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.
Bangle Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's bangle bracelet with ruby four loop infinity pattern. Multi pave diamond background set in yellow gold consisting of: Diamonds are approximately 5 cttw. Clarity grade is VS1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,700
H 0.28 in W 2.25 in
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle Ruby Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined expression of modern elegance, this exquisite bangle is meticulously handcrafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, designed to wrap the wrist in understated sophistication. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Description: A refined and luxurious bangle bracelet crafted in 14K white gold, featuring three mesmerizing oval-cut rubies with a combined weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Iconic Victorian Antique Gold Twisted Rope Ruby Bypass Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian antique 14k Gold bypass bracelet, featuring iconic twisted rope design, adorned with rubies on ends. Bracelet will fit a smaller size wrist, approx. 6-6.5", each end ball ...
Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet Description: A magnificent bangle bracelet, exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with two captivating cabochon rubies weighing appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this bangle is set with sparkling carre cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.40ct. graded F color with VS1 clarity. The diamonds are accentuated by lovely...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
French Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite ruby and diamond bangle with a central rectangular arched plaque set with four rows of oval-shaped rubies, framed by baguette-cut diamonds, flanked by brilliant and old ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet 14 rubies weigh approximately 7 carats 5 baguette diamonds, 10 marquise diamonds, 25 round diamonds, 128 pave diamonds altogether weigh approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, & Turquoise Bangle Bangle Bracelet
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request. Please contact us with any questions. Item number B3487
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Ruby Diamond Lotus Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 14K gold & sterling silver features unique hand painted miniature art set. It is set in .95 carats ruby & 1.91 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGH...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
18k 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.
