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Bvlgari "Cerchi Astrale" Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
the celestial bodies and their captivating allure. Designed with exquisite 18 Karat white gold, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari. The Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Earrings blend
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Openwork Logo Spiral One Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold SZ 53 US 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
creative vision. Crafted in lustrous 18K yellow gold. It features the iconic BVLGARI logo as a bold element
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Openwork Logo Spiral One Band Ring 18K Rose Gold SZ 52 US 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
creative vision. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features the iconic BVLGARI logo as a bold element
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Openwork Logo Spiral One Band Ring 18K Rose Gold SZ 56 US 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
creative vision. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features the iconic BVLGARI logo as a bold element
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage BVLGARI Diamond Hematite Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set in 18K Yellow/Pink
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
-accented hematite cufflinks with a matching tie pin, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow and pink gold. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Monete 7 Coin Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 7 gold Byzantine coins and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Divas Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Divas' Dream En Tremblant Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.85 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

White Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1960 Articulated Flexible Bracelet In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with flexible articulated links made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari ‘Lucea’ Collection 18kt White Gold 1.85 ct. Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari ‘Lucea’ Collection 18kt White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings From Bvlgari’s iconic Lucea
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Early 2000s European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Serpenti Viper One-Coil Ring 350667
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
material is interspersed with diamonds, all set in 18-karat rose gold. It will be your new fine jewelry go
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Two Band Matt Black Ceramic Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 54 US 6.75
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold. It features a two-band B.zero1 ring with all matt black ceramic in the
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Rare Astrale Multi-Gem Watch AE36G
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunningly rare multi-gem ladies 36mm Astrale wristwatch, crafted in yellow gold by Bvlgari
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Y...

Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Onyx Quartz Watch W/Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Introducing the Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Onyx watch, model SPP26BGD1GD10.1T. This exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Legend Wave Band Ring in 18k White Gold w/Cert Size 10 / EU 63
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Legend (Zaha Hadid design) Metal: 18k White Gold Hallmark: Bvlgari Au750 63 LPHW2M Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 18 Karat White Gold 3 Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Authentic Bvlgari B.Zero 1 three band ring in 18k white gold. This beautiful ring features 3 bands
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diagono XL 42mm 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Mens Watch BB42GL
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Unworn band. The watch shows light signs of wear or scratches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Star Of David Shape Citrine Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Star Of David Shape Citrine Bombe Ring By Bulgari. The Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow
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20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Spiral Tubogas Three Band
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
A Bulgari ring in 18-carat yellow gold, collection 'B.Zero1', composed of spiral tubogas. Each end
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari GIA Sapphire Diamond Bulgari Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
luxurious combination of platinum and 18k white gold. Center Stone: Type: Natural Sapphire (Heated, No
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1990s European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Monete, Faustina the Younger, earrings, 18kt gold with accent diamonds.
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Bvlgari Monete, Faustina the Younger, earrings, 18kt gold with accent diamonds. Engraved in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Vintage Unheated Vivid Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
. The necklace itself is crafted in 18K yellow gold, measuring 14.5 inches in length and 7 mm in width
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Vintage Platinum Diamond Floral Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bvlgari Vintage Platinum Diamond Floral Bracelet, circa 1960s This exceptional vintage bracelet by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Zero-1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This contemporary Bulgari B.Zero1 ring is expertly crafted in 18k white gold and features the
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Magnificent Estate 18KT White Gold Fancy Bvlgari Huggie Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Estate Rare
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari BZero 18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet New Box Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in radiant 18K rose gold and showcases the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Flexi Snake Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Steel Flexi Snake Band Ring. This stylish
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Steel

