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Stunning vintage necklace in YSL's signature bohemian chic style, with seamless black Lucite beads, goldtone metal beads and drops, and black silk tassels, all strung on a fine metal chain in typical French construction. Circa 1970 or 1980. Marked YSL on the attached hang tag. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches and it drops 3 1/2 inches in the center. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Necklace form is life size.

Outstanding vintage necklace in heavy gunmetal gray chain links with quatrefoil shaped elements which are made of translucent tortoise Bakelite. This piece can also be worn as a belt. Marked YSL on an attached metal tag. 1970s. The quatrefoil form is of course a classic medieval and Moorish motif and is here translated into a stunning modern look. Very wearable and versatile -- there is a hook at each end, allowing it to be arranged in many lengths and configurations. Also perf...

Stunning statement size necklace in dimensional antiqued goldtone metal with red resin cabochons simulating poured glass. Marked YSL on the attached hang tag and also on the back. The back of the hang tag is marked MADE IN FRANCE. Probably a Robert Goossens design. With classic French S hook closure. Circa 1980 or 1990. I am also selling the matching earrings in a separate listing. The color is a true red and a bit warmer than the photos show. 21 inches wearable length and 2 1/4 inches ...

Very large vintage brooch in the form of an articulated fish, with brilliant crystal colorless stones and red stones as eyes. Marked FRANCE. C. 1950 or 1960; possibly a Roger Jean Pierre piece. All stones are prong set. With a French trombone clasp. The metal is silvertone.

Great size -- 5 1/4 inches long and just under 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. All stones are bright. There is a tiny darkened area at each tip of the tail but this is not noticeable at a short distance. Pho...

A beautiful and early vintage sterling brooch in the form of a turtle, with a huge cut glass center stone, clear paste stones, and red glass stones as eyes. Circa 1920. Not marked but tests positive for sterling silver. Possibly French.

A classic collectible Art Deco piece, and currently perfectly of the moment as well. The fashion world is in the midst of a major Art Deco revival, with top houses such as Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Gucci showing jewelry and accessories with a glamorous graphi...

Stunning 1980s very heavy and substantial ebonized wood bangle with goldtone metal appliques in the form of African masks. There is a place inside (pictured) where there was a signature plaque which is now lost, and this piece is almost certainly by Dominique Aurientis. From the same estate as the signed Dominique Aurientis wood and goldtone metal mounted bangle I have listed. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. 7/8 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Excellent condition. Photos ...

In the signature Chanel colors of red and green, and marked MADE IN FRANCE on the screw barrel clasp, this fabulous necklace is probably by Chanel. Circa 1940, in moghul style, with aged brass chains, large and small glass based faux pearls, red glass beads, and huge teardrop shaped green glass beads. 15 3/4 inches wearable length. The sides are 1 1/8 inches wide. The drop is 4 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very glam necklace with gunmetal gray glass beaded strands and with a black Lucite pendant with brilliant colorless Swarovski stones and enameled decoration, in an Art Deco revival style. The glass beaded strands are caught in matching black Lucite end stations, and the hook catch and extender chains are silvertone metal. Late 1970s or early 1980s. Marked U. CORREANI and MADE IN ITALY. By the late Italian designer Ugo Correani, who had his own label beginning in the 1970s, and also designed ...

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.

Luminous vintage aqua teal textured glass beaded clip earrings with all beads wired in dark brass and hanging from matching fine chains. French, 1950s or 1960s. Each earring has the same number of beads at the top and in the drops. 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Amazing statement size cuff bracelet in feather form carved wood with a gilded finish. Circa 1985. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS, PARIS. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer. Weighty and substantial and wonderful to wear. The beautiful texture of the wood is a great counterpoint to the size, giving it a fabulous light and modern look, making it versatile and wearable for both day and night. Perfect for resort but wearable any time of the year. And, state...

Beautiful statement size necklace made from very large glass melon shaped beads with a fine herringbone impressed design. Definitely French, and a possible Rousselet. Circa 1960. The pink beads are simulating rose quartz and are made in a givre style: transparent with cloudy "inclusions." The pink beads are spaced with transparent peach glass disk shaped beads, and rondelles with brilliant colorless strass stones. The strand is caught in a constructed loop of linked together large b...

Fabulous early silver necklace with round and baguette paste stones, and a huge cut glass center pendant framed by paste stones. 1900 - 1920. Possibly French. Not marked but tests positive for sterling silver. With a dainty slide clasp also set with stones. The square link side chain is made to fall slightly to the sides so the stones on the chain are visible from either side. From a Philadelphia estate.

A classic collectible Art Deco piece, and currently perfectly of the moment as well...

Stunning statement size clip earrings in dimensional antiqued goldtone metal with red resin cabochons simulating poured glass. Marked YSL on the back. Probably a Robert Goossens design. Circa 1980 or 1990. I am also selling the matching necklace in a separate listing. The color is a true red and a bit warmer than the photos show. 3 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Also with YSL box (not pictured).

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...

Fabulous singular clip earrings in substantial cast solid goldtone metal studded with brilliant prong set champagne peach color rhinestones, and goldtone metal beads wired between the top and bottom elements. 1960s or 1970s, not marked. Probably French. They have the same rhinestone studded metal construction and back construction as the signed French Simone Edouard earrings I have listed. Great size -- 3 1/8 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail....

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.

Spectacular vintage heavy couture bracelet in shiny goldtone metal with curb chains framing huge square cut glass stones in openback settings. Box slide clasp. Not marked but definitely French. 1970s. 1 3/8 inches wide and 7 1/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Amazing huge vintage bracelet in dark silvertone metal with faux pearls and glass stones in shades of pale blue, some with a pinkish aurora borealis finish, and palest lemon. Definitely French, circa 1960, and possibly for Dior by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis) or by Francis Winter. I am listing a very similar necklace and earrings which are marked France. With distinctive French construction elements such as "piecrust" settings and dogtooth prongs. The slide clasp, metal finish, and openwork el...

