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.
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...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Gold, Peridot, and Diamond Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold, peridot, and diamond Bulgari Serpenti bracelet. This bracelet, of the house of Bulgari's signature "Serpenti" design, prominently features a large, mixed-cu...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 16.50 carat emerald diamond 14k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thirty-three oval cut emeralds, approximately 16.50 carats in total, march around this bracelet in a single unbroken line, their deep, leafy green glowing against warm yellow gold, e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style Natural Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage, art deco-inspired natural emerald and diamond bangle bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring 13 square emerald cut emeralds of 13 carats total, with a stunning assortmen...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with Diamonds
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Bangle features 13.97 carats of fancy cut diamonds and 2.70 carats of smaller diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because o...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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0.65 Carat Pear Emerald Cuff Bangle Bracelet 0.51 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The centerpiece of this cuff bangle bracelet is a captivating pear-shaped emerald gemstone. The emerald showcases its rich green color, known for its mesmerizing beauty and symbolizi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.96 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Vintage Retro Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking GIA-certified 6.96 carat Colombian emerald takes center stage in this vintage 1960s-1980s bracelet, exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow gold. The emerald-cut emerald, me...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78 Carat Natural Diamond & Emerald Flexible Bangle G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold 7''
Located in New York, NY
1.78 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Flexible Half Way Round Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K Yellow Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds and Emeralds 1.78CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, 5.3 gram...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.70ctw Round Diamond & Square Emerald Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is this stylish and perfectly stackable bangle bracelet that is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features round brilliant cut diamonds that are accented with square s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Parentesi 18k Gold and Steel Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
This iconic bangle from Bulgari's celebrated Parentesi collection exemplifies the Roman jeweler's masterful fusion of architectural inspiration and contemporary luxury. Crafted in a ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier "Corinthe" Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
A luminous expression of Cartier's design mastery, this "Corinthe" cocktail ring showcases the maison's exceptional ability to balance color, form, and light. Crafted in warm 18k yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri-Color Gold Wave Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
This sophisticated Cartier cuff bracelet exemplifies the maison's legendary craftsmanship and timeless design philosophy. Expertly crafted in 18k tri-color gold—yellow, white, and ro...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Venetian Myth Serpent Ring 18K Gold 1.02ct Fancy Deep Brownish Orange Diamond
Located in Monaco, MC
Venetian Myth Serpent Ring in 18K yellow gold featuring a GIA-certified 1.02-carat Fancy Deep Brownish Orange natural diamond. This one-of-a-kind sculptural cocktail ring depicts two...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron "Pégase" 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet, 27.91 Carats, Sapphire Eyes
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Pégase 18K white gold diamond cuff bracelet featuring 823 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 27.91 carats with two blue sapphire cabochon eyes weighing 0.30 carats. This...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bracelet 3.80 Carats Wheat Link
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Monaco, MC
This exquisite bracelet from Tiffany & Co. exemplifies the legendary American jeweler's commitment to timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Founded in 1837 in New York...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
