What's in a Name - Bulgari

We recently purchased this gold Bulgari ring set with a pear shaped sapphire. Bulgari, founded in Rome in 1884, is one of the great international jewelers. They just celebrated their 125th birthday, so it’s only fitting that we feature one of their classic designs!

This particular piece is emblematic of the jewelry house’s flagship tubogas (gas pipe) motif, which is made from two long strips of gold or steel with raised edges wrapped around a base. The pieces form a flexible band with sleek, rounded contours produced without soldering. The tubogas technique was first used by Bulgari in the 1940’s and has come in and out of style somewhat regularly since then. The jewelry’s coiled appearance conjures images of a snake, which is a theme that Bulgari has long embraced. They recently launched their Serpenti collection, which features a new take on the classic snake design and has been very popular.

It would be almost impossible to talk about Bulgari without mentioning Elizabeth Taylor, who has always adorned herself with Bulgari jewels. She wore a Bulgari serpent watch bracelet in the epic film Cleopatra in 1962. Many people credit her with popularizing the look and making it a classic over time. Print this post