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All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #949556
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Fabulous huge carved Lucite cuff bracelet by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin. Not marked but very recognizable as her work. Asymmetrical design in solid heavy Lucite, with a different look from every angle. Great size -- 2 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches thick. Inside circumference is 7 inches including the gap which is 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. There is a tiny scuff on one edge; shown in one photo but not visible when worn. Photos enlarged to show detail. Displ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #951322
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Beautiful very big signed Chanel clip back earrings in goldtone with Byzantine style decoration, and large luminous green poured glass cabochon stones. Marked on an oval plate, CHANEL, with copyright and trademark symbols, also marked with the double C Chanel logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. 1 3/8 inches wide and 5/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #978696
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Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent necklace in dark gunmetal gray with luminous peach color poured glass cabochons. Circa 1990. The clasp end piece/charm with the YSL signature, which is commonly found on YSL necklaces, was missing when I purchased this necklace, but I purchased it with another signed YSL necklace from the same estate, and it is guaranteed. The very distinctive poured glass stones, and the construction, are very recognizably YSL. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. The center...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #978746
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Beautiful statement size clip drop earrings in matte goldtone by Karl Lagerfeld, who, in addition to his role with Chanel, has designed under his own name since the 1980s. The earrings are in the form of very dimensional and detailed handbags. They have the KL logo on the front, and are marked KL on the backs. Circa 1990. I am selling the matching necklace in a separate listing. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the runways a...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #978750
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Fabulous chunky five strand chain necklace in matte goldtone by Karl Lagerfeld, who, in addition to his role with Chanel, has designed under his own name since the 1980s. There are three rope form chains and two with an applied beaded design. The hook clasp is in the form of two very dimensional and detailed handbags. The handbags have the KL logo on the front, and one is marked KL on the back. Circa 1990. I am selling the matching earrings in a separate listing. Perfectly on trend with ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #993748
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Super wearable and versatile earrings in sterling with 18KT gold accents. Marked with the John Hardy JH signature initials and also marked 18K and 925. Circa 1990. Guaranteed authentic, from an estate. These have been recently professionally converted to pierced. 2 3/8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #993751
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Very glam long clipback earrings in sterling silver with pale peachy pink agate or fossil stone drops. Marked STEPHEN DWECK and STERLING. The front of the clips are worked in repousse depicting Dweck's signature beetle. Guaranteed authentic, from an estate. Great size -- 3 7/8 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1037197
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Fabulous and very big Lucite bangle by jewelry artist Judith Hendler. Guaranteed authentic and characteristic of her work. The opaque black is a rare color for this bracelet form. Judith Hendler's pieces were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue and other high end stores, and featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other top magazines. Great to wear alone or layer. 2 inches wide at the bypass point and 1 inch wide/thick. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Fits average wrist. Excellen...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1067463
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Fabulous matched pair of Karl Lagerfeld very weighty linked bracelets circa 1990. Each is signed KL in script at both ends of the clasp. With an early shiny polished metal finish. Five rows of single rings are soldered lengthwise, and connected by loose double sets of rings, allowing the bracelets to flex and drape beautifully. They can also be clasped together and worn as a closefitting dog collar. The wearable length would be 15 inches. Great size -- each bracelet is 1 7/8 inches wide ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1067466
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Very glam signed Yves Saint Laurent ten strand necklace of gold beaded chains, with a pin clasp which is marked YVES SAINT LAURENT on both sides in script. Circa 1990. 17 inches wearable length (inside strand). The outside strand is 27 inches long. The center drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. No wear to metal finish. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life-size.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1115167
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French designer Sonia Rykiel, in business since the 1960s, is known for her luxe casual knitwear. This statement size necklace and matching clip earrings, circa 1990, will add a very glamorous element to any outfit, from work to weekend to occasion. Marked RYKIEL on one leaf of the necklace, the earrings, and marked SR on the necklace clasp. Beautifully made and finished and the same quality as YSL jewelry. With a softly burnished slightly matte finish over hammered surface. Necklace has a weara...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1115174
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Luxe heavy beautifully made and detailed YSL long sautoir in goldtone metal with large textured Renaissance revival elements spaced with heavy S shaped links. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. 1980s. All the elements are substantial and solid cast metal, beautifully finished with great surface detail, and heavily gold plated. Great to wear alone or layer with other sautoirs. 45 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #1119013
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Fabulous long clip earrings with four different cuts and colors of pale honey genuine amber. Circa 1990 or possibly earlier. Dark silvertone metal. The tops are softly faceted translucent stones surmounting wired beads which include opaque briolettes, translucent oblongs, and more transparent flat ovals. Great size -- 3 1/4 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1123931
