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Bvlgari Diamond Stud

Bvlgari Flower Pink Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Surrounding this striking pink centerpiece are five pear-shaped diamonds, each carefully arranged
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

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 Onyx Diamond Cufflinks and Shirt Studs Dress Set 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari onyx and diamond cufflink and shirt stud dress set in 18 karat rose gold. This Bvlgari
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1990s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Solid Rose Gold 2.35 CTW Diamond Bracelet, Fine Diamond Jewelry For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
carats. Diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed with BVLGARI spell in center with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamonds 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Sculpted with beauty in mind using 18k white gold, this set of earrings from Bvlgari will bring you
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2010s European Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Rose Gold 0.44Cttw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These dazzling diamond earrings from the house of Bvlgari are a perfect addition to your jewelry
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold 0.44Cttw
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These dazzling diamond earrings from the house of Bvlgari are a perfect addition to your jewelry
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings. Featuring eight round brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamonds 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These precious earrings from Bvlgari tug at one's heartstrings in the sweetest way. Sculpted from
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings

Bvlgari Lucia 18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These shimmering Bvlgari Lucia stud earrings are ideal for everyday wear. Simple and understated in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Corona Studs Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of diamond and 18k white gold stud earrings from the "Corona" collection by Bulgari
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Rose Gold and Diamond Pave Bvlgari Bvgari Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Bulgari, Bvgari Bvgari collection 18k Rose Gold Stud Earrings, measuring 3/8 inch in
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2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Bvlgari Italy Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Heart Stud Earrings. Featuring two
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Divas' Dream Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
has interpreted with mastery. The Bvlgari stud earrings are sculpted using 18k white gold and designed
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Openwork Earrings 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and contemporary statement of sophistication, these Bvlgari Bvlgari diamond earrings are
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Openwork Earrings 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and contemporary statement of sophistication, these Bvlgari Bvlgari diamond earrings are
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Floral Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Bvlgari sapphire and diamond flower cluster earrings set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Diva's Dream 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave and Mother Of Pearl Fan Stud Ear
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
arrangements of resplendent diamonds weighing in total .50ct and mother of pearl produce an intriguing allure
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Floral Cluster Stud Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Bvlgari floral diamond cluster stud earrings set in 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Fiorever Earrings 356280
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k rose gold Bvlgari earrings from the Fiorever collection. Each earring features a
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flower Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of 18k yellow gold flower earrings by Bvlgari. The earrings each feature a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Divas' Dream Diamonds Paved 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The grandeur of Italian beauty is reflected in these earrings from Bvlgari's Divas' Dream
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Intarsio Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of fabulous Bvlgari earrings featured in Rose Gold with diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond and Malachite Snake Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Bvlgari Serpenti malachite and diamond snake earrings set in 18k rose
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2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari Divas Dream pair of earrings is sure to impress you. Constructed in 18K rose gold metal, these
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2010s Stud Earrings

Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari Divas Dream pair of earrings is sure to impress you. Constructed in 18K rose gold metal, these
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari Diamond B.Zero1 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k white gold diamond hoop earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari B.zero1 Studded Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.zero1 Studded Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 120769 Listing Title
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Gold and Diamond Divas' Dream Stud Earrings Central and Pavé Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
DIVAS' DREAM earrings in 18 kt rose gold set with a central diamond and pavé diamonds.A collection
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Early 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Gold & Pavé Diamonds Large Pyramid Stud Earrings 18 K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition , like new , polish is perfect AUTHENTIC - Large Bvlgari Pyramid earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Mother of Pearl, Diamond, and Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari stud earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The concentric circular design
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Logo Stud Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bulgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Logo Stud Earrings. Circular stud earrings in white gold
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2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
From BVLGARI's Parentesi Collection Metal: 18k White Gold Stones: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Bvlgari Diamond Stud For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bvlgari diamond stud you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 17 vintage or 25 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a bvlgari diamond stud from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and princess cut versions for sale. Finding a bvlgari diamond stud for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bvlgari Diamond Stud?

Prices for a bvlgari diamond stud can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,850.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.