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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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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...