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Classic Gucci double G belt buckle, 1970s, in goldtone metal. Marked with GUCCI ITALY and also marked with a patent number. A belt attaches with tiny screws
which can be easily screwed and unscrewed with a tweezer tip or even a fingernail. 2 5/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches long. The opening for the belt is 1 1/8
inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Pure luxe vintage 1970s or 1980s Judith Leiber bag in soft padded dark blue genuine ostrich with a goldtone metal clasp decorated with a cabochon sodalite
stone. Goldtone hardware. With thin matching blue leather strap which is detachable allowing the bag to be used as a clutch. The strap is long enough to allow
the bag to be worn cross body. Marked JUDITH LEIBER. Also with Judith Leiber paper card, and original paper tag. Interior satin lining...
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Fabulous shoulder sweeping YSL clip earrings made from tassels of iridescent multi color green and gold glass beads with goldtone metal beads, surmounted by rosettes of coral red passementerie silk cord with centers of glass beads sewn in an intricate pattern. 1980s. Marked YSL and MADE IN FRANCE. Great size -- 5 inches total length and 4 inches long from the clips. 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Each earring has 20 strands of beads...
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From France, fabulous Balenciaga necklace in sculpted goldtone metal with briolette faceted colorless glass drops in ornate dogtooth caps. 1980s. Probably a Robert Goossens design. Marked
BALENCIAGA EDITION on the heavy hook clasp. The heavy oblong reeded links are twisted to create additional dimension. The links are individually soldered
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Fabulous very big bracelet in slightly matte goldtone metal with three strands of thick snake chains and two strands of large decorated matching beads
graduating from the center toward each end. Foldover clasp. Circa 1980, unsigned but possibly by Robert Lee Morris, who has designed jewelry for Donna Karan
for decades. Great size -- 2 1/8 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Huge statement multi strand long beaded necklace of glass seed beads and matching dyed red coral color raffia beads, with beaded band. This type of
decorative beading, conterie, originated in Italy. This piece is probably Italian. 1980s. This came from a Philadelphia area estate and the original owner
purchased this necklace in multiple colors. I am also listing a red coral color version. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
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Chunky big statement making hinged bangle in matte goldtone with box slide clasp, in a basketweave design. Unsigned, but documented, by the late Italian
designer Ugo Correani, who had his own label beginning in the 1970s, and also designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and
Christian Lacroix. Nice size -- 1 3/8 inches wide and inside diameters are 2 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Inside circumference is just under 7 inches. Excellent
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Beautiful statement size vintage 1980s wide bracelet with orchid pink poured glass beads strung on fine silvertone chains and mounted in silvertone metal with decorative stations, spacer beads, and slide clasp. Possibly French. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Amazing huge 21 strand faux pearl necklace with large cast goldtone metal elements which slide along the strands and hold the pearls together. Also with matching slide clasp. Circa 1980, probably an unsigned Cadoro. I have seen these exact cast goldtone elements on several signed Cadoro pieces. Great size -- 42 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous very big 1980s bangle in dark wood with three large detailed dimensional leopard head decorations. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS
PARIS. The leopard head elements are based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The
leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and other objects. I am also listing a matching necklace
in wood with a leopard head...
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Glam 1980s hinged bracelet in cast goldtone metal with a rope form texture, with slide clasp. Marked V with a copyright symbol, for Valentino. Great statement on its own or stack tribal style with other bangles. Just under 3/4
inch wide. The tongue of the clasp is on a hinge. Inside circumference is 6 1/4 inches. Inside diameters are 1 7/8 inches and 2 1/8 inches. Excellent condition...
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Chic vintage modernist asymmetrical necklace in hammered goldtone metal links with lobster clasp. 1980s. Marked CECILE JEANNE PARIS. Great easy to wear piece for day or evening. 15 1/2 inches wearable length and the longest drop is 6 1/2 inches long. A medium weight piece at 76 grams. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Gorgeous very big 1980s Yves Saint Laurent modernist clip earrings, designed by Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades YSL, Chanel, and other couture houses. In goldtone metal with big translucent green poured resin stones. Marked YSL on the backs of the clips, and MADE IN FRANCE (rather illegibly) on the backs of the tops. I had these earrings in red, with the matching necklace, several years ago. 3 3/8 inches long...
