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Bvlgari Diamond Lucea

Bvlgari Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Bvlgari Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Band Ring

Bvlgari Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Band Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Band Ring by Bulgari. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari ‘Lucea’ Collection 18kt White Gold 1.85 ct.  Diamond Drop Earrings
Bvlgari ‘Lucea’ Collection 18kt White Gold 1.85 ct.  Diamond Drop Earrings

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

Category

Early 2000s European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Necklace

Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

A Bvlgari Lucea diamond and pearl drop necklace set in 18k white gold. The necklace features six

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds
Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds

Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

: 5.40 mm Designer: Bvlgari Model: Three Row Lucea Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Bvlgari Lucea Collection 10.50 Carats in Diamonds 18kt Gold Choker Necklace
Bvlgari Lucea Collection 10.50 Carats in Diamonds 18kt Gold Choker Necklace

Bvlgari Lucea Collection 10.50 Carats in Diamonds 18kt Gold Choker Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

exclusively through 1stDibs this breathtaking Lucea Evening Diamond Necklace Featuring 10.50 carats of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari Diamond Drop Lucea Earrings
Bvlgari Diamond Drop Lucea Earrings

Bvlgari Diamond Drop Lucea Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

. 1.00ct Diamond Details: Colour: G, Clarity: VS Fastening: Post & Omega Marked: 'Bvlgari' '750' 'Made in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Lucea Pendant
Bvlgari White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Lucea Pendant

Bvlgari White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Lucea Pendant

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An elegant 18k white gold aquamarine and diamond drop pendant by Bvlgari from the Lucea collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Ring
Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Ring

Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Ring. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Bvlgari Lucea 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Bvlgari Lucea 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This Bvlgari necklace is from the Lucea collection and is indeed magnificent. Crafted in 18k white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Drop Earrings
Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Drop Earrings

Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Drop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Long Drop Earrings by Bulgari. 72 round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Aquamarine Earrings
Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Aquamarine Earrings

Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea Diamond Long White Gold Aquamarine Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Long Aquamarine Drop Earrings by Bulgari. 12 round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Topaz Necklace
Bvlgari Lucea 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Topaz Necklace

Bvlgari Lucea 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Topaz Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

Bvlgari Lucea necklace. A breathtaking showpiece that will continually make a statement, the pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 'Lucea' Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 'Lucea' Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k 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

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings
Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings

Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Geneva, CH

. Collection: Lucea Metal: 18K white gold, cultured pearls, diamonds Height: 2.4 cms - approx. 0.9'' - Width

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Lucea Drop Earrings Modern
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Lucea Drop Earrings Modern

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Lucea Drop Earrings Modern

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bvlgari Italy Lucea 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Drop Earrings Modern Here is your chance to

Category

1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Ladies White Gold Black Dial Diamond & Onyx Set Watch B&P LUW16G
Bvlgari Lucea Ladies White Gold Black Dial Diamond & Onyx Set Watch B&P LUW16G

Bvlgari Lucea Ladies White Gold Black Dial Diamond & Onyx Set Watch B&P LUW16G

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 16 mm 18k White Gold Lucea Ladies Wristwatch, black dial set with 12 applied round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

A pair of Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea diamond and pearl earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds

Bvlgari Three Row Lucea Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

, Width: 6.25 mm Designer: Bvlgari Model: Three Row Lucea Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Earrings in Gold
Bvlgari Lucea Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Earrings in Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Earrings in Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bvlgari (Bulgari) Lucea blue topaz and pavé diamond dangle earrings set in 18K white gold. There

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Berlin Iron, White Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Bvlgari Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace

Bvlgari Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

chain holds a long pendant detailed with diamonds and a cultured pearl. From the marriage of the stones

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

BULGARI Lucea Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop
BULGARI Lucea Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop

BULGARI Lucea Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop

By Bulgari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These spectacular earrings out of the "LUCEA COLLECTION" from Bvlgari are simply magnificent. The

Category

Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
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Located in Zürich, CH

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
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By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

Wrap your wrist with sinuous elegance with this Bvlgari Viper bracelet. The coiled design, geometric pattern, and glamorous diamond embellishment capture the allure of the serpent. E...

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Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A commanding expression of BULGARI’s bold Roman aesthetic, this exceptional Trombino ring is centered by a vivid Colombian emerald weighing approximately 8.40 carats. Cut in a classi...

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Bulgari 3.40 CTW Diamond 18 Two-Tone Gold Vintage Celtica Tubogas Cuff Bracelet

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By Bulgari

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Cartier

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Bulgari

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Braintree, GB

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Bvlgari Diamond Lucea For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate bvlgari diamond lucea for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 48 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a bvlgari diamond lucea may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a bvlgari diamond lucea for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bvlgari Diamond Lucea?

Prices for a bvlgari diamond lucea can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,460 and can go as high as $84,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,397.

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.