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 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
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
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
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
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
Watch Box for Nine Watches in Briar with Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Elm briar and striped mahogany for your collectable watches. Leather handles. Briar box for nine watches.
Leather, Wood
Italian 1960s Black Train Case in Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s train case in leather.
Crocodile
Hand Crafted Mahogany Wood Owl Letter Holder / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A hand-crafted mahogany wood owl letter holder / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"D x 5H". #3490
Mahogany
Red Chinese Garden Scene Lacquer Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A very nice Chinese red lacquer box decorated in gold and black with a garden scene. Box has a black interior. Circa mid 1800s.
Wood, Lacquer
Rolex Ladies' Watch Box with Outer Box
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Ladies' Watch Box with Outer Box Period: Late 20th century Material: Elegant red leatherette exterior with cream satin and red velvet interior, accompanied by a coordinating o...
Leather
$2,144Sale Price|27% Off
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 10 in
R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen, and Lacquered Jewelry Box Paris, circa 1990s This exquisite R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box, made in Paris circa the 1990s, is a stunning example of sophisticated modern design and superb craftsmanship. Standing 12 inches high, 9.75 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, this table box features a luxurious shagreen exterior complemented by a sleek lacquered finish. The twin doors open to reveal a meticulously designed interior with concealed compartments...
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
A '70 modern red lacquer or high-gloss 'demi-lune' box with inlayed brass swan bird design, circa 1970s. A chic decorative box for jewelry (as demonstrated)...
Brass
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France 1969. This nickel plated spiral shaped letter holder was made in a limited product...
Chrome
$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
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged shaped top enclosing small trays. Conforming case with gilded feet.
Lacquer
$1,750
H 15.75 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...
Brass
$840 / item
H 3.39 in W 5.44 in D 14.26 in
Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
Wood
Sold
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
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 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 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
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
Sold
H 11.12 in W 9.16 in D 60 in
Bvlgari Roma Classic Desk Large Picture Frame in .925 Sterling Silver and Wood
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Picture frame designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful desk picture frame, designed with geometric patterns by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. Made up in a rectangular classic shape and carefully crafted in Florence Italy with a very strong and solid construction in .925/.999 sterling silver. Finished with very high polish and mounted with cedar wood parts. It is fitted at the reverse with one hinged retractable feet for stand and a tempered glass with beveled borders. Measurements: 233 mm by 284 mm (9.16 x 11.12 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the sterling silver assay mark and signed, "BVLGARI STERLING .925 *176FI". Bvlgari, was founded in the late 19th century by Sotirio Bulgari, who was born in 1857 in Greece and was descended from a talented family of silversmiths. In 1884 he opened his first shop in Rome on the Via Sistina, and then in 1905 he moved to the actual flag's store in Via dei Condotti. Upon Sotirio’s death in 1932 his sons, Giorgio and Costantino, took over the business. They are credited with creating the highly distinctive ‘Bvlgari’ style...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.85 in W 0.52 in D 0.27 in
Bvlgari Roma 1970s Vintage Parrot Bird Letter Opener in .925 Sterling Silver
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Letter opener designed by Bvlgari. Vintage desk piece, created in Rome Italy by the luxury house of Bvlgari, back in the 1970's. This very decorative letter cutter opener have been crafted with the stylized shape of a parrot bird in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. Weight: 26.2 Grams, (16.79 Dwt). Measurements: 123 mm by 14 mm by 7 mm (4.85 X 0.52 X 0.27 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the silver assay mark and signed, "BVLGARI MADE IN ITALY .925". Bvlgari, was founded in the late 19th century by Sotirio Bulgari, who was born in 1857 in Greece and was descended from a talented family of silversmiths. In 1884 he opened his first shop in Rome on the Via Sistina, and then in 1905 he moved to the actual flag's store in Via dei Condotti. Upon Sotirio’s death in 1932 his sons, Giorgio and Costantino, took over the business. They are credited with creating the highly distinctive ‘Bvlgari’ style...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.64 in Dm 2.24 in
Bvlgari 1982 by Ettore Sottsass Memphis Desk Paper Weight in Sterling and Agates
By Bulgari, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Paper Weight designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Bvlgari. Gorgeous sculptural paperweight designed by Ettore Sottsass in Milan Italy, for the luxury house of Bulgari, back...
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
Bulgari, Italian Silver & Etched Glass Sculpture in Original Fitted Leather Box
By Bulgari
Located in Long Island City, NY, 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 two...
Silver
Bvlgari / Bulgari Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Looking for a unique and elegant gift for a birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day or a housewarming? This high-quality sterling silver letter opener by Italian designer & retailer Bvl...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Sterling Silver Vide-Poche
By Bulgari
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A neo-classical Bulgari sterling silver vide poche or catchall. It features a medallion mounted in the center. The inscription on the back dates the 3...
Sterling Silver, Bronze