Sotirios Voulgaris (1857 - 1932), or Sotirio Bulgari in Italian (Σωτήριος Βουλγάρης in Greek), was a Greek silversmith and distinguished businessman,[1][2] who founded the company Bulgari (or Bvlgari) which flourished in business in Italy, and later internationally in the area of gold- and silversmithing and fashion accessory.[3][4]