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Bulgari White and Rose Gold Diamond Tondo Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white and rose gold pendant from the Tondo collection by Bvlgari. The pendant features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Bulgari 8.50 Carats Pavè Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Parentesi Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar style necklace is comprised of interlocking hourglass links with ribbed arch links
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 7.87 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiga Vintage Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s; from the Spiga
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Vintage 1980s Modern Link Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Unusual Agate Ruby Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt yellow gold curb link chain sustaining an unusual pendant representing the portrait of "La
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1990 s 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Passo Doppio Vintage Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one half white gold and one half yellow gold. With jump ring spacer links. Completed by lobster clasp
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1990s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond-set Parentesi Necklace and Pendant Earclips Demi Parure
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, showcasing the same brilliant-cut diamonds in 18-carat white gold. Signed Bulgari with SB maker's mark, UK
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1990s European Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Bar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, this Bvlgari 18K White Gold Ingot Bar Necklace comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tubogas Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Choker Necklace - Bvlgari C. 60 s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
18-karat white and yellow gold. Resting comfortably against the collar bone, the necklace illustrates
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Vintage 1960s Retro Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI Mediterranean Eden 18K WG Diamond Topaz Drop Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic BULGARI 18K white gold diamond topaz drop pendant necklace. Lariat style necklace is from
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 1990 s 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Unisex Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of yellow gold oval shaped twisted link chain Accented by white gold elongated link
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Astrale Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond necklace by Bvlgari from the Astrale collection. The necklace features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Elisia Diamond, Emeralds and Blue/Pink Sapphires Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Elisia” necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds, emeralds and
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond and Onyx Intarsio Collection Disc Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bulgari 18kwg diamond and onyx disc pendant with adjustable length necklace chain, from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 WHITE GOLD DIAMOND NECKLACE. The B.zero1 necklace is a true statement of Bulgari
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This solid 18K white gold necklace is a signed and hallmarked rare, vintage piece from Bvlgari's
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This solid 18K white gold necklace is a signed and hallmarked rare, vintage piece from Bvlgari's
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
in estate condition, this Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Necklace comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Amethyst and Topaz B.Zero1 Earrings and Necklace Jewellery Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold amethyst and topaz Bvlgari necklace and earring suite from the B.zero1
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18K White Gold Necklace is offered in estate condition inclusive of a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond Multi-Gemstone Snake Head Necklace in 18kwg
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold. Accompanied by Bulgari box and certificate of authenticity. The snake head drop measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Onyx Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Onyx Necklace is expertly crafted in 18K white gold. It features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This classic Bvlgari necklace isn’t shy about name-dropping. The necklace is made with an 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold 0.09ct Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K White Gold Bvlgari necklace is a versatile piece that will instantly elevate any outfit
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Chic and sophisticated, this Bvlgari B.Zero necklace will always make a statement. On this elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond necklace from the B.Zero1 collection. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Astrale 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Stylized, circular forms give this Bvlgari Astrale its instantly captivating appearance. The bold pendant measures 2.0 long by 0.80 wide and is suspended from a delicate 18 chain. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Divas Dream 2.42ct Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
with every movement. Suspended from a delicate white gold chain, the pendant sits gracefully at the
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18k White Gold Silk Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
From the Parentesi Collection, this Bvlgari necklace features a 1.5"" x 0.75"" pendant in 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari an 18 Carat Gold B. Zero.1 Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Firenze, IT
The spiral band, with raised Bulgari logo sides. Signed Bulgari, AF7A55. Italian marks. Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Multi-Disc Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Necklace. A white gold cable chain measuring 18 inches long bears seven disc pendants; four of which are
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 18k White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Cross Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
totaling 1 carat. It is held by a 16""-long white gold necklace secured by a lobster clasp.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Pendant and Chain
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bulgari Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 52 round brilliant diamonds = 1.15 total carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Onyx Intarsio Large Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mesmerising 18k white gold diamond and onyx large necklace by Bvlgari from the Intarsio
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Ring Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
” collection. The necklace is splendidly crafted from the ever-luxurious 18K white gold and weighs 11.7 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Jade Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k white gold Bvlgari charm pendant. The pendant comprises of a ring motif with a jade
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Multi-Gem Diamond Parantesi Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An intriguing white gold multi-gemstone and diamond necklace by Bvlgari from the Parantesi
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

Bulgari Zodiac Pendant Vintage 18k Gold Steel Diamond Fine Signed Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Bulgari pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold & steel (circa 1990s). The
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bvlgari Serpenti 18k White Gold Full Diamond Pave Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
. Made from shining 18K white gold and set with a full pave of glistening white diamonds, this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Divas Dream 18K White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
scintillating. Attached to a 16.5” chain, you’ll find a striking 18K White Gold pendant measuring .63” wide and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold 1.30 ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari necklace is made of 18K white gold and weighs 15.3 grams. It is presented with an 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Triple Onyx Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
White Gold Triple Onyx Chain Necklace is offered in estate condition, inclusive of a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Triple Onyx Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
White Gold Triple Onyx Chain Necklace is offered in estate condition, inclusive of a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
pendant and an adjustable cuban link chain. Crafted in fine 18K white gold. Pendant size: 14mm. Chain
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Diamond and Onyx Intarsio Large Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond and onyx large necklace by Bvlgari from the Intarsio collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.85 Ct Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious necklace from Bvlgari is the picture of simplicity. Crafted entirely from 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace. Featuring one princess cut
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
34.1 grams. The combination of the pearls, diamonds, and white gold craftsmanship makes this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bvlgari Nuvole 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Marvelously shaped links made of gleaming 18K white gold are complemented with a dazzling setting
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BVLGARI 18k white gold DIAMONDS PARENTESI REVOLUTION Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Zürich, CH
White Gold. This Necklace has a secure lobster clasp. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold and boasts a pendant that features the Parentesi design set with glimmering diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari necklace is crafted from 18K white gold and weighs 10.4 grams. It is presented with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone Allegra Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A colourful 18k white gold Bvlgari pendant from the Allegra collection. The pendant is composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace. A beautiful Bvlgari diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Trika 18K White and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
chain is crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, forming a variety of unique shaped links. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Cross 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Vintage Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace. A beautiful Bvlgari diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Cicladi 18K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
VS clarity. Made from 18K White Gold, it’s attached to a 17” chain with lobster clasp closure
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A visually staggering vintage Bvlgari diamond tassel choker necklace set in 18k white gold. From
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Bulgari White Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bulgari white gold necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 136 vintage editions and 131 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect bulgari white gold necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a bulgari white gold necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our bulgari white gold necklace for sale are for women, but there are 50 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bulgari White Gold Necklace?

The price for a bulgari white gold necklace starts at $921 and tops out at $485,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $11,900.

Bulgari for sale on 1stDibs

Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.

Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.

The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.

In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.