Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Italian

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.

Creator: Bulgari

Bvlgari Silver-Mounted Porcelain Ribbed Matte Grey Vase

$2,350

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

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Danish Design Matte Grey Ceramic Vase, Arrow Shape, New

$895

H 17 in W 13 in D 6 in

Contemporary Danish Design Matte Grey Ceramic Vase, Arrow Shape, New

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Danish design tall matte grey ceramic vase. Arrow shaped top with tubular shaped base. Matte grey glaze.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

$55 / item

H 5.5 in Dm 5.88 in

Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

By Barbara Barry

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ice," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).

Category

2010s Chinese Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

$55 / item

H 5.5 in Dm 5.88 in

Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

By Barbara Barry

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ash," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).

Category

2010s Chinese Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Dark orange handblown ribbed vase

$574

H 10.24 in Dm 6.89 in

Dark orange handblown ribbed vase

Located in London, GB

A beautiful dark orange internally ribbed vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases

$2,000Sale Price / set|33% Off

H 6.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases

By Satsuma

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases The front panels painted with lion type figures, the back panels with flowers and butterflies, the ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Belle Époque Antique Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Large Antique French Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase

$164,046

H 53.94 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in

Large Antique French Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase

Located in London, GB

Large antique French ormolu mounted porcelain vase French, Late 19th century Height 138cm, width 59cm, depth 46cm This exceptional 19th-c...

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Large Murano Cobalt Blue Ribbed Vase with Silver Leaf Detailing

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Large Murano Cobalt Blue Ribbed Vase with Silver Leaf Detailing

By Barovier&Toso

Located in CABA, AR

This stunning mid-20th century Murano vase, attributed to the prestigious house of Barovier and Toso, is a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. It features a rich cobalt blue h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Kaiser "Back to Nature" Floor Vase in Matte White Porcelain Relief

$1,700

H 15 in Dm 6.75 in

Kaiser "Back to Nature" Floor Vase in Matte White Porcelain Relief

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare Kaiser "Back to Nature" floor vase in matte white porcelain relief, circa 1970.

Category

20th Century German Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Vases

$3,350 / set

H 30 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

A Pair of Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Vases

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vases combines cobalt porcelain with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts, a synthesis characteristic of neoclassical decorative art. The porcelain bodies are glaze...

Category

1950s Vintage Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase

$3,675

H 26 in Dm 12 in

Large French Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very impressive French Porcelain vase ornated with applied polychromed flower clusters, with ormolu base and rim. 19th Century Measures: Height 26" x width 12" x depth 12". CW5127

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Sevres Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase

$2,600

H 13 in Dm 5.5 in

Sevres Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Bronze mounted and ormolu sevres porcelain decorative vase / urn. The vase features exterior hand painted floral still live scene details with gilt borders on each side. The vase is ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Silver Mounted German Porcelain Meissen Dragon Vase, circa 1920

$9,500

H 14 in Dm 6.75 in

Silver Mounted German Porcelain Meissen Dragon Vase, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

Under glazed blue circling dragons on either side with flaming pearls in iron-red. Silver marked '800 Dresden' With blue crossed swords mark.

Category

1920s German Vintage Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Bulgari vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Bulgari vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original vases and vessels by Bulgari were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1960s. Prices for Bulgari vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,350 and can go as high as $2,350, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,350.

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Questions About Bulgari Vases and Vessels