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Gorgeous vintage 1980s four strand torsade necklace mounted in heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with iridescent polyhedron glass beads in a violet purple blue color that changes from warm to cool depending on the light. With Givenchy logo on metal tag at the terminal. Hook clasp. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautiful large bracelet in black finished metal with detailed engraving in a Gothic medieval style, with white enameling simulating small pearls. Marked ROCHAS. Slide clasp. Circa 1990. The fashion house of Rochas Paris was founded in 1925 by Marcel Rochas. 7 inches wearable length. 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Lush vintage 1980s jet set chic three strand necklace with opaline glass and translucent faceted glass beads, carved bone beads, metal beads, charms, and
fossil stone beads. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous statement bracelet in goldtone metal with a molten look, with coin form charms and a toggle close. Circa 1980 or 1990. By Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and other couturiers. Marked R GOOSSENS PARIS. Perfectly in style with the look of the metal jewelry finishes which are all over the runways and fashion magazines. 7 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous big statement 1980s unsigned cuff bracelet in heavy cast matte finished goldtone metal by Robert Lee Morris, who designed jewelry for Donna Karan and many other top designers in the 1980s. Not marked but collectors will recognize Morris's distinctive style and construction. 3 inches wide and 7 to 7 1/4 inches inside circumference, including the gap, which is 1 inch. About 2 1/8 inches deep. Excellent condition with some very slight lightening of the goldtone finish on the back near the ...
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Fabulous glam statement size long clip earrings with poured glass beads in red, green, and blue, and faux coins and other drops and spacers in dark silvertone,
goldtone, and copper color. Also with leather thongs suspending the end drops. 1980s, possibly French. 6 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition.
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Chic minimalist signed and dated articulated collar necklace in matte and shiny heavy goldtone cast metal with toggle clasp by the Clara Kasavina studio.
Marked CLARA STUDIO, dated 1989 and signed MISHA. Dimensional design. The articulated ends allow it to lie gracefully on the neck. 17 inches wearable length
and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Stunning very big 1980s long clip earrings with matte ornate goldtone metal tops with red glass faceted stones and goldtone metal filigree moghul style
elements suspending amazing iridized orange and pink glass rods and beads, and goldtone spacers. Very substantial couture quality, possibly French. Great size
-- 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Very glamorous shoulder sweeping long clip earrings in cast goldtone metal with brilliant prong set colorless strass stones at the top, and tassels of black silk cord knotted with ridged goldtone beads. 1980s, French, marked SIMONE EDOUARD. Very high quality construction. The metal elements are solid and substantial, and studded with the rhinestones. Each earring has 10 gold beads knotted among the silk cords. Great size -- 5 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. All the stones are b...
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Fabulous 1980s signed Monies torsade necklace with multi strands of coconut shell beads, with many attached drops in clear Lucite, pale yellow Lucite, carved coconut shell, carved wood, and also with natural seashell drops, with Monies signature style carved dark brown horn hook clasp. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES on attached metal tag. 16 inches wearable length and 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Stunning very big and heavy 1980s bangle bracelet in seamless polished ivory Lucite with matte goldtone metal mountings and large transparent marbled tortoise Lucite cabochon stones. From the same estate as the butterscotch Lucite necklace I am listing. Great size -- 1 3/4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick at the tortoise stones. Inside diameter is 2 5/8 inches. Weighty at 111 grams. Excellent condition with one very small hairline on the inside, at one applied metal element, probably something tha...
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Chic 1980s minimalist articulated collar necklace in heavy cast silvertone metal. From the same estate as the similar Clara Kasavina necklace I am listing. 14
1/2 inches wearable length including the gap, and just over 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Incredible huge statement long lariat necklace by the Italian fashion house Moschino, with a heavy dark blue silk cord terminating in two very large tassels
made from Italian poured glass drops or beads in palest gray lavender, on engraved chains in dark goldtone metal, held in large caps of dark goldtone metal.