Bvlgari Milano Movable Kinetic Astrale Cocktail Ring in 18Kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bulgari. This iconic movable Astrale ring, was crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats, with high
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti SPP26G Twirl Diamond in Rose Gold on Diamond Onyx Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Embrace luxury with this Bvlgari watch crafted in 18k rose gold and mixed metals, featuring 4.12
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Fiorever 18kt Rose Gold And Diamonds Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
Splendido girocollo Bulgari Fiorever in oro rosa 18 carati, emblema dell’eleganza sofisticata e del
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BVLGARI toi et moi Yellow Diamond Ring t
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Platinum, 18K Gold, and Yellow Diamond Ring the modern 'toi et moi' ring featuring two
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1970 Geometric Pendant Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The design is composed by a hanging large circle, which
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Scuba Diagono Chronograph 18 Karat Gold Case AC 38 G
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. Movement: Automatic Case Material: 18-karat solid yellow gold Band Material: Rubber Band width: 22mm
Category

Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings These modern Bvlgari
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Early 2000s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Title: Bvlgari 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant F VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Corona Necklace 1.02 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond necklace from the corona collection. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bzero1 Ring with Agate by Bvlgari in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
fashioned from lustrous 18 Karat rose gold with a centerpiece of agate. In some beliefs, agate is thought to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BVLGARI Lvcea Tubogas 103123 Unisex Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Lvcea Tubogas 103123 Unisex Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/Rose Gold SKU: 139336 PRIMARY
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

BVLGARI Milano Signature Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With Round Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
collection crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished in the
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring in 18k White Gold w/Cert Size 6 / EU 53
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Bvlgari B.zero1 Triple Band Ring is a striking design crafted in 18k white gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Slim Necklace White Gold Full Pavé Diamonds 351090
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
condition, avoid all exposure to moisture, perfume, lotions, and chemicals. Details: 18k White Gold 8.21ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Peridot Amethyst and Diamond Mediterranean Eden Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
engraved with the signature Bvlgari logo, a vibrant peridot bead, and a sculpted hollow gold drop. They
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2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet solid and Diamonds. 103.2 grams
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement with this luxurious vintage Bvulgari cuff bracelet crafted in solid 18k yellow
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Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Citrine Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari Allegra Citrine Lemon Quartz 18k White Gold Statement Ring. Beautiful large fancy cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Design Legend 18 Karat Rose Gold White Ceramic Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti RG Two-coil Rose Gold Full Pavé Diamond Bracelet 357270
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Viper Two-Coil Bracelet each 18-karat rose gold scale is set with glimmering diamonds that total nearly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Three Band Ring Size O (56)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bvlagri. This is the three band model crafted from 18ct white gold. The B.zero1 collection is inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI GIA Certified 14 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of exquisite Bvlgari drop earrings featuring a total diamond weight of 13.97 carats. These
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B Zero1 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Modern Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This luxurious Bvlgari B.Zero1 hinged bangle bracelet is crafted from 18-karat white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams. The ring features a modern spiral silhouette with four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Slim Bracelet White Gold Full Pavé Diamonds 361144
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
sinuosity of the snake. Serpenti Viper one-coil slim bracelet in 18 kt white gold set with full pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Model BB302T 30mm Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold More Rare Large Dial Tubogas Watch Model: BB 30
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring 18kt White Gold Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
collection. B.zero1 four-band ring in 18 kt white gold. Ring Size: 55 (7 US) Not Resizable Weight: 12.9g
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Roma Reversible Links Necklace In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds Onyxes
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
reversible and can be wear either way. It was masterfully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats, with high
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold Catene Chain Necklace with B.Zero1 Mini Pendant 37.31g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This rare and luxurious Bvlgari necklace features a bold Catene chain in 18ct yellow gold, paired
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Black Ceramic B.zero Ring Size L (52)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of bvlgari bvlgari 18k gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3343 vintage or 2156 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of bvlgari bvlgari 18k gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A choice in our collection of bvlgari bvlgari 18k gold can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1877, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our bvlgari bvlgari 18k gold for sale are for women, but there are 1382 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k Gold?

The price for a piece of bvlgari bvlgari 18k gold starts at $1 and tops out at $5,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,796.

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.