Bulgari’s classic serpent first reared its head in the late 1940s. Bulgari founder Sotirios Voulgaris’s sons, Giorgio and Constantino, took over the Italian fine-jewelry house when their father passed away in 1932, and the brothers conceived the motif for a series of wristwatches — a nod to snakes’ mythological association with the beginning and the end of time — which became the basis for an entire line of jewels. The design was immediately popular among Bulgari aficionados, but its star turn came in 1962, when it graced one very famous wrist.
That year, Elizabeth Taylor was in Rome shooting Cleopatra alongside her future husband, Richard Burton. In a publicity photo released from the set, the actress can be seen with a gold cuff coiled around her wrist, ending in a pavé diamond snake head — a Bulgari Serpenti bracelet. Taylor’s relationship with the jewelry house ran deep: she and Burton allegedly used the back doors of its flagship store in Rome to escape the paparazzi during their much-buzzed-about affair. “The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is Bulgari,” Burton famously said.
Taylor’s stamp of approval catapulted the Serpenti to international fame, and the jewelry house began experimenting with variations on the motif, setting jewels along the cuff or on the head. In still another version, dozens of individual enameled scales are painstakingly attached to a central core.
The snake’s myriad meanings across cultures no doubt contribute to the Serpenti design’s allure. In some cultures, it connotes evil, in others fertility. In Voulgaris’s native Greece, the coiled serpent symbolizes everlasting life.
Bulgari Serpenti rose gold Malachite bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Rose Gold & Malachite Bangle – Size Medium An exquisite and highly distinctive Bvlgari Serpenti bangle, crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold and beautifully acc...
Malachite, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking and iconic design from Bvlgari, this Serpenti bangle bracelet is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases the maison’s legendary serpent motif in a bold and sculptura...
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Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond & Rubellite Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold diamond and rubellite Bvlgari bracelet from the Serpenti collection in a size medium. The bracelet features the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti snake; the head motif is set ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mesmerising 18k white gold diamond and sapphire bracelet from the Serpenti Seduttori collection by Bvlgari. With a hinge fastening, this bracelet features the iconic Serpenti snake...
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Bulgari Serpenti White Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Chunky Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This bold, chunky design features the Maison’s signature serpent motif adorn...
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Bulgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Pave 18K Rose Gold Chunky Bangle Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti Viper bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This bold, chunky design features the Maison’s modern serpent motif full...
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Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Red Pink Rubellite 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This striking piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Mother Of Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Serpenti Viper Snake Bangle Bracelet by Bulgari. Round brilliant cut diamonds and Mother Of Pearl stones Retail Price: $21,600 Details: Size: ...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Blue Sapphire Malachite 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This striking piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
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Bulgair Serpenti Pave Diamond Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2103 Comes With Box Only Model Serpenti Serial Number A8R*** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond, Peridot Main Stone Weight 5.4ct approx Weight 61 g _________________________...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Seduttori Serpenti Rubellite Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet Size S
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This striking piece features the Maison’s signature serpent design, adorned wi...
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Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Enamel Orange Leather Bracelet Size S
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301224 Comes With Pouch Only Model Serpenti Forever Metal Calfskin Weight Approximately 12.5 g Length Approximately 37 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...
Enamel
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Pave Love Bangle SZ 19 Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We are thrilled to offer a pre-owned Cartier Love Bracelet in luxurious 18K rose gold, set with brilliant round-cut pave diamonds. This iconic piece, known for symbolizing everlastin...
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Antique Emerald Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangles Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing antique 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths cuff bracelet. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds,rubies,emerald in the middle and small agate beads Brace...
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Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds and green,blue and red enamel, the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as shown in the video. Snake-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
BVLGARI Rose Gold Rubelite and Diamond Serpenti Seduttori Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold Rubelite and Diamond Serpenti Seduttori Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z156319 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold Rubelite and Diamond Serpenti Seduttori Bracelet Con...
