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 B.ZERO1 B.Zero 1 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bulgari Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
One of the most popular collections of the house of Bvlgari is the B.zero, Inspired in the Colleseum. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, The complete piece weighs 42.7 grams, its inn...
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
Bvlgari 18k Gold Tubogas Bangle Elevating the jewellery technique cherished by the Roman Maison since the 1940s into an iconic collection, Bvlgari Tubogas intertwines the past and th...
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Tricolor Gold B.Zero1 Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Bvlgari 18K Tricolor Gold B.Zero1 Bracelet From the B.Zero1 collection is this Tri-colour bangle bracelet crafted from 18k yellow, white and rose gold. Featuring the sig...
Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 bracelet is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, challenging the very e...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Rose Gold Ceramic Bracelet BV38-012826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 bracelet is an innovative piece that pairs intricate craftsmanship with industrial design. Sleek and sophisticated, the center of this bangle bracelet features a...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari “Piramide” Gold and Steel Cuff Bangle, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
A bold and unmistakably architectural cuff bangle from Bvlgari’s iconic “Piramide” collection, dating to the 1980s—an era defined by daring design and innovative material combination...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet Sz M
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet is a masterful blend of Roman spirit and timeless elegance. Crafted from warm 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Flexible 1980 Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Flexible 1980 Bangle Bracelet Detail: 18k yellow gold, 1980s, flexible and stretchable, Weight 24.8 grams. In excellent condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Collection 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet, Size 18
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Parentesi Collection White Gold Bangle, Size 18.Extremely rare on the market, purchased in 2013.Vintage model without serial number.
White Gold
Bvlgari Fiorever 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Size Small #5206
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite floral motif takes center stage on this Bvlgari Fiorever bangle bracelet. Crafted from 18K Rose Gold, inset Diamonds sparkle and shine throughout the delicate design. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Louis Vuitton, Paris. Renowned for creating iconic luxury, Louis Vuitton’s fine jewelry is brilliantly designed, sumptuously posh. Beautifully made in 18k yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k. The perfect everyday accessory, this Art Deco bracelet has very pleasing proportions. The fine wire form with a bead terminus at each end and a whimsical gold hea...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Modern Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. This sleek bangle bracelet displays a strongly modernist aesthetic. Highly polished 18k yellow gold, superb hidden hinge, and fine sculptural catch mak...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seventies Italian Design Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Italy. This timeless 18k yellow gold cable twist bracelet epitomizes casual chic. The look is effortlessly everyday and brilliantly classic. It has a pleasant heft ...
18k Gold
Modernist Ebony & Coral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. Visually arresting, this Swiss Modern bracelet is about contrasting shapes and textures. Gorgeous cabochon corals are set in eighteen-karat yellow gold at th...
Coral, 18k Gold
Puig Doria Organo Chic Bangle
By Puig Doria
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Puig Doria, Barcelona, Spain. This sleek bangle bracelet displays a post-modern organo chic aesthetic. The shape is visually powerful and the wood and bone inta...
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.
