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 1990's Diamond Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Passo Doppio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.16 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Flanked by carved faceted tourmaline inlay mea...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Celtaura Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 6
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24471230 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Celtaura Pink Tourmaline ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Pink Tourmaline / 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1.68 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Pastel pink tourmaline bezel set Bvlgari ring. 1.68ct pink oval bezel set Tourmaline, 18k yellow gold setting. 1 oval pink tourmaline, approx. 1...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Bulgari Ring with Pink Tourmaline
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold band ring asymmetrically set with 2 oval faceted tourmalines (app. 1.44 ct), one light pink and one bright pink, with a ribbed shank, signed Bulgari, circa 1990s. ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bulgari Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond ring. A natural unenhanced oval old cut Burmese ruby is set horizontally to centre in an open back rubover settin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful domed rubellite pink tourmaline set in a fine 18k yellow gold tension set ring. Ring size UK K...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.80 carat tourmaline diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring showcases a smooth cabochon cut tourmaline center stone estimated at approximately 3.80 carats, offering a rich, polished dome that highlights the stone’s natural d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Pink and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink & Green Tourmaline Bypass Ring By Bulgari. With 1 round bead cut pink tourmaline 7.5mm and 1 round bead cut green tourmaline 7.5mm Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (resi...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Accents – 5.67 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking ring centers on a vivid 5.67 carat tourmaline, cut in an oval cabochon shape that showcases the stone’s natural inclusions and rich pink hue. The gem is bezel-set in gl...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Contemporary Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring features a vibrant oval mixed-cut pink sapphire. This pink sapphire is ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Bulgari Celtaura Ring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Celtaura ring set in 18k yellow and rose gold. From the discontinued Celtaura collection, the ring is domed and centred with a highly polished rose gold s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Crossover Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage ruby, sapphire and diamond toi-et-moi crossover ring set in 18k yellow gold. The phrase ‘toi-et-moi’ simply means ‘me and you’ and is famously known for being on...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boucheron Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Boucheron pink sapphire ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is solely set with a vibrant oval cut pink sapphire stone which is bezel set securely within a raise...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Target Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco style ruby and diamond double target engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is predominantly set with a sparkly round brilliant cut diamond which is b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts Bvlgari's well-known serpent motif which wraps round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
