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Vintage Bulgari Gold Earrings Gemstone
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute pair of clip-on vintage Bulgari earrings. Made of 18k gold, featuring cabochon amethyst and
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1970s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Bulgari Gold Earrings Gemstone
Vintage Bulgari Gold Earrings Gemstone
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W 0.6 in L 0.7 in
Bulgari Gold Earrings and Ring Set with Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari Earrings and Ring in yellow gold, white gold set with cabochon cut emerald and rubies
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Gold Peridot Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 1/2” HALLMARKS: BD 9564, 750, BVLGARI ITEM DETAILS: Bulgari Gold Peridot Cornucopia Earrings
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold

Bulgari Gold Pyramid Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 1" x 1" Hallmarks: Bvlgari, 750 An pair of iconic Bulgari Pyramid earrings made of 18k gold and
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Open Heart Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold open heart earrings by Bvlgari. Earrings measure 30mm x 29mm. Marked: Bvlgari
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold Bvlgari Doppio Cuore earrings. Measuring 26mm x 26mm. Marked: Bvlgari, 750
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold Doppio Cuore earrings by Bulgari, adorned with approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Monete Ancient Coin Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold Monete Bvlgari earrings, with Ancient coins. Earrings are 20mm in diameter. Marked
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold

Bulgari Gold and Hematite Parenthesis Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18k gold and hematite Parenthesis hoop earrings. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Each sculpted and polished gold earring with round diamond
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1980s Italian Modern Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Coral and Chrysoprase 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari earrings in 18kt yellow gold with coral and chrysoprase. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Alveare Gold Stainless Steel Huggie Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Bulgari Alveare huggie earrings made of 18k gold and stainless steel. Stamped with
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Swirl Earrings by Bulgari. These earrings are made for pierced ears
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Earrings by Bulgari. With 2x round brilliant cut intense pink
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Bulgari tubogas earrings, made of 18k gold. The earrings carry a classic tubogas
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1970s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
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H 0.75 in W 0.38 in
Bulgari Pyramid White Gold Earrings Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of iconic Bulgari Pyramid earrings, made in 18k white gold, feature diamond. Perhaps, the
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Hematite 18K Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari earrings made with 18k gold, hematite and diamond. The earrings are composed of tapered hematite
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1990s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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

 Bulgari Diamond Hematite 18K Gold Earrings
 Bulgari Diamond Hematite 18K Gold Earrings
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W 0.88 in L 0.88 in
Bulgari Vintage Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings, measuring 1 3/16 inches in length X 5/8 inch
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ancient Coin Platinum Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Ancient Coin earrings, made of platinum and 18k yellow gold. The coin is Greek. On the
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1970s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bellmore, NY
Fine pair of diamond and 18K white gold drop earrings by Enigma, Gianni Bulgari. Designed as
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
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H 2.25 in W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Bulgari Beehive 18 kt. Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
Paio di orecchini a cerchio realizzati in oro 18 kt. firmati Bulgari. Questo iconico design
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1990s Italian Modern Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Floral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Bulgari Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 25.9 grams Gemstone: 0.55 cts Round
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Spiga White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings from the Spiga collection, each earring is adorned with the
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Spiga White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings from the Spiga collection, each earring is adorned with the
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari ‘Celtaura’ Gold and Multi-Colored Gemstones Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Celtaura Style 18k yellow gold drop earrings with multi-colored gemstones in rose and green
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic and elegant diamond half hoop earrings by Bulgari. They consist of 44 diamonds; VS 1 quality
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1990s Italian Modern Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Earrings
Bulgari Diamond Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
Bulgari Modernist Quilted Gold Button Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
These iconic Bulgari modernist 18 karat yellow gold quilted button clip earrings are simply perfect
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1980s Italian Modernist Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Yellow Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of collectable 18kt yellow gold hoop earrings, highlighted with impeccable yellow enamel
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1970s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of diamond and 18k yellow gold dome earrings by Bulgari, circa 1970-80s. They features
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Earrings
Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Earrings
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D 0.32 in Dm 0.94 in
Bulgari Intarsio 18K White Gold Onyx Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chic Bulgari earrings from the Intarsio collection. Made of 18K white gold, with onyx
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Bulgari Vintage Citrine Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings showcasing 2 fancy cut Citrine stones atop of 18k yellow gold
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1990s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Citrine, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage Citrine Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings showcasing 2 fancy cut Citrine stones atop of 18k yellow gold
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1990s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Citrine, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k yellow gold earrings, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphire, and ruby, signed
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1950s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Yellow Gold and Pearl Double Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 18 karat yellow gold - 6.5- 7 mm round cultured pearls Hallmarks: BA17102, BVLGARI, 750 Total
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Doppio Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Bulgari Doppio Earrings accented with approx. 8 cts of Diamonds. Signed Bulgari and
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1990s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Doppio Diamond Earrings
Bulgari Doppio Diamond Earrings
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Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bellmore, NY
spirit of romance and luxury with the Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings. Whether worn
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Peridot Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Iconic Bulgari design for these Bold clip on/pin earrings, designed and made in Italy in solid 18k
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi Three Circle Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Astrale Cerchi Three Circle Drop Earrings by Bulgari. These earrings are made for
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1990s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow and White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tailored half hoop earrings by Bulgari. Top and bottom are yellow gold with white in the center
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1990s Italian Contemporary Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Iconic Bulgari design for these Bold rare earrings, designed and made in Italy in solid 18k yellow
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Hematite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Classic Bulgari design for these Tubogas earrings, designed and made in Italy in solid 18k yellow
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18k Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18k Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Earrings Approx. 1 cts of diamond. Earrings Diameter
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1960s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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18k Gold

Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold, Hematite & Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18k yellow gold, hematite & pink tourmaline earrings. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Hematite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari 18k Gold Heart Shaped Peridot and Cabochon Tourmaline Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of vintage Bulgari 18k yellow gold earrings showcasing heart shaped peridots and
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Two-Color Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of Bulgari two-color 18 karat gold earclips featuring 24 round diamonds totaling
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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

Bulgari 18K White Gold Diamond Tremblant Flower Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exceptional tremblant flower shaped earrings by Bulgari. 18K white gold, 5.75ct of
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Diva's Dream 18K White Gold Diamond Chandelier Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite chandelier earrings by Bvlgari, set in 18K white gold featuring approx. 10.5ct
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Bulgari Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 29.8 grams Gemstone: 3.75 cts round
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Earrings
Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Earrings
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Estate Bulgari Square Pave Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Bulgari Square Pave Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings feature 4ctw of pave
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1980s Modern Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Earrings Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
latter features a yellow gold rim that enhances the diamond making it appear bigger. The Bulgari earrings
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1990s American Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Bulgari Earrings Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond
Vintage Bulgari Earrings Platinum Fancy Yellow Diamond
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H 0.88 in W 0.63 in D 0.5 in
Bulgari Colombian Emerald Ruby Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of earrings set with Colombian cabochon emeralds and rubies, made by Bulgari. Weight of
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Doppio Heart Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Very stilish 1980’s Bulgari Tubogas earrings. 18 kit gold and green heart shaped tourmalines Total
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari ancient coin earrings, feature diamond and ruby. It’s one of the iterations of the beloved Bulgari
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Ancient Coin Earrings
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W 0.63 in L 0.75 in
18 Kt Vintage Bulgari Earrings Parentesi Collection, Bulgari box & Estimation
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Designer earrings by Bulgari. A quality pair of 18 kt. gold earrings from Bulgari
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1990s Italian Artisan Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Emerald and Sapphire Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These 18K gold, emerald, sapphire and diamond clip earrings by Bulgari date from the 1980s
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Late 20th Century Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Emerald and Sapphire Clip Earrings
Bulgari Emerald and Sapphire Clip Earrings
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Vintage Bulgari Pearls Diamonds Clip Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Very stilish 1970’s Bulgari earrings. 18 kt gold, diamonds and Cultured pearls (7 mm) Signed
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Late 20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a
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1980s Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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

Bulgari Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Pair of Bulgari earrings featuring a center
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Large Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of the classic Bulgari Doppio Cuore earrings in yellow gold, featuring diamonds. The
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1980s Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Doppio Cuore Large Diamond Earrings
Bulgari Doppio Cuore Large Diamond Earrings
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Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of bulgari gold vintage earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 33 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of bulgari gold vintage earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 3 Citrine versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of mixed cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our bulgari gold vintage earrings for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Bulgari Gold Vintage Earrings?

Prices for bulgari gold vintage earrings start at $1,900 and top out at $27,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $6,000.

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.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.