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Stunning bib necklace in luscious aqua turquoise and green round glass and poured glass melon shaped beads, with gilt metal findings. The slide
clasp is set with matching cabochon stones. Marked CHR. DIOR GERMANY and dated 1965. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to
show detail. The two rows of beads are connected by twisted wire rods which are meant to allow the top row to stand up slightly as shown.
The transparent melon shaped beads are fabulously shaded from aqua to green...
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Fabulous statement drop clip earrings with red silk rosettes and black silk bows surmounting huge brilliant colorless cut lead crystal stones, all mounted in silvertone metal. Circa 1980, unsigned, probably by
Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino. From the same estate as several of the other French signed pieces I am listing. 2 3/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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1960s earrings with French clip backs, and red poured glass cabochons at the top, and strands of red, blue, green, and colorless glass beads wired in goldtone metal, with filigree caps. Marked DEPOSE MADE IN FRANCE. 3 inches long and about 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous heavy French necklace, circa 1960, with amazing blue and black foiled baroque shaped beads, opaque faceted black beads, and glittering
faceted blue transparent beads, all connected with metal wires. All beads are glass. There are six tiers with draped festoons. The beads are
arranged in a slightly asymmetrical pattern. The clasp is marked MADE IN FRANCE. The metal is brass with a silvertone finish. The blue faceted
beads are probably Swarovski...
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Huge statement size Bakelite bangle in yellow (originally probably a cream color and now oxidized and aged) with a Maltese cross in goldtone metal with green Gripoix glass cabochons and small colorless
strass stones. Stones are prong set. The cross is attached to the bracelet
with rivets. Tests positive for Bakelite. Examples of this piece are generally considered to be early unsigned Chanels. Circa 1950...
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Stunning early signed 1950s Miriam Haskell four strand necklace with opaque black glass beads in multi shapes, mounted in signature Haskell dark "Russian gold" dark goldtone metal caps, with hook clasp and wired extender chain. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL. Wearable length is 17 inches on inside strand and the center drops about 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. A few beads have miniscule flea bites from wear, not visible except under a loupe. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail...
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Beautifully 1960s detailed necklace or belt in goldtone metal with tassels, colorless and topaz glass faceted stones, and very big unfoiled openbacked topaz glass cabochon stones. A definite Schreiner piece; the faceted colorless stones are inverted (set points up), the dogtooth prongs, "piecrust" back settings, and rhinestone chain are all key Schreiner construction hallmarks. Hook close. 34 inches wearable length and the tassels drop 4 inches. Very good condition...
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Dramatic vintage necklace in textured goldtone metal with seriously huge brilliant crystal prong set stones in very subtle colors.
1960s. Not marked, however, the design, materials and findings are characteristically French. I have another necklace listed with
these distinctive chain links. With a slide closure. There are eleven stones in red, dark green, colorless crystal, silver, fuschia,
peridot, lavender, royal blue, aqua, and a fabulous olive color...
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MARKED GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK, and dated 1977. 37 1/2 inches wearable length and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos
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Vintage French necklace with a huge green Gripoix poured glass center drop surmounted by a fluted goldtone disk shaped bead, chunky resin faux pearls, and disk shaped goldtone metal elements with matching green poured glass cabochons. With hook clasp and textured extender chain in goldtone metal. Marked FRANCE on the hook of the clasp...
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Stunning vintage three stranded glass beaded French necklace with pink, blue, green, pale yellow, lavender, and colorless poured glass beads. 1940s.
The beads are hung from fine brass chains. Beautifully designed; the beads alternate between plain head pins, glass based faux pearl ends, and tiny prong
set colorless rhinestone ends. With a hook clasp and extender chain with matching beads. Very modern and wearable with its casual and densely draped
design. Fresh and fabulous for ...
