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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...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1381400
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Vintage unsigned Gerda Lynggaard Monies necklace in beige coconut shell with dark brown carved horn terminals and hook close. Not marked, as is common with Monies jewelry but this necklace in particular is very recognizable as Monies. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and about 3 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1297700
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Fabulous huge statement 1980s or 1990s heavy hinged bangle cuff bracelet in goldtone metal with brilliant pave Swarovski rhinestones. Top couture quality. Magnetic snap clasp. 1 3/4 inches wide and inside diameters are 2 3/8 inches each way. Excellent condition with some slight flaws or bubbles on the goldtone metal back, not noticeable at a short distance. All stones are brilliant. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349044
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Gorgeous hand made necklace, possibly a studio piece, with clusters of briolette cut colorless rock crystal drops, and large black onyx beads, with hematite drops and beads, and sterling silver toggle clasp, strung on fine wire. It weighs 260 grams. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #813758
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Chanel clipback earrings in goldtone metal with black glass stones with applied quatrefoil elements, and baroque glass based faux pearl drops. Marked CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE, with Chanel logo, and season number 28. Guaranteed authentic, with Chanel box. 1 3/4 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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...
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 : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1297685
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1980s or 1990s signed Monies modernist carved bone clip back earrings. Marked MONIES on the backs. 2 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1325341
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Stunning statement cuff bracelet in carved lignum vitae wood by contemporary jewelry artist Patricia Von Musulin. I am listing several other Von Musulin bracelets from the same estate. Marked VON MUSULIN. 1 1/8 inches wide, 1 inch thick, and 6 inches inside circumference, including the gap, which is 1 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 2000 item #1297695
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Big vintage 1980s or 1990s signed Monies teardrop shaped clip earrings in clear Lucite. Marked MONIES on the backs. 2 1/4 inches long and 1 1/8 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...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349092
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Incredible monumental tribal style bib necklace by Masha Archer with long double layered strands of Chinese turquoise beads, red and blue glass chevron beads, and goldtone and silvertone cast metal openwork beads, dropping from an engraved silvertone metal collar with an elephant motif, with multi strands of matching red and blue glass beads, and metal beads, attaching to the collar. Marked MASHA ARCHER SAN FRANCISCO and numbered. 1990s. Each ring attached to the collar has two strands of beads...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349055
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Spectacular bib necklace by Kenneth Lane in dark silvertone metal with very big aqua and peridot green openback unfoiled glass stones and small brilliant clear stones, all prong set, in an 18th century style. Marked KENNETH LANE. Circa 1990. 18 inches wearable length and 2 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition with one tiny stone at the clasp a bit darkened. All other stones are brilliant. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1325344
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Fabulous super statement size Patricia Von Musulin carved cuff bracelet in grained wood. Not marked but guaranteed Von Musulin. Signed versions of this piece in wood and Lucite can be found online. I am listing several other Von Musulin bracelets from the same estate. Great size -- 2 1/4 inches wide, 1 inch thick, and 6 inches inside circumference, including the gap, which is 1 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349049
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Chic statement circa 1990 necklace and matching clip earrings in silvertone metal with very detailed frogs with dark decorative oxidation. The necklace has finely woven metal mesh and an oversized spring ring clasp. All pieces are marked CABOT. Earrings are 1 inch long and necklace is 19 inches long and 1 inch wide at the terminals. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1297699
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Huge statement 1980s or 1990s unsigned couture Lucite necklace with large shaped beads hand knotted with blue silk cord and lobster clasp. From the same estate as the Monies Lucite earrings and necklaces I am listing. 21 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches at center. Most of the beads are very slightly champagne in color; one or two are slightly pinker. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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...