Rubelite, Rose Gold
"Serpenti" Enamel, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet/Ladies Wristwatch, by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Iconic enamel, diamond and emerald bracelet/ladies wrist watch by famous maison Bvlgari. Elegant, flexible bracelet, designed as a coiled serpent, with red enamelled scales, the he...
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer bangle bracelet hand made in 18 Karat yellow gold. This bracelet is finished in Byzantine style with the unique velvet look on the background. The bracelet featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Bangle Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate, Medium
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Coin Diamond Bangle Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate, Medium This is a stretchable bracelet Diamonds : Approximately 1 Carat 18 Karat Yellow gold : 29 Grams It ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Bracelet
By Charles Krypell
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant sapphire and diamond bracelet by American designer, Charles Krypell. Channel set sapphires encircle the wrist with gracefully curved diamonds overlapping. The bracelet has 1...
Diamond, Sapphire
Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold diamond and sapphire bangle, features 7.00 carats of rose cut sapphires and 6.40 carats of diamonds. 28 rose cut sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3 Ct Pave Diamond Serpenti Viper Slim Bracelet Size medium
Located in New York, NY
This bangle is not by Bvlgari 18k White Gold 3 Ct Pave Diamond Serpenti Viper Slim Bracelet in a size medium It will fit small to medium wIDTH It is a tribute to the spirit animal, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 15
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
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South Sea Tahitian Pearl White Gold Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl and Tahitian: 11-12 mm 4g. Bangle
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Bulgari Serpenti Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 15
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
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BVLGARI Serpenti Diamond & Emerald 18K Vintage Bracelet, c 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in Aspen, CO
A BVLGARI highly flexible serpent bracelet from their iconic Serpenti Collection. In fine condition, the tightly coiled serpent is 18K white gold with fine white brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Seduttori Size Medium Bracelet 356196
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking 18k rose gold diamond, malachite, and sapphire bracelet by Bvlgari, from the iconic Serpenti Seduttori collection. Designed in the form of a serpent, the bracelet features...
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Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti Viper Diamond Vintage Bracelet, c. 2000
By Bulgari
Located in Aspen, CO
From the Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Collection, this rose gold, one coil, flexible bracelet has white brilliant cut diamonds in the head and tail. Estimated to weigh 0.47 cts., colorless...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Enamel Purple Leather Bracelet Size S
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301708 Comes With Box Only Date 2016 Model Serpenti Forever Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Stones Enamel Weight Approximately 25.95 g Length Approximately 37 cm Condition...
Enamel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Petite Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
From Bvlgari's Serpenti Collection is this yellow gold bangle bracelet sculpted to form a snake silhouette. The "head" comes adorned with a pair of rubellite for the eyes plus 17 pav...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Enamel Turquoise Blue Leather Bracelet Size S
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301540 Comes With Pouch Only Model Serpenti Forever Serial Number LO********* Metal Gold-Plated Materials Calfskin Stones Enamel Weight Approximately 25.84 g Length Approximate...
Enamel
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Bracelet White Gold and Full Pave' Diamonds - Size M
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite BVLGARI Serpenti Viper bracelet, crafted in 18 kt white gold and set with approximately 3 carats of full pavé diamonds, embodies the house’s iconic fusion of elegance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Pavè Diamond Bracelet Size M Ref: 353793
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
Stunning bracelet from famed designer Bulgari. The bracelet is crafted in 18k rose gold and fully encrusted with earth mined natural diamonds. The bracelet formed in the shape of a V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
The Bvlgari Serpenti Viper bracelet in 18 karat white gold, featuring 3.04 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, is a stunning fusion of elegance, power, and timeless beauty. The brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Emerald & Diamond Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the famous design house of Bulgari comes this remarkable take on their iconic Serpenti diamond bracelet featuring a pair of stunning pear shaped emeralds for eyes. This flexible...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper One-Coil 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamonds Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt rose gold bracelet set with pavé diamonds on the head and tail. With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes, and charismatic flair, t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
