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Enigma By Bulgari

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari: Diamond Lips Bangle in Gold & Wood
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari: Diamond Lips Bangle in Gold & Wood

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari: Diamond Lips Bangle in Gold & Wood

By Enigma

Located in New York, NY

Enigma—designed by Gianni Bulgari—blends natural warmth and polished luxury. A high-gloss, dark wooden

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lips Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lips Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lips Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond

By Enigma

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lips necklace made of 18k white gold, features diamonds. A sleek lip

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Diamond Enigma Fashion Ring by Bulgari
18 Karat Diamond Enigma Fashion Ring by Bulgari

18 Karat Diamond Enigma Fashion Ring by Bulgari

By Bulgari

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful diamond Enigma Arrow Ring is designed by Bulgari. The contemporary piece is wide and

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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings

$14,500

H 2.25 in W 1.75 in L 1.75 in

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Fine pair of diamond and 18K white gold drop earrings by Enigma, Gianni Bulgari. Designed as

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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enigma by Bvlgari Arrow Diamond Brooch
Enigma by Bvlgari Arrow Diamond Brooch

Enigma by Bvlgari Arrow Diamond Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Signed Enigma by Bvlgari arrow diamond brooch

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Bulgari “Enigma” 3.40 Carat Diamond Lips Pendant
Bulgari “Enigma” 3.40 Carat Diamond Lips Pendant

Bulgari “Enigma” 3.40 Carat Diamond Lips Pendant

By Bulgari

Located in Essex, GB

By Enigma for Bulgari, this exceptional pendant features a pair of white gold lips encrusted with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enigma by Bulgari Enigma Multi-Gold Diamond and Ruby Arrow Pendant Necklace
Enigma by Bulgari Enigma Multi-Gold Diamond and Ruby Arrow Pendant Necklace

Enigma by Bulgari Enigma Multi-Gold Diamond and Ruby Arrow Pendant Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

Any fashion-conscious woman will love the glimmering design of this pendant necklace from Bulgari

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Enigma by Bulgari Multi-Gold Diamond and Onyx Lioness Pendant Necklace
Enigma by Bulgari Multi-Gold Diamond and Onyx Lioness Pendant Necklace

Enigma by Bulgari Multi-Gold Diamond and Onyx Lioness Pendant Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

The fiercely unique design of this pendant necklace from Engima by Bulgari is truly outstanding

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Bulgari Enigma Multi Gem Diamond Gold Necklace
Bulgari Enigma Multi Gem Diamond Gold Necklace

Bulgari Enigma Multi Gem Diamond Gold Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

This necklace from Enigma by Bulgari is unique and an eye-catcher. It is made of 18K white gold and

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Enigma 2000's Diamond 18 Karat Gold Turtle Slide Pendant Necklace
Bulgari Enigma 2000's Diamond 18 Karat Gold Turtle Slide Pendant Necklace

Bulgari Enigma 2000's Diamond 18 Karat Gold Turtle Slide Pendant Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in Philadelphia, PA

signed for Enigma by Bulgari Circa: 2000s Pendant Measures: 3/4 x 1 inch Chain Length: 15 to 16 3/4

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Diamond Ruby Heart Gold Bracelet
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Diamond Ruby Heart Gold Bracelet

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Diamond Ruby Heart Gold Bracelet

By Enigma

Located in New York, NY

18k gold Enigma by Gianni Bulgari bracelet, featuring alternating ruby and diamond links, featuring

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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Enigma Flexible Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Bulgari Enigma Flexible Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet

Bulgari Enigma Flexible Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet

By Enigma

Located in New York, NY

A flexible contemporary bracelet, exquisitely crafted by Enigma (Gianni Bulgari), with 18cts of

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2010s Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Enigma 18K WG Diamond Lips Pendant Necklace
Bulgari Enigma 18K WG Diamond Lips Pendant Necklace

Bulgari Enigma 18K WG Diamond Lips Pendant Necklace

By Enigma

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Enigma by Gianni Bulgari 18K white gold diamond lip pendant on 16” white gold chain

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Coral Jet Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Coral Jet Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Coral Jet Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

18k gold and black jet cuff by Gianni Bulgari from Enigma collection, set wtih two coral arrows

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20th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Stylish diamond and 18K white gold drop earrings by Enigma Gianni Bulgari. They resemble circular

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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Jet Diamond Gold Pendant on Velvet Choker Necklace
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Jet Diamond Gold Pendant on Velvet Choker Necklace

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Jet Diamond Gold Pendant on Velvet Choker Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Large jet and 18k white gold pendant by Gianni Bulgari from Enigma collection, adorned with approx

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari Enigma 1.15 tcw Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
Bulgari Enigma 1.15 tcw Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings

Bulgari Enigma 1.15 tcw Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Towson, MD

One pair of estate 18 karat white gold earrings from Enigma by Gianni Bulgari, a luxury brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Jet Heart Shape Earrings
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Jet Heart Shape Earrings

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Jet Heart Shape Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Geneva, CH

Jet heart shaped earrings with arrow motifs in diamonds Material: 18K white gold, black jet and diamonds Condition: Perfect condition Come with: Box All items are subject to a stri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Bracelet Panther Heads
Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Bracelet Panther Heads

Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Bracelet Panther Heads

By Bulgari

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Bracelet model ENIGMA (By Gianni Bvlgari) in white gold, jet and two panthers' heads set with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gianni Bulgari Pink Sapphire White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Gianni Bulgari Pink Sapphire White Gold Bangle Bracelet

Gianni Bulgari Pink Sapphire White Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Bangle Bracelet Enigma by Gianni Bulgari. With 30

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20th Century Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Lion Ring
Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Lion Ring

Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Lion Ring

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Enigma by Gianni Bvlgari ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold features a stunning regal

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1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

ENIGMA BY BULGARI Yellow Gold Greek Triangle Watch
ENIGMA BY BULGARI Yellow Gold Greek Triangle Watch

ENIGMA BY BULGARI Yellow Gold Greek Triangle Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Style Number: 1.204 Gender: Lady's Case Material: 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch

Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Style Number 0.364 Gender Lady's Case Material 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

G. Bulgari Enigma Gold Spinel Sapphire Ball Cufflinks
G. Bulgari Enigma Gold Spinel Sapphire Ball Cufflinks

G. Bulgari Enigma Gold Spinel Sapphire Ball Cufflinks

By Bulgari

Located in Lambertville, NJ

and weigh 12.5 grams. Marked: Enigma by Gianni Bulgari , 750 , made in Italy, 1498 AR. The retail

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold Enigma pendant necklace by Gianni Bulgari, with sapphires, rubies and approx. 1.10ctw in G

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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

G. Bulgari Enigma Coral Gold Ball Cufflinks
G. Bulgari Enigma Coral Gold Ball Cufflinks

G. Bulgari Enigma Coral Gold Ball Cufflinks

By Bulgari

Located in Lambertville, NJ

: Enigma by Gianni Bulgari, 750, 1486AR. The current retail is $2300.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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Enigma By Bulgari For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact enigma by bulgari you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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 6 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a enigma by bulgari 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. Creating a enigma by bulgari has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari and Enigma are consistently popular. 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. Most of our enigma by bulgari for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Enigma By Bulgari?

The price for a enigma by bulgari starts at $3,000 and tops out at $365,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,750.

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.