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Spectacular carved wood cuff bracelet by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin, with dozens of tiny sterling silver dots inlaid into the surface of the wood. Marked VON MUSULIN. Just over 1 3/4 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and inside circumference is 6 1/8 inches, including the gap, which is 1 1/8 inches. This will fit a 6 inch or smaller wrist. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1123948
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Simply amazing six inch shoulder sweeping clip earrings circa 1980 or 1990, probably French. Amber color prong set poured glass cabochons surmount three tiered drops of wired glass beads and rhinestone rondelles, all held in silvertone metal. The glass beads are opaque smooth and clear faceted, in fabulous contrasting colors of amber, pale blue, citrine yellow, peach pink, and marbled cream. Photos are not capturing the colors and sparkle of these stunning earrings. 6 inches long and 2 i...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1123953
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Statement making circa 1990 YSL necklace in heavy cast goldtone metal with large dimensional flower form elements, chains, and an adjustable toggle clasp. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. Wearable length is 18 1/2 inches. The center is 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition and appears never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1135261
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Stunning Native American necklace with eight strands of oblong carved turquoise heishi beads, two large barrel shaped stations with inlay in turquoise, mother of pearl, spiny oyster shell, and what feels like smooth polished black resin, and graduated saucer shaped turquoise beads, with silver cone shaped terminals, and a hook and chain close. Probably Santo Domingo Pueblo, circa 1990. 31 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. There is a small lo...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1135265
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Amazing fabulous necklace of nine strands of genuine carved emerald beads in smooth oblong shapes and smaller faceted saucer shapes, with a sterling slide clasp. Clasp is marked STERLING on both ends. From an estate. Wearable length is 16 1/4 inches (inside strand). The outside strand is 19 inches long. About 2 inches wide. The large oval beads are 10mm by 7mm and the small beads are 5mm in diameter and 2mm thick. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show de...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Sets : Pre 2000 item #1136167
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Very big statement size modernist necklace and matching bracelet in dark goldtone metal with large beads in many different materials, including faux pearl, gunmetal gray metal, heavy solid green resin, decoupaged shellacked papier mache, and solid resin embedded with what looks like marbleized paper. Both pieces are marked CALLA and ITALY on attached metal tags. Hook clasps. Circa 1990 or later. The decoupage treatment includes cutout images of ivy leaves and strips of paper in many vari...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1148532
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Very beautiful Dominique Aurientis Byzantine style necklace with a long wired chain of large Gripoix poured glass beads in two shades of topaz, a heavy goldtone metal toggle clasp, and a large cruciform pendant with matching stones, and pyramid shaped applied metal decorations. Chain and pendant are marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. 1990s. I am also listing the matching earrings separately. Dominique Aurientis began her design career at Christian Dior, and worked for Givenchy and Isabel ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1148561
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Beautifully detailed sterling silver alligator form clip earrings by Coty and CFDA award winning designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord, who is known for his figural animal jewelry and accessories. The alligator is one of his signature animal representations. 1998. Marked B. KIESELSTEIN-CORD, 1998, 925 STERLING, and with his signature moon and star. With omega clips which could easily be converted to pierced. With original dust bag. Made in an opposing design. 7/8 inch by just over 3/4 inch. Ex...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #1148566
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Iconic sterling silver buckle in the form of a toad, on genuine American alligator belt, by Coty and CFDA award winning designer Barry Kieselstein-Cord, who is known for his figural animal jewelry and accessories. The Texas Toad is one of his signature animal representations. Marked B. KIESELSTEIN-CORD, 1991, USA, and STERLING. The belt is marked BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD NEW YORK and GENUINE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR. The buckle is 3 1/4 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 inch deep and can accommod...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1166356
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Stunning statement French long drop clip earrings with clear Lucite chain links and faceted glass beads surmounted by brilliant strass rhinestones, all mounted in dark brass tone metal. Circa 1990, probably French, from the same estate as the strass hair clips I am listing, which are marked Made in France. Great size -- 3 5/8 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1166382
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Fabulous signed Christian Lacroix long drop clip earrings in stunning Louis XVI French 18th century style, in a girandole design, with pale aqua enameling in a trellis design, and three baroque pearl drops. Marked CHR. LACROIX. MADE IN FRANCE and E94. Great size -- 4 3/4 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Fashion : Accessories : Purses : Pre 2000 item #1167700
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Fabulous Bottega Veneta large shoulder bag in finely woven very soft and flexible black natural straw or rope cord, with black leather trim and goldtone hardware. Circa 1990 or later. Marked BOTTEGA VENETA MADE IN ITALY and with black glazed cotton lining. The strap has a stiched stationary decorative knot, and can be extended to cross body length. Divided interior with magnetic close on one side and interior zip pocket. With signed dust bag (not pictured). Guaranteed authentic. 12 i...
