{"product_id":"bulgari-alveare-huggie-earrings-in-18k-yellow-gold-and-stainless-steel-1980s","title":"Bulgari Alveare Huggie Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel, 1980s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Geometry of the Hive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rhythmic interplay of warm gold and cool steel, shaped into a miniature architecture of light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCreated in the 1980s, these Bulgari Alveare earrings belong to one of the Roman house's distinctive explorations of geometric design. \u003cem\u003eAlveare\u003c\/em\u003e, the Italian word for \u003cem\u003ebeehive\u003c\/em\u003e, evokes the ordered, interlocking structure of a honeycomb, a natural architecture translated here into the language of jewelry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Alveare collection reflects Bulgari's fascination with repetition, modular forms, and unexpected combinations of materials. Rather than relying on gemstones for ornament, the design finds its character in the contrast between 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, bringing together the warmth of a precious metal and the cooler, industrial sheen of steel. It is an approach particularly expressive of Bulgari's design vocabulary during the 1980s, when strong silhouettes and unconventional material pairings became central to the house's aesthetic.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese earrings are formed as substantial, close-fitting hoops, their polished surfaces interrupted by a repeating arrangement of raised gold elements and sculpted steel details. The curved profile softens the geometry, while the alternating metals create depth and movement across the surface. Compact yet architecturally pronounced, they sit close to the ear with the assured proportions characteristic of Bulgari's jewelry of the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA composition in which the discipline of geometry gives rise to an unexpectedly fluid beauty.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alveare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K yellow gold and stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 0.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA65656\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bvlgari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68014082425105,"sku":"EA65656","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9008\/5393\/files\/Two-Tone_Gold_and_Silver_Huggie_Earrings_4419458.jpg?v=1794259178","url":"https:\/\/www.odeoncollection.com\/products\/bulgari-alveare-huggie-earrings-in-18k-yellow-gold-and-stainless-steel-1980s","provider":"Odeon Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}