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.
BULGARI Parentesi vintage earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of vintage BVLGARI Parentesi earrings in 18k yellow gold, water sapphires (iolite) and citrine. A rare piece from the late 1980s. Condition: very good condition. Dimensions: 2 x...
Citrine, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Pearl Drop Earrings circa 1990's Clip or Post option
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari Pearl Earrings Made in Italy circa 1990's 18k Yellow Gold approx weight 14 grams Earring Size: approx 1' inch high. Pearl size: approx 9mm Cultured pearl Lock optio...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Optical Ear Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl “Optical” Ear Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, Late 20th – Early 21st Century, Italy, with Bulgari Box. An emblem of timeless Italian sophistication, these ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
BVLGARI 18K Dual Hues of Gold Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and timeless, these BVLGARI ear clips express the house’s signature harmony between form and proportion. Fashioned in tones of 18K gold—yellow and white—they exhibit a ref...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold oval earring by Tiffany & Co, with intertwined inlay onyx and mother of pearl. Earrings measure 22mm x 18mm. Marked: Tiffany & Co, Hong Kong, 750. Weight - 1...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold
W 0.4 in L 0.87 in
Bulgari 18k Gold Vintage Tubogas Clip Earrings, Italy, 1980s Design
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bulgari clip Earrings Made in Italy 18k White and Yellow Gold approx weight 29 grams Size: diameter approx 22mm Width: approx 10mm Design: Rounded, “twisted ribbon” silhou...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in) Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
18k Gold
H 0.87 in W 0.65 in D 0.4 in
14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Hematite Clip-On Earrings, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These elegant 14 karat gold mother-of-pearl and hematite earrings feature a refined double-bezel design that blends contrast and sophistication. The larger bezel showcases a smooth, ...
Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Passo Doppio Pearl Earrings by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless elegance meets vintage luxury with these authentic Bulgari Passo Doppio Pearl Earrings. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this iconic design from the 1980s showcases the brand's ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 2010s
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
Refined and sculptural BVLGARI clip-on earrings crafted in 18k gold, exemplifying the Maison’s distinctive approach to contemporary high jewelry. The design features a sophisticated ...
Diamond, Pearl
Bulgari Vintage Gold Bead Drop Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
With six strands of cascading gold bead drops, these buzz worthy Bulgari vintage clip 18 karat yellow gold earrings are incomparable. Signed Bulgari. Circa 1985-90. 1 3/4" in heig...
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari White Yellow Gold Yin-Yang Vintage Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Yin and yang. The contrasting colors of white and yellow 18 karat gold, in these Bulgari Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage hand woven clip earrings, are soulfully interdependent creati...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Templier Paris Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Swirling with energy, these Raymond Templier Paris 18 karat gold clip earrings will keep you spirited all day long. Signed Templier. Serial #03006. 1" in height by 3/4" in width.
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Slip On Non-Post Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Easy come, easy go. Effortlessly slip these Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold non-post hoop earrings on and off without ever having to pierce your ears! With an invisible...
Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Platinum Gold Drop Hoop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Easy does it. With a casual personality, these handmade diamond, platinum, and 18 karat yellow gold drop hoop earrings will be the treasured accessory you never take off. Total wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Andre Vassort Boucheron Modernist Diamond Onyx Gold Circle Link Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Greenwich, CT
With lively lyrical lines, this Andre Vassort for Boucheron diamond, onyx, and 18 karat yellow gold modernist link bracelet is mesmerizing. Five round onyx discs stylishly framed in...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
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