Who owns Bulgari?
Bulgari is owned by LVMH (France, EPA: MC), which has owned the brand since 30 September 2011.[1] Bulgari was founded in 1884 in Rome and was independent until 2011.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1884–2011)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Rome
- Founded
- 1884
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Luxury goods › Jewellery & watches
- Parent ticker
- EPA: MC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Bulgari
Bulgari is a Roman jeweller founded in 1884 by a Greek silversmith, known for coloured gemstones and a Mediterranean aesthetic distinct from the Parisian houses. LVMH acquired it in 2011 in a share exchange with the founding family that valued it at about €4.3 billion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Bulgari?
The parent company of Bulgari is LVMH, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Bulgari Italian or French?
Bulgari originated in Italy in 1884, but it is owned today by LVMH, which is headquartered in France. So Bulgari is an Italian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has LVMH owned Bulgari?
LVMH has owned Bulgari since 30 September 2011.
Who owned Bulgari before LVMH?
Bulgari was an independent company from its founding in 1884 in Rome until LVMH acquired it in 2011.
Is Bulgari still owned by LVMH?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Bulgari is still owned by LVMH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] LVMH Universal Registration Document 2025 — LVMH, Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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