Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
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.
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Creator: Bulgari
Dealer: Eleuteri
Bulgari Citrine and Amethyst Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic Bulgari two stone ring set with an oval amethyst and similarly cut citrine. Size 51, signed Bulgari, Italian assay mark for gold and maker's mark
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold
Vintage Bulgari Mother of Pearl and Onyx Money Clip
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated mother of pearl and onyx money clip by Bulgari. Made in Italy, 18 karat gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Gold Ancient Coin Leather Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari "Monete" necklace in 18kt yellow gold with leather cord and an ancient Roman coin (inscribed TICINUM CONSTANTINUS AUG A.D. 307-337). Made in Italy, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Yellow & Blackened Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, featuring a Jaeger LeCoultre movement and a cabochon sapphire crown. Made in ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold
Bulgari Yellow Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of collectable 18kt yellow gold hoop earrings, highlighted with impeccable yellow enamel work. Signed Bulgari, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Gancio Two-Color Gold Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic Bulgari Gancio short necklace in 18 karat rose and yellow gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. 140 grams.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet in Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic vintage bracelet by Bulgari featuring large 18 karat yellow gold links. Made in Italy, in its original box.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow and Blackened Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A versatile Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold and blackened gold bangle bracelet. Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Multi-Color Sapphire Heart Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic cuff bracelet by Bulgari featuring three multi-color sapphire hearts set in two-color 18 karat gold. Made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Bulgari Large Agate Diamond Flower Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A large flower petal brooch in carved agate and gold, highlighted with diamonds, by Bulgari, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Gold Steel Parenthesis Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Bracelet from the Parenthesis collection. Made in Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Angel Skin Coral, Diamond, and Gold Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An unusual triple-strand necklace of graduated design, composed of coral beads measuring approximately 16.0 to 6.8 mm, gathered at the sides with two gold coins, the reverse to the m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Emerald Heart and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Bulgari earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with two heart-shaped emeralds, app. 2.4 cts each, and 4.5 carats of diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1975.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Unusual Turquoise Diamond Palm Tree Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Bulgari brooch mounted in 18kt yellow gold resembling a Palm tree branch, embellished with turquoise, diamonds and fine blue enameling. Made ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bulgari White Gold Diamonds Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas Lady's Watch watch in 18kt white gold with 29 round brilliant cut diamonds around the dial and on the tail; Movado movement. Made in Italy, circa 1965.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Saetta Citrine Amethyst Gold Ear-Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari pair of "Saetta" earclips in 18kt yellow gold with amethyst and citrine. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Bulgari Rare Black and Yellow Gold Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A unique version of the Bulgari Tubogas lady's watch in 18kt yellow and blackened gold with a marquise shaped (gold) dial; carrying a mechanical Movado movement. Made in Italy, circ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1980s Bulgari Parenthesis Gold and Steel Parure
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Gold and Steel Parure from the Parenthesis collection, comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings. Made in Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Juvenia Movement Pear Shaped Tubogas Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas 18kt yellow gold lady’s wristwatch with a refined pear shaped dial, carrying a Juvenia watch movement. Circa 1965
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Foliate Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare folate motif brooch iconic of the Roman house's style of the early 1960s, presenting light blue cabochon sapphires and pear shaped deeper blue sapphires, highlighted by brilli...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Rare Chess Board Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The groumette link chain sustaining a large octagonal pendant, enriched by fine brilliant cut diamonds, embellished by a chess board in black and white marbles centrally posed on an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Rhodonite Gold Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic 1990s set by Bulgari in 18kt yellow and Rhodonite, comprising bracelet and ear pendants. Made in Italy, circa 1995.
Category
1990s Italian Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1980s Bulgari Aquamarine and Rock Crystal Sautoir and Earringsss
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated sautoir and earrings manufactured by Bulgari in the 1980s, presenting aquamarines (120cts approximately) and rock crystal beads, interconnected by white gold elements e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Bulgari Rare Gold Evening Bag
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari one of a kind two-color gold and diamond "Melone" evening clutch. Made in Italy, circa 1970. 18 kt., of oval shape with graphic yellow and white gold pattern, tipped by one c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unusual Bulgari Sapphire Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond & Rock Crystal Necklace by BULGARI . Diamonds: 4 cts. Made in Italy, circa 1975.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Questions About Bulgari Jewelry & Watches
- Is Bulgari handmade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- Why is Bulgari spelled Bvlgari?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Why 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Gèrald 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Jewelry 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.