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Necklaces For Sale
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Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unique Bvlgari Rome Vintage Ancient Greek Coin Full Diamond Set Gold Curb Link Necklace From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection. Bulgari Rome set the tr...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold, Multicolored Stones, Pearls and Diamonds Necklace
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with multicolored stones (tourmalines, topazes and citrines) cabochon cut, diamonds and 9 pearls. Length: 17 inches, 43 c...
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20th Century Italian Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Lucea Cross Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Model Name: Lucea Metal: 18k White Gold Pendant length: 30.8mm Width:17mm Chain Length : 43cm Total Item Weight (grams): 11.7g​​​​​​​ Includes: Brilliance Jewels 2 Year Warranty Brilliance Jewels Appraisal (upon request) Bvlgari Box
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Croce Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 0.32cttw
Located in New York, NY
Croce small pendant in 18k white gold and pavé diamonds (0.32 ct). Pendant size: 22mm. Chain length: adjustable up to 19.5 inches. Excellent pre-owned condition. Original box and pap...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Absolutely smashing choker necklace by Bulgari with black enamel; gold and diamonds. The body of the necklace is sprinkled with 26 diamonds weighing approximately 2.5 carats. The center element has approximately 3.6 carats of diamonds encircling the enamel. The necklace is hinged in the middle and clasps in the back. It measures 4 5/8 inches interior diameter and 4 3/4 inches from the interior top to bottom. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bulgari Emerald Bead Double Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari long two-strand necklace of fine emerald beads, the clasp set with marquise and baguette diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Rubies Sapphires and Emeralds Vintage Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning Vintage Bulgari necklace includes cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires framed in eclectic yellow gold and round diamonds. Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 0.25cttw
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist yet classy, Bvlgari Bvlgari diamond pendant necklace. Crafted in fine 18K rose gold. This necklace features a center prong ...
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2010s Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Milano Parentesi Tag ID Pendant Necklace in Solid 18Kt White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Parentesi necklace designed by Bvlgari Modern unisex piece crafted in solid 18 karats white gold and finished, with high polished surfaces. Suited with a leathered cord and a whi...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Diamond and Pearl Dangling Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Bvlgari Lucia 18k White Gold 7-9mm Pearl & ~0.60 ct Round Diamonds Dangling Necklace. The necklace and also contains 40 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds ...
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2010s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari Rome Vintage Coins of the World Diamond Italian Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Rome Vintage Coins Of The World Diamond Italian Yellow Gold Necklace From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection. Bulgari Rome set the trend in the 1970s for mounting Ancient to Modern coins in substantial gold jewelry. Coins from the second half of the 7th century BC to Mexican 50 Pesos coins...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pearl and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace by Bvlgari, circa 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pearl and 18K yellow gold Passo Doppio necklace by Bvlgari featuring a triple strand of gold link and cultured pearl strands. Pearls measure 7.5 millimeters in diameter and total...
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1990s Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Retro Tubogas Style Gold and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold and ruby necklace by Bulgari in the retro Tubogas style. Made in Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 'B.Zero1' Ceramic and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This discontinued BVLGARI B.ZERO1 necklace features black ceramic and round diamonds set in 18K rose gold. 17.5 inch. Signed BULGARI.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Hematite Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hematite plaques, round diamonds, 18k yellow gold (Italian marks), signed Bvlgari, numbered. Size/Dimensions: 38.1 cm (15 in) Gross Weight: 174.8 grams Diamonds: 26 round with total ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Pearl Demi-Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
This Bulgari Diamond and Pearl Demi-Parure Suite is a rare Art Deco-inspired work for the Italian jewelry house known for voluminous forms,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Centenario 50 Pesos Coin Mexico Coin Monete Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
Bulgari 18k yellow gold with 22k Gold Centenario 50 Pesos Coin pendant link chain necklace. Details: Metal: Chain: 18k Yellow Gold Coin: 1.205 troy ounce...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Rare Bulgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace A gold pendant set with onyx and 15 round diamonds in the design of a lion, with a gold chain of on...
