Bulgari

Country

City

Rome

Era

e.1884

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Description

Specialties

Historically

  • Necklaces
  • Bracelets
  • Buckles and Belts
  • Style based on classicism & Renaissance gold work.
  • Emphasis on wearable jewels.
  • Large gems and exotic shapes and forms with gems and enamel.

Founder

  • Sotirio Bulgari (1857-1932)
  • Greek by birth, From a family of goldsmiths since antiquity.
  • Joined by his sons Constantine – 1889 and Giorgio in 1890.
  • Specialized in jewelry

1881

  • Sotino Bulgary Arrives in Italy.

1884

  • Opened his first shop at 85 Via Sistina.

1905

  • 10 Via Condotti location opened and became the brand’s flagship.

1934

  • 10 Via Condotti was expanded and remodeled by Forestano di Fausto and the “U” in Bulgari became an ancient Roman “V”