Bulgari Necklaces & Pendants

The Bulgari brand traces its origins to the Greek Peloponnesus, where Sotirios Voulgaris, also spelled Bulgaris, first opened a store in the late 19th century. By the early 1880s, Bulgaris has moved to Rome, Italy, which was where, three years later, the “Bulgari” company would emerge.

Since the brand's establishment, Bulgari jewels have become the beacon of the best and most breathtaking craftsmanship in the world. Blending bits of the Greco-Roman world with the refinement of the Renaissance, Bulgari’s concepts charted a new course for jewelry in the mid-20th century.

So renowned were Bulgari’s jewels that they became synonymous with the “Italian School” of design. While quoting elements of generations past, Bulgari also strived to infuse his jewels with a nod to the future. Resulting were collections that were tastefully timeless, a tradition that has continued to their designs today.

Quick Facts

• Richard Burton gifted his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, a Bulgari Sapphire Sautoir for her birthday in 1972. Amassing just under 53 carats of cabochon sapphires fitted in an amazing Art Deco pattern and featuring a detachable pendant, the sautoir sold for $5,906,500 at a Christie’s auction in 2011
• Bulgari’s 1965 bib necklace was a featured inclusion in the recent “The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond 1950-1990” show. With amethysts, emeralds, diamonds, and turquoise, the necklace is compelling for its intricate craftsmanship
• Bulgari, under the helm of Sotirios’ grandson, Paolo, expanded their portfolio into the hotel industry in the early 21st century. Joining with Marriot Hotel’s Luxury Division, Bulgari launched their first hotel 2004 in Milan, Italy