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 Serpenti Seduttori Emerald & Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Rugby, England
Crafted from 18ct White Gold, this pre-owned ring is a true testament to the renowned Bvlgari brand's expertise in fine jewellery. With its immaculate design and exceptional craftsma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring, circa 1970s.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring. Set to centre horizontally with an octagonal emerald cut natural Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 9...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
BVLGARI Alveare Yellow & White Two-Tone Gold Coil Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bvlgari ring from the Alveare collection features a coiled design composed of geometric links crafted in 18k white and yellow gold. This ring has a slightly adjustable ...
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Natural No Heat Burma Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari ring features an oval-shaped burma ruby no heat measuring 9.85 x 7.00 x 4.28 mm and weighing 3.20 carats, flanked by oval-shaped sapphires approximately 0.75 carat, accen...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Contraire Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The ring features two diamond clusters that are set in a crossover style. The three largest pear cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with one octagonal old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.15 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, high profile ring setting...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Contraire Pearl and Multi-Color Sapphire Flower Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Pearl, multicolor Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Signed by Bvlgari Size 7
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Joseph Harris Antique Natural Burmese Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique natural Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set vertically with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open b...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon burma no heat and Diamond Engagement Ring C. Dunaigre Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Very pretty C.D certified burma no heat ruby cabochon and white diamond ring hand crafted in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Ruby cabochon weight : 3.71 carats Ring si...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pigeon Blood Ruby 'No Heat, Burma' and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A natural Burmese ruby and single cut diamond cluster Ring, ca. 1900. The cushion cut ruby is of exceptional quality. It has a pigeon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$61,104Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma No Heat Ruby Ring, by Gübelin, SSEF Certified
By Gubelin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring made by the famous Swiss jewellery house Gübelin. Set in platinum with an antique cushion-shaped ruby weighing ca. 2.4ct, between two bright and...
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this classic cluster ring has a total weight of 0.60 carat. The round brilliant diamonds are estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity. They sparkle within thei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring featuring a stunning natural unheated Burmese cushion cut sapphi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
BVLGARI Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural, unheated Burmese pink sapphires and a halo of single-cut diamonds surround a central oval pink sapphire in this late Victorian ring. Cra...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2.37 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold French Crossover Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980s French 2.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold crossover ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewellery collectio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage cluster ring was crafted in the 1970s. At the centre, a 0.50 carat natural sapphire is rub over set and surrounded by a mesmerizing halo of tapered baguette cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Pave Diamond Ring Rose Gold 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Bvlgari Bvlgari Collection, this exquisite piece is crafted from 18K Rose Yellow Gold. It features a 3mm band and the Oval Diamond Pave top of the ring measuring 20mm in len...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Cicladi 18k White Gold 7 Disc Ring - Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the timeless elegance of Bvlgari from Cicladi collection 18k White Gold 7 Disc Ring, available in size 7. This exquisite piece boasts a sophisticated design, crafted from ...
18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Roma Serpenti Ring In 18Kt Rose Gold With Diamonds Box & Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A gems-set Serpenti flexible ring designed by Bvlgari. This Serpenti ring is an exceptional piece of jewelry, created in Rome Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. This Serp...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Tubogas Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Bvlgari ring from the classic Tubogas collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a pear-cut peridot. The flex wrap allows the ring size to be sligh...
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil Rose Gold Onyx & Diamond Ring Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1700 Brand Bvlgari Model AN855315 Date Circa 2017 Retail Price £11,200 Incl Taxes/$11,800 Exclu Taxes/€ 13,000 Incl Taxes ____________________________________________________...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper One-coil Rose Gold Onyx & Diamond Ring Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1634 Brand Bvlgari Model AN855315 Date Circa 2018 Retail Price £11,200 Incl Taxes/$11,800 Exclu Taxes/€ 13,400 Incl Taxes ____________________...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18 Karat
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bvlgari Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold and flaunts beautiful ornamental design. The ring h...
Diamond, Emerald
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Multi-Coloured Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold multi-coloured sapphire and diamond dress ring by Bvlgari. The ring features a freely moving cluster design made up of 7 round rose cut fancy coloured sapphires and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds set to the centre in a four prong mount. Further complementing the centre motif are 6 round brilliant cut diamonds pave set to the shoulders. The diamonds have an approximate total weight of 0.80ct, G-H colour and VS-SI clarity. The sapphires have an approximate total weight of 2.52ct and display light...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Triple diamond Circles 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a magnificent authentic wide band ring from the Bvlgari Bulgari circle collection, it is crafted from 18k white gold with a polished finish. The front of the band features 3 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring in 18Kt White Gold with VS Round Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A diamonds ring designed by Bvlgari. Very handsome piece, created in Rome Italy by the house of Bvlgari. This ring is part of the Diamonds Privee collection and was carefully crafte...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Passo Doppio Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bvlgari, from the Passo Doppio Collection, 18 karat diamonds and yellow Gold band Diamonds weighing approximately 0.08 carats Ring is 5 mm wide, 0.20 inch Ring finger size 4....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Trombino Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Emerald (1.3 cts) and Diamond Trombino Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in Italy, circa 1975. Ring size 5 10.2 grams App CTW: 2.11 Emerald: 8.76 x...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold