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Long signed Cadoro necklace in goldtone metal with a pendant drop in the form of a Maltese cross with engraving, in the Byzantine style popularized by Chanel. Also with yellow Bakelite beads, engraved
metal beads, and very large poured glass beads. Marked CADORO on an attached metal tag. Late 1960s or early 1970s. Spring ring clasp. The rings connecting the pendant and the clasp are silvertone. 23 1/2 inches wearable length and 5/8 inch wide at sides. The pendant drop is 6 1/2 inches l...
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Fabulous statement making vintage 1970s necklace with a heavy wide openwork snake chain, a huge Bakelite pendant simulating jade with an engraved goldtone coiled element, and glass faux coral and
turquoise cabochon stones. The large stone is set in dogtooth prongs. The chain has an engraved end cap. Marked ALICE CAVINESS. The necklace hooks at the pendant to close. Weighty and
substantial and drapes beautifully. I am selling the matching drop earrings in a separate listing. Excellent...
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Fabulous big drop necklace in goldtone metal with pale pink seamless Lucite beads and cabochons simulating angelskin coral, with bamboo form mountings, and filigree beads. 1970s, marked LES
BERNARD. Screw barrel clasp. The pink beads and the pink cabochons are slightly different colors.26 inches wearable length and 3/4 inch wide at sides. Drop is 4 3/4 inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Necklace form is life size.
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Glam long bib necklace in goldtone metal with very large poured glass beads with an iridescent silvery finish. Circa 1965. Large cast metal elements have Etruscan revival applied beading and wirework and
are suspended from groups of metal chains. Spring ring clasp. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the runways and fashion magazines. Wearable length is 19 inches. Drop is 7 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Excellent
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Beautiful very big signed Chanel clip back earrings in goldtone with Byzantine style decoration, and large luminous green poured glass cabochon stones. Marked on an oval plate, CHANEL, with copyright
and trademark symbols, also marked with the double C Chanel logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. 1 3/8 inches wide and 5/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous and modern looking wear-everywhere YSL necklace of very large graduated goldtone beads strung on a goldtone metal chain, with three wheel shaped center elements with large glass cabochons in
violet, cobalt blue, fuschia, and opaque pink. 1970s. Marked YSL on attached metal hang tag. With hook clasp. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over
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Totally chic and modern looking bib necklace made from metal rings of dark brass in different shades, which contrast beautifully with luminous white glass based faux pearls. Anni Lang Schaad was a German designer of beaded jewelry under the name langani. She also worked with the Paris designer Louis Feraud. When not signed, her pieces are identified by the trademark of a black bead near the clasp. This piece has the black bead near the spring ring clasp. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy ...
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Glam statement size vintage clip back earrings by Kenneth J. Lane. Circa 1965. In red Lucite with brilliant colorless rhinestones, all set in dark goldtone metal. Marked K.J.L. on the backs. 3 inches long and
1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Amazing very big collar necklace in silvertone metal with huge brilliant glass stones in fuschia, cobalt blue, topaz, and opaque black. Slide clasp. 1960s or 1970s. This piece looks like a hand made one off
runway piece. All the stones are round except one oval topaz stone on the lower left side. The stones are much more brilliant than the photos depict. This piece would be fabulous worn over a black sweater or
T shirt. 17 inches wearable length and 2 1/4 inches wide in the center. Exc...
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Fabulous necklace in silvertone metal with brilliant prong set stones in pale lemon, set in large oblong elements, and with openback colorless and sherry color stones designed as acorn form elements. 1960s.
The decorative elements are soldered to a metal chain with hook and eye closure. Definitely hand made, possibly a runway piece. This piece would look stunning and very current with black ribbons fastened
at either end as a closure, as couture necklaces are currently being made and s...
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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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Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent necklace in dark gunmetal gray with luminous peach color poured glass cabochons. Circa 1990. The clasp end piece/charm with the YSL signature, which is commonly found on
YSL necklaces, was missing when I purchased this necklace, but I purchased it with another signed YSL necklace from the same estate, and it is guaranteed. The very distinctive poured glass stones, and the
construction, are very recognizably YSL. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. The center...
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Stunning dramatic Kenneth J. Lane long drop clip earrings perfect for resort and summer. Circa 1965. Made from raffia paillettes (sequins) sewn in fish scale patterns and with tiny white glass beads and larger
wooden beads sewn around the outlines. Marked K.J.L. on the clip backs. From a Philadelphia estate. Great size -- 3 1/2 inches long and 2 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. One earring has had some
slight reinforcing of threads at the top back for security. Photos enlarged to ...
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Fabulous chic 1980s drop clip earrings by the French designer Edouard Rambaud. In a signature French style, with heavy goldtone "molten" cast metal and carved ebony cabochons. Weighty and substantial.
Marked EDOUARD RAMBAUD PARIS. 2 5/8 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautiful statement size clip drop earrings in matte goldtone by Karl Lagerfeld, who, in addition to his role with Chanel, has designed under his own name since the 1980s. The earrings are in the form of very
dimensional and detailed handbags. They have the KL logo on the front, and are marked KL on the backs. Circa 1990. I am selling the matching necklace in a separate listing. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the
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Fabulous chunky five strand chain necklace in matte goldtone by Karl Lagerfeld, who, in addition to his role with Chanel, has designed under his own name since the 1980s. There are three rope form chains
and two with an applied beaded design. The hook clasp is in the form of two very dimensional and detailed handbags. The handbags have the KL logo on the front, and one is marked KL on the back. Circa
1990. I am selling the matching earrings in a separate listing. Perfectly on trend with ...
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Stunning long pendant necklace of carved matte finish resin beads simulating amber, with a carved large wood pendant in the form of an African mask, and with goldtone metal wire findings and a goldtone metal rope form toggle clasp. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS on the attached metal hang tag. Circa 1980 or 1990. Wearable length is 40 inches. Width of the beaded strand is 3/4 inch. The pendant is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos e...