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1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rare Bulgari Onyx, Ruby and Gold “Half Moon” Set
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bulgari Onyx, Ruby and Gold “Half Moon” Set comprising Necklace and Earrings. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Gold

Bulgari 'Pyramid' Topaz Pendant in Two Tone 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Bulgari Topaz Pendant from the 'Pyramid' Collection, crafted in Two Tone 18k Gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Gold Diamond Steel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created by Bvlgari, this necklace features a gold heart inside a circular steel. Diamonds in the shape of another heart is found within the gold heart. Total weight: 29.4 grams. Leng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Steel

Bulgari Two-Color 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A two colour 18k gold designed by Bulgari, showcasing white gold panels joined by gold panels geometric motif, signed Bulgari, ap. 124.5 dwts. Length 16 inches. Width of white gol...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Diva Dream Diamond Peridot Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Peridot Pink Tourmalines Topaz Diva Dream Necklace by Bulgari. With rRound brilliant cut diamonds Oval shape peridot Pear sh...
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2010s European Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Large Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Steel & 18kt White Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
BVLGARI pendant made with mother of pearl in steel and 18KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 31.69gr METAL: steel & 18KT white gold SIZE: PENDANT (1.60"x1.18" WIDE) NECKLACE-18" CHAIN IS ROL...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden 18K Rose Gold White Agate Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Measuring 34” long, this dramatic Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden necklace is poised to put the perfect finishing touch on any outfit. Along this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Mesh Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, well-made woven mesh necklace created by Bvlgari. The perfect accessory for an elegant occasion. Circa 1970s. Total weight: 87.9 gra...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Bvlgari Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Collar
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bvlgari Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Collar. Marked Bvlgari 750. Diamond=2.15cts.
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Peridot Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Bvlgari Date Circa 2016 Retail Price £8900 / $12000 __________________________________ Metal 18K Gold Mark Bvlgari / 750 / Made in Italy Length Approx 45cm Condition Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box...
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2010s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Bulgari B.Zero1 Pendant in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari B.Zero1 Pendant in 18kt White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 112746 Listing Title: Bulgari B.Zero1 Pendant in 18kt White Gold Condition Description: Retails for 3600 USD. In exce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 necklace is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision. The distinctive spira...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari 18K White Gold B Zero 1 Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 15 mm * 9 mm Size: 16" Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: BVLGARI 750 Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Stone Type: None Condition: Pr...
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2010s Italian Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Vintage Gold Necklace Tirger's Eye
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and ballsy gold necklace by Bulgari featuring tiger's eye. Its glossy silky polish shines and radiates miles away, so this piece is certainly a show stopper. The gold balls have a beautiful wavy texture. The necklace sits perfectly on a neck. Measurements: 16" L, the gold ball diameter is 5/8", the tiger's eye is 1/2". The weight is 183 grams. Always being inspired by the Roman culture and Italian sense of luxury, Bulgari brand...
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1970s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Intaglio and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic Bulgari curb link chain necklace suspending an ancient intaglio depicting a cow, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in Italy, cir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari B. Zero 1 Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari B. Zero 1 Pendant in 18k White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 112702 Listing Title: Bulgari B. Zero 1 Pendant in 18k White Gold Condition Description: Retails for 3,600 USD. In e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Yellow and White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Tubogas Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Length: 16 3/4" Weight: 145 grams Width: 15mm Stamped Hallmarks: Bulgaria, 750, 2337AL, SB *Free Shipping within the...
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1990s Italian Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Black White Bronze Ceramic 19 Rondel Long Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bvlgari necklace from the iconic B.Zero1 collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and accented with 19 rondels in white, black, and bronze ceramics. Made in Italy circa 2...
