Bulgari is an Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer. The trademark is usually written “BVLGARI” in ancient Roman style, and is derived from the surname of the company’s Greek founder, Sotirio Voulgaris.

Although the company made a name for itself with jewelry, today it is a recognized luxury brand that markets several product lines includingwatches, handbags, fragrances, accessories, and hotels.

Sotirio Voulgaris began his career as a jeweller in his home village Paramythia where his first store is still to be seen. In 1877, he left for Corfu and then Naples. In 1881 he finally moved to Rome, where in 1884 he founded his company and opened his second shop in via Sistina.

The current flagship store in via dei Condotti was opened in 1905 by Bulgari with the help of his two sons, Constantino (1889–1973) and Giorgio (1890–1966).

Bulgari opened its first international locations in New York City, Paris, Geneva and Monte Carlo in the 1970s. In 1984, Sotirios’ grandsons Paolo and Nicola Bulgari were named Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the company and nephew Francesco Trapani was named CEO.  In 1995, the company was listed on the Borsa Italiana.

The company’s Swiss subsidiary, Bulgari Time S.A., is responsible for Bulgari watch production. It was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Neuchatel. Bulgari Time SA employs about 500 people.

Today, Bulgari watches make up approximately 29% of the company’s total turnover. Bulgari has started developing its own calibers and parts, including highly complicated mechanisms and basic calibers. The Bulgari watch collection comprises the following lines: Bulgari-Bulgari, Assioma, Rettangolo, Ergon, and Diagono.

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Bulgari Collection

Bulgari Movements