A Guide to Bulgari Serpenti Collections

Bulgari is widely recognized for its exceptional creations, but perhaps none more so than its Serpenti collection.

When you’re in search of something truly distinctive, certain ultra-luxury collections stand out. Bulgari’s Serpenti collection is precisely one of those providing a range of unparalleled options. From the Bulgari Serpenti bags to iconic Serpenti jewelry and watches, there are a plethora of treasures available to you. Whichever category you’re eyeing from Bulgari’s collection, the Serpenti tells a unique story and holds significant investment value. 

Bulgari Serpenti Handbags

When you think of Bulgari, handbags may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Totally understandable. But I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that Bulgari’s Serpenti handbags are not just accessories; they’re symbols of the brand’s rich history and the essence of empowerment. Translation: great timeless bags. 

For anyone who may not know, the Serpenti snake motif holds immense significance for Bulgari, representing strength, beauty, and transformation. To be honest, it’s an even better time to snatch a Serpenti bag with Bulgari recently celebrating 75 years of excellence! They’ve been around long enough that you know they’re doing something right. 

The Serpenti Forever handbag line, in particular, underscores Bulgari’s enduring legacy blending the brand’s unique heritage and craftsmanship with the iconic Serpenti motif. Other Bulgari handbag lines include the Serpenti Cabochon, Serpentine, and Bvlgari Roma. As one of Italy’s premier luxury brands leave it to Bulgari to offer some of the finest pieces to elevate your wardrobe. 

Bulgari Serpenti handbags are gorgeous. I’m not in the slightest disappointed. There are so many variations of Serpenti bags whether you prefer something more classic and muted or fun and sparkly (and sensational). But the Serpenti motif isn’t limited to just handbags; it’s a recurring theme across Bulgari’s fine jewelry and luxury watches as well.

Bulgari Serpenti Fine Jewelry

Humbly speaking, this is where it gets really exciting. If your favorite animal is the Bulgari Serpenti we are completely in agreement with that sentiment, just like Audrey Peters. Serpenti jewelry is stunning, and so easy to layer and mix with other pieces. Need I say, if Zendaya wears it, every luxury lover must have something from the Serpenti collection to take their style to the next level. 

From necklaces and rings to earrings and bracelets, Bulgari Serpenti jewelry explores every avenue. In fact, the collection is one of Charles Gross’ favorites. Go ahead. Take a moment to zoom in and admire that bracelet he’s wearing. 

Charles Gross is wearing the Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet. It’s a double-layered bracelet that wraps around coiling the wrist just right and set with pave diamonds. Truly a stunner. I’m frozen in awe, caught in that same posture, with that same adoring look.

Types of Bulgari Jewelry

The Serpenti Viper: Within Bulgari’s fine jewelry sector, variations of the Serpenti collection exist, with the Serpenti Viper as one of them. The Viper line is an ultra-modern interpretation of the Serpenti using geometric and sleek shapes. For those who are wearers (and or admirers) of the Cartier Clash line, Bulgari’s Viper line is a great addition with a similar aesthetic.

The Serpenti Seduttori: You may also come across the Serpenti Seduttori line which focuses on the magnetic power of the eyes and their ability to seduce. In the Serpenti Seduttori jewelry line, the snake head is more prominent. Honestly, this gives you every reason to show ‘em what you’re made of! 

BONUS: A more affordable Serpenti jewelry piece is the Bulgari Serpenti Forever bracelet which incorporates the iconic snake head with a luxurious leather or knitted bracelet – some wrap around the wrist in the same way that many other Serpenti pieces do.  

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: A Rare Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Necklace

While each line is slightly unique, together these jewelry pieces celebrate the head of the snake combined with the use of the finest materials and craftsmanship. The skill needed to create these intricate pieces is remarkable with most of these pieces incorporating the tubogas technique which takes hours of specialist work. There’s nothing quite like the Serpenti line, making Bulgari a  real standout in the world of fine jewelry. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection. 

Bulgari Serpenti Watches

Alas, Serpenti watches. Also one-of-a-kind. Bulgari was among the first jewelry makers of the 20th century to transform the serpent into a timepiece. Initially, in the late 1940s, these watches featured supple bodies crafted from polished yellow gold, either in flexible tubogas bands or gold mesh. Over time, variations in serpent Tubogas watches explored different case shapes and dial designs, with materials ranging from gold to steel. 

By the 1960s, serpent watches began to mimic the reptile’s scales, concealing the watchcase within the snake’s head. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the Tubogas technique truly defined the iconic Bulgari serpents as we know today. Despite its unconventional origin inspired by gas carrier pipes, Serpenti Tubogas watches are highly luxurious with a cutting-edge look.

The Sedutorri line also expands to watches embodying similar characteristics with a scale like pattern for the bracelet. Additionally you can find Serpenti Spiga watches which are characteristic of having a carved texture with an abstract wheat stalk pattern.  

Nobody embraces the snake quite like Bulgari. Bulgari’s Serpenti collection offers a level of exclusivity that’s hard to come by elsewhere with categories spanning from bags and jewelry to watches. Which Serpenti item would you choose? 

Shop all Bulgari at FASHIONPHILE. For more watch content, learn about iconic Rolex watch collections or this guide to Cartier watches.