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2010s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Bulgari B.zero1 Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari B.zero1 Pendant in 18K White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 108624 Listing Title: Bulgari B.zero1 Pendant in 18K White Gold Condition Description: Retails for 3,000 USD. In excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Bulgari 18k Gold, Rock Crystal, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a frosted carved rock crystal, bezel-set with a heart-shaped diamond, accented with two cabochon sapphires, suspended from a curb link charm. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Bvlgari pearl, sapphire, ruby and diamond necklace circa 1990, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an AGL certified heart shaped blue Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 6.83 carats, an oval ruby cabochon weighing approximately 1.32 carats, 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats total, H-I color, VS clarity, 5 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately .78 carats total, H-I color VS clarity and 37 8.5mm-8.75mm pearls. The blue sapphire heart is bezel set and surrounded by a single row of bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds, resting on a diamond encrusted heart pillow, suspended from a ruby cabochon, bezel set and detailed with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. The Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond heart pendant is suspended from a single strand of pearls, alternating with gold rondelles. This gorgeous necklace weighs 54.3 grams. Our pieces are all accompanied by an appraisal performed by one of our in-house GIA Graduates. They are also accompanied by GIA grading report(s), AGL grading report(s), original certificate(s) and other documents, if specified in the listing. We guarantee all products we sell and our number one priority is your complete 100% satisfaction The legendary House of Bvlgari was established in Rome, Italy in 1884 by Sotorio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith. Sotorio focused on creating spectacular silver ornaments, which quickly became popular with English tourists. The first Bvlgari store...
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1990s Italian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Coral and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Links of carved coral with pave diamond links. Necklace Measurements: 18" long Earrings Measurements: 1.75" long Signed Bvlgari ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Lucea Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lucea Three Row Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Length: Adjustable: 18", 17", 16" Weight: 31.5 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Bulgari 750 Made In Italy *Free Shipping within ...
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1990s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari B.Zero1 Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari B.zero1 Pendant in 18k White Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 113299 Listing Title: Bulgari B.zero1 Pendant in 18k White Gold Condition Description: Retails for 3,600 USD. In excel...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Bulgari 7.70 Carat Round Diamond Link Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Bulgari link necklace features approximately 7.70 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds with G-H color and VS clarity, set in 18k white gold. The necklace measures 15.75" lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 'Lucea' Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A visually staggering vintage Bvlgari diamond tassel choker necklace set in 18k white gold. From the now discontinued Bvlgari Lucea collection, the piec...
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Unusual Tri-Color Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and articulated necklace in three color 18k gold manufactured by Bulgari. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Pendant Necklace
Located in Aventura, FL
We guarantee this is an authentic BVLGARI 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Pendant Necklace or 100% of your money back. The necklace is crafted of 18 karat white gold and features the iconic B...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Natural Cabochon Sapphire Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important Bulgari Natural Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold and brushed Iron. Made in Italy, circa 1980. Sa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Coin 'Monete' Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Q: Just how alluring can a 2,000-year-old coin look? Bulgari asked and answered this question with their Monete collection, which debuted in the 1960s and continues to this day. A: W...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Rose Quartz & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rose Quartz & Diamond Necklace Rose quartz beads set with diamonds & gold links. Measurements: 16" long Signed, Bvlgari
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Astrale Necklace
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Diamond Astrale Necklace. An 18k white gold Astrale necklace, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. total length approx. 16″ Signed “BVLGARI...
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Early 2000s Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Lucea Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold 1.56 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Lucea Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold 1.56 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 111785 Listing Title: Bulgari Lucea Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold 1.56 CTW Condition ...
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2010s Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Bulgari NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold NYC Subway Token Limited Edition Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. Details: Weight: 21.1 grams Length: 18" Width: 3mm Pendant: 33mm x 22mm Sta...
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1990s Italian Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Pendant Necklace by Bulgari. With 70 round cut diamonds total weight approx 1.40ct VS1 clarity, G color Details: Measurements: Chain: Length adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Gold and Diamond Necklace 18 kt yellow gold, the polished articulated interlocking L-shaped links joined by pairs of bar links, centering bombé panels pavé-set with 189 round...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Monete Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin of Emperor Hadrian Necklace in 18k
Located in Tampa, FL
From Bvlgari's iconic Monete Ancient Coin collection this outstanding example features a large diameter Roman coin featuring the Emperor Hadrian set in halo of fine diamonds, graduat...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Gold and Diamonds Link Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats. Signed by Bvlgari
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1980s Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold 0.75 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold 0.75 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 115819 Listing Title: Bulgari Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold 0.75 CTW Condition Description: Retails for 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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