The Bvlgari's descend from an ancient family of Greek silversmiths whose activity began in the small village of Epirus. In the mid 19th century Sotirio emigrated to Italy where in 1884 he opened his first shop in via Sistina in Rome. With the help of his sons Costantino and Giorgio, in 1905 he inaugurated the shop in via Condotti, which still today is Bvlgari's flagship store.

On July 17th ,1995 the Holding Company Bvlgari S.P.A. is quoted on the Italian Stock Exchange Telematic system and the International SEAQ in London. Today, Bvlgari company's development with the intent of better serving an international market, while remaining fine and prestigious jewellers.