All Items : New Century : Fashion : Accessories : Purses : Pre 2000 item #1167703
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Super cute Salvatore Ferragamo black suede equestrian style small bag with black leather trim, detailed with bows at each end with tiny gancio/gancini horsebit charms in dark gunmetal. Marked SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, MADE IN ITALY, and numbered. With signature Ferragamo jacquard lining. Guaranteed authentic. With white signed dust bag. 9 1/2 inches long, 5 1/2 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. Handle drop is 10 inches. Excellent condition and appears rarely used. I am also listing another ...
All Items : New Century : Fashion : Accessories : Purses : Pre 2000 item #1167704
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Very chic and versatile Salvatore Ferragamo medium bag in a beautiful soft light tan, with long goldtone chain strap which can be hidden inside to allow the bag to be converted to a clutch. Also with signature Ferragamo gancio equestrian horsebit clasp. Marked SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, MADE IN ITALY, and numbered. With soft black leather lining. The clasp is also marked. The chain is long enough to allow it to be worn cross body. Guaranteed authentic. With white signed dust bag (not pictu...
All Items : New Century : Fashion : Accessories : Purses : Pre 2000 item #1167708
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Beautiful Bottega Veneta small flap bag in black intrecciato woven buttery soft leather with a shoulder strap and slightly matte dark silvertone hardware. Circa 1990 or later. I am also listing a medium Bottega bag from the same estate. Marked BOTTEGA VENETA MADE IN ITALY and with signature black jacquard lining. With magnetic snap close and back pocket running the length of the bag. Divided interior with separate zip pocket. A timeless classic, always in style. Guaranteed authentic....
All Items : New Century : Fashion : Accessories : Purses : Pre 2000 item #1167711
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Chic fabulous Bottega Veneta medium flap bag in black intrecciato woven buttery soft leather with a shoulder strap and slightly matte dark silvertone hardware. Circa 1990 or later. I am also listing a small Bottega bag from the same estate. Marked BOTTEGA VENETA MADE IN ITALY and with signature black jacquard lining. With magnetic snap close and back pocket running the length of the bag. Interior zip pocket. A timeless classic, always in style. Guaranteed authentic. 9 inches long, 9 ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1207491
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Huge statement black Lucite link necklace or belt with dark silvertone hook and attached metal tag marked BEN AMUN. 1990s or later. Ben-Amun jewelry has been hand made in New York City since the early 1980s. Designer and founder Isaac Manevitz, a pioneer of the statement jewelry trend, has made jewelry for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Oscar de la Renta, among others. 48 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. The large links are 1 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1207567
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Four strand vintage glass beaded necklace in glowing colors, including pale translucent opal, chartreuse green and yellow, blue, pale peach pink, red orange, and orange. Also with colorless beads. All beads are glass. 1980s. With silvertone metal mounted terminals with matching opaline cabochon stones and opaline beaded extender chain and hook close. A fabulous stunning statement. 34 inches wearable length about about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Pho...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1231344
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Lovely vintage signed Chanel clip earrings with large translucent green Gripoix poured glass cabochons framed in goldtone rope twists. Marked CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE. 1 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1231352
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Huge layered clip earrings in matte translucent marbled Lucite simulating amber. Circa 19990. 2 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1249198
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$95.00
Circa 1990 four strand necklace with iridized poured glass beads, metal beads, and carved bone beads, all wired in dark brass tone metal with lobster clasp. Not marked but I have had signed French pieces with the same kinds of beads, glass, and construction. 20 inches wearable length on inside strand and about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. One bead is missing toward the back, pictured but not not at all noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show de...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1258451
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Very chic mixed materials big clip earrings in dark silvertone metal openwork with large clear Lucite faceted drops. Probably French. Not marked but I am selling a signed French necklace by Monette Paris with the same stamped metal mountings, also with clear Lucite. 3 1/4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1258452
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Beautiful French necklace with large clear Lucite beads mounted in very ornate French stamped openwork dark silvertone metal in a Medieval style. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS on goldtone metal tag. With long extender chain with heavy small S shaped links. The Lucite beads are molded in traditional French shapes, including oblong melon and ruffle shapes. Continuous strand. 48 inches wearable length. The longest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The large center bead is 1 inch in diameter. Excel...