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...

Lovely signed Chanel clip earrings from season 25, with faux baroque pearl cabochons set in textured goldtone metal frames. Marked on an oval plate, CHANEL, with copyright and trademark symbols, also marked with the double C Chanel logo, numbers 2 and 5 on either side of the double C, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic, with box. 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. Traces of green on the backs are not visible when they are worn. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous 1980s season 23 signed Chanel long sautoir with green poured glass Gripoix stones and brilliant colorless strass stones. Stones and settings are double sided in classic Chanel style. The strass stones have quilt form decoration on the sides of their settings. The chain links have very decorative detailing as well. With oversized spring ring clasp and fob type clasp, so it can be connected in different configurations. Great for layering with other long necklaces.I am listing...

Fabulous 1980s season 23 Chanel long sautoir with blue poured glass Gripoix stones and brilliant colorless strass stones. Stones and settings are double sided in classic Chanel style. The strass stones have quilt form decoration on the sides of their settings. The chain links have very decorative detailing as well. With oversized spring ring clasp and fob type clasp, so it can be connected in different configurations. Great for layering with other long necklaces. I am listing a long...

Early Elsa Schiaparelli bib necklace in goldtone metal with glass drops in a classic French color combination of red, blue, green, and topaz. Circa 1940. Marked SCHIAPARELLI in script. With a hook clasp and rope twist extender chains. The metal elements are decorated with delicate engraved designs. Wearable length is 17 inches. 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous faux lariat glass beaded necklace and matching screw back drop earrings with a great modern look. By the French maker Louis Rousselet. The screw back of one earring is marked MADE IN FRANCE (difficult to photograph). Necklace and earrings have amazing slightly translucent pale aqua glass beads with slight marbling and tiny black specks, white baroque glass based faux pearls, brilliant rhinestone rondelles, and a large constructed metal drop set with rhinestones on each end of ...

Excellent vintage flower form fur clip with brilliant smoke gray stones in gunmetal japanned metal settings, with a very large faux pearl trembler in the center of the flower. French, marked DEPOSE, and a possible Roger Jean Pierre piece.

Great size -- 4 inches long and just under 2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. Very good to excellent condition. There is a slight amount of yellowed glue residue on the front right side, and a tiny dark spot on the faux pearl, however these are no...

Chunky heavy necklace by Robert Goossens, who has designed extensively for decades for Chanel, YSL, and other French couturiers. Dark wood rings are connected by solid cast rope form goldtone metal elements, with a round spring ring clasp. The clasp is marked GOOSSENS PARIS, and MADE IN FRANCE. A stunning piece and super wearable for day or night. Perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wearable length is 19 1/2 inches. 1 7/8 inches wid...

Amazing matched pair of statement size bracelets in silvertone metal with very large brilliant stones in fuschia and a green which has an edge of teal. Circa 1975. The stones are openbacked. Not marked but very substantial and weighty and with the look of French construction and style. The colors are a classic French combination. The colors are warmer and brighter and the stones are more brilliant than the photos depict. Slide clasps. Each is 2 1/4 inches wide and 7 inches long c...

From the same estate, a gorgeous pair of green poured glass necklaces with graduated beads simulating Indian moghul emeralds, with early box clasps. 1930s, French. The glass beads are made by Gripoix. Shorter necklace is 15 3/4 inches long and longer necklace is 18 1/2 inches long. Drop for the two is about 2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous long heavy 1960s or 1970s French glass based faux pearl sautoir from the same estate as the Rousselet attributed necklaces I am listing. Beige pearls with briolette faceted glass beads and small goldtone spacers. Continuous strand. 40 inches long and the large baroque pearls are 5/8 inch long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous signed French necklace in dark silvertone metal with brilliant pink, green, lemon, and colorless glass stones. Circa 1960, and possibly for Dior by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis) or by Francis Winter. Slide clasp. It appears that there originally was a signature tag on the back of the clasp (pictured). I am also listing separately the matching earrings, which are marked very faintly MADE IN FRANCE and with another mark on each earring. The additional mark is very faint. It could possibl...

A fabulous example of French glass artistry, these clip earrings have large iridescent finish leaf form green poured glass stones and flower form opaline glass stones prong set in silvertone metal. Marked FRANCE. Circa 1970 or 1980. Super wearable for day or evening. Nice size -- 2 1/8 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning necklace with very large opaline glass beads simulating moonstones, and very large colorless faceted crystal beads. Probably French, circa 1960. Outstanding construction; all the beads are wired with heavy brass wires. It is a long strand with two layers; I have shown it doubled and worn shorter with a necklace extender and I will provide one free of charge. Wearable length is 34 inches. Each opaline bead is 20 mm long and each crystal bead is 10 mm in diameter. Excellent...

Fabulous vintage chain necklace in heavy goldtone brass with brilliant colorless prong set strasse stones. With a spring ring clasp, and long enough to wear doubled as shown. This piece is French, circa 1960 or 1970. Great to wear alone or with other chain necklaces. Perfectly of the moment: layered chains are a top trend this season.

39 1/2 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning statement bangle in opaque black resin decorated with soft clear plastic threads "stitched" through the resin. Unattributed, but probably European. Circa 1980 or 1990. I am selling a very similar bangle in orange resin. This is a big piece and best worn over a long sleeved sweater or T shirt, or pushed up the forearm stacked with other bangles. 1 1/4 inches wide (sideways) and 3/4 inch thick. The inner inside diameter is 2 5/8 inches and the outer inside diameter is 3 inches. Ex...

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.