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Bvlgari

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 (eventually spelled 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, BVLGARI 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, BVLGARI’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, BVLGARI 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 BVLGARI brand.

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage BVLGARI jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

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BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Ring 357876 Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18-karat rose gold and adorned with pavé diamonds, this Bulgari Serpenti Viper Two-Coil ring exudes elegance and sophistication. Perfect for those who appreciate avant-g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bvlgari

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Passo Doppio Collection 18 Karat Gold Band Ring Finger Size 9
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Passo Doppio Collection 18 Karat Gold Band Ring is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the timeless beauty of gold with a modern and unique design. Ring is 5.2 mm wide, 0.22 inch Ring finger size 9...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Bvlgari

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this rar...
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20th Century Italian Modern Bvlgari

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.ZERO1 18k Rose Gold Black Ceramica Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2254 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Serial Number F1**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Date: 2016 Weight 12.3 g Length 47 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If ...
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2010s Italian Bvlgari

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bvlgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a stunning vintage Bvlgari bangle bracelet set, adorned with exquisite amethyst and citrine stones. This timeless piece exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a pe...
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1980s Vintage Bvlgari

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Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original 2010 Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Cufflinks
By Bvlgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 2010, iconic, absolutely chic Bvlgari Bvlgari Cufflinks. The Bvlgari Bvlgari motif becomes from the beginning a new timeless classic of this outstanding brand, here declined...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bvlgari

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Historic Bvlgari Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Historic Bulgari Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set A spectacular necklace and matching earrings set featuring a fringe design. The necklace con...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bvlgari

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B. Zero Aquamarine Estate Eternity Band
By Bvlgari
Located in Miami, FL
Fall in love with the exquisite Bvlgari B. Zero Aquamarine Estate Eternity Band.  Crafted from 18kt. white gold, this stunning ring boasts 31pcs of magnificent aquamarines. channel s...
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2010s Modern Bvlgari

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Bzero1 Ring
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While the BVLGARI Serpenti watch technically arrived first, it was a decorative bracelet from the Italian luxury jewelry house’s signature line that made a notable impact, thanks to a little help from Hollywood.In 1962, the brand garnered international attention after its now-legendary serpent motif made its way into a photograph taken on the set of the star-studded historical epic Cleopatra. A BVLGARI Serpenti bracelet — with its stunning snake head encrusted with diamonds — was wrapped arou...
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Number Available
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Bvlgari jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Bvlgari jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Bvlgari jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Bvlgari diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 14 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Antinori Fine Jewels, Cellini, and Gucci. Prices for Bvlgari jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,398 and tops out at $295,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $9,600.
Questions About Bvlgari
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton owns Bulgari as of December 2021. The French company based in Paris is also the owner of many other luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and Tiffany & Co. You'll find a range of Bulgari apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The Bvlgari Serpenti motif came out in the 1940s. The first snake jewels in the Bvlgari archives were coiled gold Tubogas bracelets representing the body, with a watch for the head. Initially, the house collaborated on the timepieces with Swiss companies like Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger LeCoultre. Bvlgari began making bold coiled gold bracelets with gem-encrusted snake heads and tails like the one Elizabeth Taylor sported around 1950. Shop a collection of Bvlgari jewelry and watches from some of the top sellers in the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, BVLGARI jewelry is good. Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, BVLGARI’s signature style, which is bold and often sees an incorporation of yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones, began to emerge when the founder Sotirios Voulgaris’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. Find BVLGARI jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, most Bvlgari pieces have serial numbers. When using a serial number to identify an authentic Bvlgari piece, look for crisp, clear numbers that are either engraved or embossed, depending on the item. Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bvlgari’s signature style, which is bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones, began to emerge when founder Sotirios Voulgaris’s sons inherited the business, in 1932. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Bvlgari pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, BVLGARI is a luxury brand. The term describes a company that produces finely crafted products and sells them at aspirational price points. Bulgari watches, jewelry and accessories fit this definition. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Bulgari watches and other products.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if a Bvlgari ring is real, first examine the stamps. On both sides of authentic rings, you’ll find the Bvlgari logo in the correct font with a “V” in place of the “U.” Some styles have the name just once along with the word “Roma,” while others show the brand name twice with dots separating them. With either style, the letters should be clean and evenly spaced. Replicas may have the correct wording but have only faint stamps or bunched characters. Shop a selection of Bvlgari rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your Bvlgari jewelry is real or fake. Authentic Bvlgari uses a capital Latin alphabet, which means that the U is replaced with a V and it is marked as BVLGARI. You can also see the Bvlgari hallmark, the brand’s name, the type of metal and a “Made in Italy” stamp on its jewelry. Shop a collection of authentic BVLGARI jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To check if your BVLGARI ring is real, check all the details of the design. The size of the ring will be stamped inside and should be crisp and easy to read. The ring box will also be stamped with BVLGARI’s logo in gold. Shop a collection of BVLGARI jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are two excellent ways to spot a fake BVLGARI bracelet. All BVLGARI jewelry has a hallmark with the brand’s name and ‘Made in Italy’. Also, BVLGARI uses the Latin alphabet, which replaces the ‘u’ with a ‘v’, a common thing overlooked on fakes. Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris set up his shop in Rome, Italy, in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (eventually spelled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture).You can shop expertly vetted BVLGARI designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Key features to look for in a genuine Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring include the materials and stamped lettering on the ring. All genuine B.Zero1 rings from Bvlgari are made of 18K white, yellow, or rose gold. White gold can become less brilliant over time, but fakes made of cheaper silver will show obvious discoloration. The logo and lettering of BVLGARI should be clearly and evenly stamped twice around its band. Bvlgari rings have inspired fakes over the years, so it’s important to purchase from a certified seller. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Bvlgari B.Zero1 rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell a fake Bulgari Serpenti watch, start by looking at the brand name on the dial. The correct spelling of Bulgari on a timepiece is "Bvlgari." If you see a "U" instead of a "V," the watch is unlikely to be real. Also, closely examine the hour markers and hands. On fake watches, these elements may not be completely aligned or uniform in shape. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Bulgari Serpenti watches on 1stDibs.

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