I’ve been kinda obsessing over it lately, scrolling through endless listings online, and honestly, it’s a rabbit hole. You start with, like, a quick search for a ring, and suddenly you’re looking at aviator sunglasses that probably cost more than my rent. (Seriously, BV6183s… they’re kinda iconic, aren’t they? Even if they are, you know, sunglasses. Still, Bulgari sunglasses are just…different.)
The thing that gets me is the craftsmanship. You read about “impeccable craftsmanship” and “rich history,” and it sounds like marketing fluff, but then you *see* it. Like that 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring they mention in one of those blurbs? Seriously, the way they work with gold… it’s just… ugh, I don’t even know the right word. Maybe “luxurious”? Yeah, that works. Luxurious AF.
And the designs! They talk about “iconic vintage jewelry designs” and I’m like, “Okay, sure, *everything’s* iconic these days,” but then you start recognizing the styles. Like, the rings, especially. You can tell it’s Bulgari without even seeing the name. I think it’s the boldness? They’re not afraid to be, like, *out there* with their designs. And that’s why I think the Modern and Contemporary vintage Bulgari rings are of considerable interest. They’re not trying to be something they’re not.
I was looking at some stuff on Vinted the other day (yes, I know, fancy Bulgari on Vinted, who am I?), and even *there*, nestled between, like, someone’s old t-shirts and a questionable handbag, was a little Bulgari necklace. Obviously, I didn’t buy it (hello, budget!), but it just goes to show, this stuff is *everywhere*. It’s a testament to the Maison’s over 130 years of history.
Then there’s TVB… Antique estate Bulgari jewelry? Sounds expensive, and probably is. But I bet you can find certified Bulgari fine jewelry there, like rings, pendant necklaces, bracelets, watches, earrings, & more. The idea of owning a piece that’s been around for, like, decades, maybe even generations… that’s pretty cool. It’s more than just jewelry; it’s a piece of history.