Is Bulgari handmade?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Whether or not Bulgari is handmade depends on the piece. Typically, skilled artisans working in the company's own factories located in Italy handcraft the Italian luxury brand's jewelry, bags and small leather accessories. Most of the manufacturing for Bulgari sunglasses is done by machine. Shop a range of Bulgari on 1stDibs.
Why is it called Bulgari?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Why it is called Bulgari relates to founder Sotirios Voulgaris's source of inspiration: Rome. The Greek silversmith arrived in the Italian capital in 1881 and set up his 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. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bulgari jewelry and watches.
How do I know if my Bulgari is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few ways to determine whether or not your Bulgari jewelry is real. First, Bulgari uses the highest quality material for all of its pieces, such as 18-karat gold, platinum, silver or steel with meticulously cut gemstones and diamonds. Second, all pieces should be stamped with “made in Italy” and a “BVLGARI” text. Note that Bulgari uses the classic Latin alphabet, which is why a “V” is used in place of a “U.” Browse a large collection of authentic Bulgari jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What does the Bulgari Serpenti mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
What the Bulgari Serpenti motif means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, Roman designs inspired the Bulgari Serpenti, and in Ancient Rome, snakes were symbols of fertility, rebirth and protection from evil. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Bulgari pieces.
Who designed the Bulgari Diagono?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Gèrald Genta designed the Bulgari Diagono. When the timepiece debuted in 1988, it was the first sports watch the Italian luxury fashion house and watchmaker had ever produced. As a designer and engineer, Genta transformed both the overall appearance of timepieces and how they function. He’s also one of the few watchmakers whose creations for brands other than his own earned him worldwide acclaim. Shop a collection of Bulgari Diagono watches on 1stDibs.
Why are Bulgari watches expensive?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
Bulgari watches are expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, Bulgari's artisans often use painstakingly complex, time-consuming crafting techniques to make the dramatic timepieces. One example is the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands and is what gives Bulgari's iconic Serpenti watch its coiling effect. Due to the amount of time and skill it takes to execute its techniques, Bulgari tends to have high labor costs. In addition, the luxury maker uses pricey materials such as 18-karat gold, platinum and titanium. Also, the number of Bulgari watches produced each year is usually less than the demand for them, which leads to higher pricing. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Bulgari watches.
Why is Bulgari spelled Bvlgari?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Why Bulgari is spelled Bvlgari comes down to the concept behind the brand's logo and word mark. The actual name of the luxury jewelry house is Bulgari. However, its logo and trademark spell the name as BVLGARI to make it resemble the convention of the Latin alphabet as a reflection of the location of its headquarters in Rome, Italy. In addition, the "V" represents the initial of the last name of founder Sotirios Voulgaris. Find a diverse assortment of Bulgari jewelry on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between Bulgari and BVLGARI?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
The difference between Bulgari and BVLGARI comes down to usage. Bulgari is the proper name of the luxury Italian jewelry house. However, in advertising and in its logo, Bulgari's brand name appears as BVLGARI. Changing the U to a V is meant to reference the Latin alphabet and represent Bulgari's roots as a company founded in Rome. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Bulgari jewelry, watches and accessories.
Is a Bulgari ring worth it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
Yes, many jewelry lovers believe that a Bulgari ring is worth it. Bulgari’s signature style is bold and often features 18-karat yellow gold embellished with big, colorful gemstones. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in a Bulgari ring is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Bulgari rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Are Bulgari rings worth it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Many jewelry lovers believe that Bulgari rings are worth it. Since the opening of the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti in 1905, Bulgari has looked to the Italian capital as an inspiration for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for rings and other jewelry. One of the luxury jewelry maker's most iconic rings is the Serpenti, inspired by the maker's Serpenti bracelet watch, which debuted in the 1940s. Other popular designs include the B.zero1 and the Bvlgari Bvlgari, available in 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Bulgari rings is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Bulgari rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Does Bulgari jewelry hold its value?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Jewelry made by the Italian luxury brand Bulgari is said to be among the highest quality jewelry in the world. Vintage Bulgari jewelry — available on 1stDibs — is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. In fact, vintage Bulgari jewelry often shows up at international auctions.
Are Bulgari watches worth the money?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, many watch lovers believe that Bulgari watches are worth the money. Since the founding of its flagship store in 1905, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic watches and other pieces. 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, and its timepiece remains popular among collectors today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Bulgari watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of Bulgari watches on 1stDibs.
Is the Bulgari Serpenti watch waterproof?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
No, the Bulgari Serpenti watch is not waterproof. However, it is water-resistant up to 30 meters. Waterproof means that a timepiece blocks out water, while a water-resistant timepiece resists water entry but can let some moisture in. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Bulgari Serpenti watches.
Does Bulgari use real diamonds?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
Yes, Bulgari uses real diamonds. In fact, the luxury jewelry maker is well-known for adorning its jewelry with diamonds that meet high color, clarity and cut standards. Many diamonds featured in Bulgari jewelry carry GIA certification, indicating that they meet quality standards established by the Gemological Institute of America. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Bulgari diamond jewelry.
How do I clean a Bulgari B Zero ring?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How to clean a Bulgari B Zero ring depends on the material. You can clean the metal with a soft-bristled toothbrush, warm water and dish soap, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Use a cleaning product formulated for leather to clean leather rings. Wipe gemstones with a soft cloth. Bulgari recommends that you visit a Bulgari boutique once every year for professional cleaning. On 1stDibs, find a range of Bulgari B Zero rings.