Marked MOSCHINO and MADE IN ITALY on the attached metal hang tag. Also with original paper label marked MOSCHINO BIJOUX. The Moschino label was
created in 1983 by the late Fr...
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Huge stunning snake form belt buckle by the super collectible 1970s and 1980s cult designer Christopher Ross. Very heavy cast goldtone metal with dimensional
sculpted scales and large deeply inset realistic glass eyes. Marked C. ROSS and dated 1980. 6 inches wide, 3 1/2 inches long and about 1 inch deep. Excellent
condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautiful unsigned Chanel necklace, 1980s, with lengths of heavy sculpted goldtone metal chain links and elements alternating with handknotted large white
baroque Gripoix glass faux pearls. Very heavy and finely made. It weighs 227 grams. The form, a long sautoir with handknotted pearls alternating with chain, and
the materials and construction, are Chanel standard. These necklaces typically are signed with an attached metal hang tag. Continuous strand with no clasp and
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Dark matte silvertone metal with sculpted finish and detailing. Marked OSCAR DE LA RENTA on the inside and on the clips. 1 3/8 inches long. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautiful very ornate necklace and matching clip earrings by the French maker Monette. I have had one piece by this maker before. Circa 1990. Very large molded Lucite beads are detailed in gold and
mounted in heavy filigree caps, and connected with S shaped links. Top quality and beautifully made. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE. Necklace is 44 inches long. The largest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The earrings are 2 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. One bead at the center
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Beautiful sautoir necklace in glowing chartreuse poured glass, probably by the French maker Gripoix, designed by Deanna Hamro, an American designer who is no longer making costume jewelry but has
moved to fine jewelry. 1980s. Marked DEANNA HAMRO on attached metal tag. All beads are hand wired in the French style with dark slightly matte heavy goldtone metal. Continuous strand. As with all Hamro's costume
jewelry, it is made with the same couture technique and quality as French designer j...
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Stunning heavy limited edition bracelet in goldtone metal with large applied metal beads, twisted wire decoration, and etched designs. With three huge poured glass cabochon stones in green, blue, and purple, and two glass based faux pearls. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT in script and 019/500, meaning of course, that this is the 19th of 500 made. 1980s. A fabulous classic statement piece. I had another one of these bracelets several years ago and was so excited to be able to get this one. Great size ...
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Statement signed Ugo Correani asymmetrical necklace of beautifully made and finished glowing translucent Lucite charms in the form of coral, sea anemone, and other sea life, in one of the hottest
colors of the season, amber orange. The charms are strung on heavy pale creamy silk cords. With a slide clasp marked UGO CORREANI ITALY. Circa 1980. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own
label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl L...
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Big statement size 1980s Napier articulated bracelet in slightly matte heavy cast goldtone metal with a hammered effect finish, in the form of rounded studs,
with foldover clasp. Marked NAPIER on the back of the clasp and on each end on the back. Substantial at 124 grams. Great size -- 1 7/8 inches wide and 7 inches wearable length. Excellent condition and appears
never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous statement size vintage 1980s tribal style necklace by Italian designer Donatella Pellini. Black glass beads with dark silvertone mountings suspend a large pendant
with huge faceted faux amber bead and an ornate repousse two sided drop. With smaller matching amber bead. Marked PELLINI at the screw barrel clasp. I am also listing two separate
pairs of Pellini earrings which coordinate with this necklace, from the same estate. Pictures are not capturing this fabulous weighty piece....
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Dramatic and very wearable necklace of finely made flexible chainmaille, or chainmail, in goldtone metal with a silvertone toggle clasp. It drapes and molds beautifully. Marked EVE FRANCE DESIGNS NYC on an attached metal hang tag. Eve France is a New York based independent jewelry designer. Her pieces have been sold at Nieman Marcus. This piece is circa 1980 or 1990. Perfectly on trend with the
glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the runways and fashion maga...