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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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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
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Simply stunning and very dimensional collar or bib necklace in colorless Lucite strung on monofilament. With a metal hook and extender chain of metal wired Lucite beads. Circa 1970, in the style of Coppola
e Toppo. Possibly Italian. Small beads alternating with large beads are strung in raised arches. Very large faceted drops alternate with large bead drops. The design is very complex and dimensional and the photos do not do
justice.
Wearable length is 16 inches. 3 1/2 inches wide an...
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Lush vintage angelskin or salmon coral beaded necklace with a 14KT white gold engraved slide clasp. Circa 1930. Clasp is marked 14K. The color is warmer than the photos depict. The beads range in size from 6 mm to 3 mm. The shortest strand (wearable length) is 16
inches and the longest strand is 20 inches. The center drops about 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.
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Fabulous clip earrings in heavy antiqued dark goldtone metal with prong set opaque white glass stones and matching white glass beads in filigree end caps. These are probably French, however they do have a
very Haskellesque look (Haskell jewelry designers drew on French and Italian traditions for inspiration). Circa 1950 or 1960. Great size -- 4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos
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Beautifully detailed heavy and substantial link bracelet in goldtone metal with many and varied glass stones in both faceted and cabochon cuts. Marked EDOUARD RAMBAUD PARIS. Circa 1980. Slide
clasp. Each link has a hammered repousse design in matte metal and is bordered with shiny rope form metal. The stones are primarily red and blue, with topaz, green, and watermelon included as well. Great
size -- 2 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches wearable length when clasped. Excellent condition. Photo...
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Fabulous and very big Lucite bangle by jewelry artist Judith Hendler. Guaranteed authentic and characteristic of her
work. The opaque black is a rare color for this bracelet form. Judith Hendler's pieces were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue and other high end stores, and featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other top magazines. Great to wear alone or layer. 2 inches wide at the bypass point and 1 inch wide/thick. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Fits average wrist. Excellen...
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Statement size clip earrings with the rarely seen signature Craft, a high end maker active in the 1970s and 1980s. Marked CRAFT. In matte goldtone
metal with faux coral cabochons, tiny faux pearls, and black glass cabochon stones. 3 1/4 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide.
Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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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 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...
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Vintage necklace with large openwork drops with incised decoration alternating with smaller drops with silver hemispheres. Circa 1935, with early
pre-eagle marks. Marked E BARENA (the R, E, and N are obscured), TAXCO, MEX, and 925. This name is listed in "The Little Book of Mexican
Silver Trade and Hallmarks" by Bille Hougart. This piece and most of the other Mexican silver I have listed came from one long time collector's estate.
Substantial at 72 grams. 15 inches wearable length an...
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Fabulous vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer heavy link necklace in goldtone metal in a very primitive barbaric style. Marked SCHERRER PARIS and MADE
IN FRANCE and JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER in script on the toggle clasp. With huge asymmetrical champagne colored resin stones simulating citrines
and small colorless strass stones. Jean-Louis Scherrer worked as an assistant at Christian Dior, 1955-59, designed for Louis FĂ©raud, 1959-61, and
founded his own label in 1962. 17 1/2 inches wearable lengt...
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Fabulous matched pair of Karl Lagerfeld very weighty linked bracelets circa 1990. Each is signed KL in script at both ends of the clasp. With an early shiny polished metal finish. Five rows of
single rings are soldered lengthwise, and connected by loose double sets of rings, allowing the bracelets to flex and drape beautifully. They can also be
clasped together and worn as a closefitting dog collar. The wearable length would be 15 inches. Great size -- each bracelet is 1 7/8 inches wide ...
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Very glam signed Yves Saint Laurent ten strand necklace of gold beaded chains, with a pin clasp which is marked YVES SAINT LAURENT on both
sides in script. Circa 1990. 17 inches wearable length (inside strand). The outside strand is 27 inches long. The center drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent
condition. No wear to metal finish. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life-size.
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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. Great size -- 1 1/4 inches wide, ...
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Dramatic large vintage Chanel clip earrings in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was
one of Chanel's many influences. Circa 1970. Marked CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching necklace. Probably designed by Robert
Goossens. They lie flat and hug the ear and neck. 1 3/4 inches long and 1 7/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Vintage Chanel drop necklace in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was one of
Chanel's many influences. Asymmetric design with a large drop and chains on either end terminating in a large spring ring clasp. Circa 1970. Marked
CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching earrings. Probably designed by Robert Goossens. The sections are curved slightly to conform to the body. About 17 inches wearable length. The cente...
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Jay Feinberg (now doing business as Jay Strongwater) dark goldtone signed necklace with a complex and unusual construction. Multiple strands of
twisted mesh are attached with rings on one side to a centerpiece of two cast metal leaves, and multiple strands of ornate metal beads are attached on
the other side of the centerpiece with a pin close, allowing it to be adjusted along the strands of beads for different looks. Marked JAY FEINBERG on
the hook clasp. Late 1970s. Great size -- 1...
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Amazing statement size signed Coppola e Toppo bib necklace in silver finished oblong glass beads with round smoke gray margarita Swarovski beads
at the end of each drop. Circa 1960. All beads are glass. Collectors will recognize this as an important book piece. With the signature Coppola e
Toppo beaded end pieces mounted in silvertone metal and with an extender chain with goldtone rings and colorless beads. Marked MADE IN ITALY
BY COPPOLA E TOPPO. All the beads have an iridescent fin...