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Fabulous and wide YSL sculpted bangle in Lucite simulating carved ivory. Marked YSL on a tiny goldtone plaque. Late 1970s or early 1980s. Great size -- 1 7/8 inches wide, 2 5/8 inches inside diameter,
and 3/8 inch thick. Excellent condition. There are two tiny spots on the plastic only visible in enlarged photo. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Gorgeous huge vintage 1970s three strand bracelet in antiqued goldtone metal with black openback unfoiled stones that feel like Lucite, held in ornate
Byzantine style "cages." In the French style; I've seen Dominique Aurientis jewelry with this same type of motif and stone setting. Great size -- 2 3/8 inches wide and 7 3/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Display
form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Very interesting vintage French statement size cuff bracelet in what feels like black suede (or possibly Ultrasuede) with large prong set stones, tiny gold glass beads at each end, and fine gold metal chain weaving between the stones, and with embroidered edges. With a magnetic clasp in goldtone metal with tiny brilliant strass stones on each end. The large stones feel like Lucite. This piece is typical of the type of French couture jewelry made by Lina Baretti for various designers, in unusual ...
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Beautiful statement size bib necklace made of hammered curved goldtone disks with bezel set Lucite stones in purple, green, and blue. Circa 1975. Most likely an unsigned Les Bernard; I have seen a signed version of this exact piece. Very well
constructed, with the circular elements connected with braided metal chains on the back, to allow it to drape properly. An excellent very wearable and
modern look. Very much on trend; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wea...
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Adorable unusual vintage circa 1970 cocktail ring in the form of a zebra, in goldtone metal with fired enameling, with opaque black faceted stones as eyes, and colorless rhinestones accenting the ears and nose. Solid cast metal, and the same quality as Ciner enameled animal pieces, which of course were in the style of the iconic 1960s and 1970s David Webb animal form fine jewelry. Perhaps an unsigned Ciner. Ring size 5 1/2. 1 5/8 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. No losses to ...
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Runway size vintage circa 1970 tribal style bib collar necklace in dark hammered brass with long drops and matching hook catch and extender chain. It makes an
amazing couture statement. Great size -- about 15 inches inside circumference, including the gap, and can be adjusted slightly smaller or larger. The center drops 8
inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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French long rope necklace with goldtone chain and glass beads in fabulous modern shapes. 1960s. The beads include a large saucer shaped vermilion bead, and oblong and round beads in pink, pale green,
pale blue, opaque cream, and white, as well as faux baroque pearls. Colors are brighter than photos depict. Spring ring clasp. Long enough to wrap three tiers. Wearable length is 52 inches. The largest bead (vermilion) is 3/4 inch wide. Excellent
condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos ...
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Fabulous collier made from goldtone metal and wired glass beads simulating different colors of jade, coral, amber, turquoise, and lapis. Also with
small goldtone metal beads which I have had on another signed French necklace. Slide clasp with matching wired beads. This could easily be
lengthened by adding jump rings at either side of the clasp. I can have this done for a nominal fee. Wearable length is 15 1/2 inches. The drop is 2 1/2
inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to ...
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Beautiful unusual sautoir long necklace with glass based faux baroque pearls and two sided stations, one side with prong set large oval multi color
glass stones and the other side with alternating fuschia and colorless strass stones. Also with very ornate chain links. Hook clasp with colorless stones
in ruffled "piecrust" settings. The dogtooth settings of the large stones, the piecrust settings, and the double sided form of the glass stones suggests this
piece is French, although th...
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Amazing fabulous very big matched pair of clear Lucite tube shaped bangles with studded with two kinds of very brilliant stones: colorless and
aurora borealis finished. Late 1970s, possibly French or Italian. The Lucite is bright and clear with no yellowing. Each is 7/8 inch wide, 5/8 inch
thick, and 2 5/8 inch inside diameter.
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Gorgeous super long 1970s or 1980s necklace with cobalt blue poured glass beads hand knotted in a continuous strand with matching blue thread. Super luxe and sumptuous. The colors are slightly variegated, and the blue is a bit warmer than the photos may show. A whopping 126 inches long. Beads are 1/4 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Gorgeous heavy vintage 1970s very long French ball bead chain necklace with antiqued goldtone fluted beads with darker connectors. Continuous strand. 88
inches long. A statement on its own or great to layer with other sautoirs. Excellent condition. One bead has a loss to finish, pictured but not noticeable when
worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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A fabulous glittering genuine cut steel necklace with an asymmetrical (negligee) double drop and a front hook closure. Circa 1910 - 1920. Probably French. The design is beautifully modern and forward looking. Twelve disks set with riveted cut steel stones, connected with chain links. In a stunning gunmetal gray which will perfectly complement this season's palette.
A classic collectible piece, and currently perfectly of the moment as well. The fashion world is in the midst of a major Art...
