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Bvlgari Coin Earrings 18k

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Rare
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Rare

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Rare

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of e...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete 18kt Gold Earrings with Diamonds, 4th Century Coins.
Bvlgari Monete 18kt Gold Earrings with Diamonds, 4th Century Coins.

Bvlgari Monete 18kt Gold Earrings with Diamonds, 4th Century Coins.

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Two ancient coins from the 4th century BC. Light and Dark. One female and one male. The woman Opuntia - 360-350 ac, the man Olyntnos 432 - 348 ac. The earrings measure 17,8 x 18,7mm,...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete Vintage Coin Earrings in 18k Yellow & White Gold, Italy, 1970s–19
Bvlgari Monete Vintage Coin Earrings in 18k Yellow & White Gold, Italy, 1970s–19

Bvlgari Monete Vintage Coin Earrings in 18k Yellow & White Gold, Italy, 1970s–19

Located in Roma, RM

refined and highly collectible pair of vintage Bulgari “Monete” earrings, crafted in Italy between the late 1970s and early 1980s, exemplifying the Roman Maison’s deep-rooted fascina...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Earrings blend history and luxury.

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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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Bvlgari Monete Coin Earrings
Bvlgari Monete Coin Earrings

Bvlgari Monete Coin Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, attributed to Bulgari, Italy. These classic Bvlgari earrings are set with coins featuring Emperor Constantine dating from 306-307 AD.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Two Tone 18k Gold Ancient Roman Coin Earrings
Bvlgari Two Tone 18k Gold Ancient Roman Coin Earrings

Bvlgari Two Tone 18k Gold Ancient Roman Coin Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A very rare pair of 18k two tone yellow gold and white gold Ancient Roman coin earrings by Bvlgari.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Earrings Monete Ancient Coins Gold Ruby
Vintage Bvlgari Earrings Monete Ancient Coins Gold Ruby

Vintage Bvlgari Earrings Monete Ancient Coins Gold Ruby

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A pair of vintage Bvlgari Monete 18k gold earrings featuring ancient coins and rubies.

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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings
Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings

Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Montclair, NJ

This gorgeous pair of button coin earrings by Bvlgari is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is from their Monete collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Coin Earrings 1980
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Coin Earrings 1980

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Coin Earrings 1980

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Coin Earrings Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Bulgari Ancient Roman Coin Yellow Gold Earrings Bvlgari
1970s Bulgari Ancient Roman Coin Yellow Gold Earrings Bvlgari

1970s Bulgari Ancient Roman Coin Yellow Gold Earrings Bvlgari

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Bulgari earrings featuring ancient Roman coins dated 4th century B.C. Belong to popular and always in vogue Monete Collection. The coins are set in 18 karat yellow gold.Th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

The Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Earrings blend history and luxury.

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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1970 Moneta 268 BC Roman Coins Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Roma 1970 Moneta 268 BC Roman Coins Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1970 Moneta 268 BC Roman Coins Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

A Moneta earrings designed by Bvlgari. This pair of earrings are from the iconic Moneta collection created by Bvlgari, back in the late 1970's. The rare earrings has been crafted in...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Studs Earring
Bvlgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Studs Earring

Bvlgari Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Studs Earring

By Bulgari

Located in Tokyo, JP

Brand: BVLGARI Name:Ancient coin Monete Studs Earring Material:2P Ancient coin、K18 750 YG Yellow Gold Comes with:Bulgari Case, Bulgari Repair Invoice (May 2019) Carved Seal:CARIA・KA...

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1990s Italian More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Diamond Ancient Coin Gold Earrings
Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Diamond Ancient Coin Gold Earrings

Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Diamond Ancient Coin Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k gold ancient coin earrings featuring approximately 0.10ctw of G/VS diamonds.

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20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Bulgari

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By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

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By Bulgari

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By Cartier

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Located in London, GB

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Bvlgari Coin Earrings 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bvlgari coin earrings 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a bvlgari coin earrings 18k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any bvlgari coin earrings 18k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a bvlgari coin earrings 18k, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Bvlgari Coin Earrings 18k?

Prices for a bvlgari coin earrings 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,450 and can go as high as $18,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,725.

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 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.