlgari Sterling Silver Modern Sculptural Letter Opener / 'Tagliacarte in Argent
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bvlgari Sterling Silver Modern Sculptural Letter Opener / 'Tagliacarte in Argento' Italy, circa 1960s, complete with original box and red velvet cloth E...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari, Silver Mounted Amethyst Geode Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in Montreal, QC
Bvlgari, silver mounted amethyst geode quartz sterling silver, maker's stamp on exterior
Quartz