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.
Vintage Bulgari sterling silver and onyx column bowls, 20th century
By Bulgari
Located in View Park, CA
A rare vintage Bulgari bowl set of two in the classic Corinthian column design in sterling silver and black onyx. These are the small bowls, could be salt bowls or a desk multipur...
Onyx, 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 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
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
Set of 12 Bulgari Sterling Silver Jefferson Cups in Case
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver Jefferson cups. Each: Traditional form with curved bottom. Easy-grip proportions with gentle rock. Showy gilding on interior. In cloth-bound case with fitte...
Sterling 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 Crystal Punch Set, 20th Century, Italy
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
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
Bulgari Sterling Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1990´s
By Bulgari
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bulgari Sterling Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1990´s Bulgari BVLGARI sterling silver scalloped Jewelry bowl. Bulgari Miniature Silver Jewelry Bowl. Vide de Po...
Sterling Silver
Bulgari Sterling Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1990´s
By Bulgari
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bulgari Sterling Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1990´s Designed as a sterling silver bowl with floral outline, the interior with a gold wash, circa 1990´s. Bulg...
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
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 Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1980´s
By Bulgari
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bulgari Sterling Silver Jewelry Bowl / Vase / Rings or Earrings cica 1980´s Bulgari Miniature Silver Flower Pot Jewelry Bowl. Vide de Poche From the Italian house which continues to...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 20thC Italian Solid Silver Letter Opener / Paper Knife By Bulgari c.1970
By Bulgari
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century refined and minimalist desk accessory, this piece exemplifies Bulgari’s distinctive modern aesthetic. The design is sleek and architectural, with a gently tapering blade and a clean, angular handle formed from a folded silver construction, giving it a sculptural, almost industrial elegance. A stylish and increasingly collectible piece of Bulgari silver...
Silver
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 Chrome Desk Letter Holder with Black Marble Base, Italy
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
Decorative Plate, Tribal Royal Headdresses, ROSENTHAL design for BULGARI
By Rosenthal, Bulgari
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
Rare Bvlgari Sculptural Sterling Silver Tureen, Italy, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A rare and substantial sculptural sterling silver tureen by Bvlgari, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional piece reflects the refined yet experimental spirit of Italian design during ...
Silver
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
Vintage 20thC Italian Solid Silver Letter Opener / Paper Knife By Bulgari c.1970
By Bulgari
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century refined and minimalist desk accessory, this piece exemplifies Bulgari’s distinctive modern aesthetic. The design is sleek and architectural, with a gently tapering blade and a clean, angular handle formed from a folded silver construction, giving it a sculptural, almost industrial elegance. A stylish and increasingly collectible piece of Bulgari silver...
Silver
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
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence. The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...
Sterling Silver
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
$648
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
A 1990s Modern Black Painted Wood and Silverplate Italian Huge Table Game
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1990s Modern Italian Oversized Tic-Tac-Toe Table Game. This striking 1990s Modern Italian Tic-Tac-Toe Table Game has been crafted with bold sophistication, this oversized set feature...
Silver Plate
$2,712Sale Price|22% Off
H 14.97 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Lamp
By Silver Fashion Silvan
Located in VALENZA, IT
Two light solid sterling silver lamp. The base is round while the stem has a double empty tubes where the electric wire passes. The lamp holders are in the shape of a tulip flowers i...
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
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
$240
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.2 in
Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York, Charles E. Slatkin Inc., Galleries, 1965. Paperback. Brown wrap with orange lettering. 40 pp. Numerous color and black and white plates...
Paper
20th Century Italia Sterling Silver Juicer
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Squeezer in sterling silver. The top is hinged with the bottom. The body is rounded and the handle is made with two solid sterling silver bars. In the lower part it has been embos...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Box
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Rectangular/octagonal table box in 925 silver. The box was completely handmade in Florence at the end of the last century. Engraved with floral and abstract motifs, it has been fin...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
By Silver Fashion Silvan
Located in VALENZA, IT
One light solid sterling silver lamp. The base is round while the stem has an empty tube where the electric wire passes. The lamp holder is in the shape of a tulip flower in fusion ...
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
Cartier Paris Londres New York Red Jewelry Book Hardcover Small Book
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Red Jewelry Book English Edition Hardcover Small Book. 80 pages of beautiful iconic jewelry and the history of Cartier. In good condition showing only minor wear on cover. In...
Paper
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H 10.44 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, London c.1854
By Bulgari
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver four piece tea and coffee service. The set comprises a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Each piece is raised on cast scroll f...
Silver
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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
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
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 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 , 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