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Outstanding vintage Art Deco/Retro Moderne horse form figural brooch in ebonized carved wood with inlaid silver detail. Circa 1945. Unsigned, most likely by Elzac Inc., which produced jewelry from materials such as ceramic, Lucite, fur, feathers, cloth, and wood during World War II when other materials were in short supply.
With an embedded pin back and with silver decoration, including beads around the collar and along the mane, and thin wires above and below the beads around the collar....
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Circa 1970 modernist French necklace in goldtone metal with fine chains, rectangular beautifully finished links, and small poured glass paste stones in open
bezel settings with twist wire edges, in two colors of green and a light opaline color. The bezel elements were made by the Gripoix atelier, which has made
couture jewelry for Chanel for decades. I had a signed necklace (now sold) by Histoire de Verre, the current brand name for the Gripoix glass atelier, with these
same poured g...
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Beautiful antique Victorian choker length collar necklace made from genuine Whitby jet graduated carved dome shaped oblong beads with a centerpiece in the form of a Maltese cross, with box slide clasp with a jet piece applied to the top. Late 19th century, English. The centerpiece is slightly wider at the bottom and has a textured background surface, and applied faceted jet pieces. The necklace is strung on the original black thread. Guaranteed genuine Whitby jet. There is a hidden hook on the b...
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Fabulous vintage French long sautoir with 24 large Gripoix glass beads, no two the same, and small glass based faux pearls, wired along a chain which is ornately detailed in the French style. The metal is darkened goldtone. Spring ring clasp. Long enough to wear doubled or tripled. Probably circa 1950 or 1960 but possibly earlier, given the aged metal. Wearable length is 60 inches. The largest bead is 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Luscious heavy coral glass beaded hand knotted 62 inch long necklace, circa 1970. From the estate of a New York socialite; I had several necklaces like this and this is the last one. Spring ring brass
clasp. Large 12 mm diameter beads hand knotted with matching coral thread. Color is warmer and pinker than in photos. 62 inches long and the beads are 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. No losses
to beads. There is one open air bubble in one bead; pictured but not noticeable when worn.
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Gorgeous heavy vintage 1970s very long French ball bead chain necklace with antiqued goldtone fluted beads with darker connectors. Continuous strand. 58
inches long. The beads are 1/4 inch. A statement on its own or great to layer with other sautoirs. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged
to show detail.
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Stunning vintage three strand necklace with large coral glass lampworked beads simulating coral, and green poured glass beads with white
accents simulating carved jade. Also with ornate gilt metal filigree findings and large beads, and fine metal links. With a hook clasp with a
flower. The glass beads and the filigree elements are characteristically French. Circa 1960. Wearable length is 19 1/2 inches. The center
drops about 3 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show de...
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Stunning very unusual vintage 1970s pendant necklace in antiqued heavy cast goldtone metal, in the form of a crocodile with articulated links, suspended from
a large ring with scale pattern texture, on a double chain with spring ring clasp. The crocodile has opaque black glass stones as eyes. Top designer quality,
possibly French. Great size -- the pendant is 7 1/2 inches long including the ring. Wearable length is 17 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size.
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Stunning statement vintage 1970s French necklace with five strands of poured glass beads in translucent jewel tones, marbled topaz, and opaque carnelian, with
repousse flower decorated dark goldtone metal beads, chains, and openwork terminals with a French screw barrel clasp. Very weighty and substantial. Wearable length on inside strand is 30 inches and the center drops about 4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life
size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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A beautiful heavy bib necklace in matte goldtone, with outstanding very dimensional drops in modern geometric shapes. 1970s. Very dramatic and bold.
Wearable length is 19 inches. The longest drop is 4 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Two matching sumptuously long necklaces of unusual chain which is made of dark brass tone French filigree balls enclosing a "lamp cord" type of linked chain. The clasps are two different metals.
Circa 1940s or possibly later. Each is 60 inches long and 1/4 inch or 5mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Statement size late 1960s or early 1970s heavy necklace in cast goldtone metal in coral form links, with large pale pink Lucite cabochons simulating angel skin
coral. Spring ring clasp. Great size -- 27 inches wearable length and the center drops 3 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. Slight discoloration of the glue on the
backs of the stones, not visible when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.