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Glam statement size vintage Yves Saint Laurent necklace in black Lucite beads with a very large asymmetric pendant in black Lucite set in goldtone metal. Goldtone metal clasp and extender. Marked YSL on attached tag and on the back of the pendant. 1970s. 19 inches wearable length and the center drops 2 3/4 inches and is 7/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Fabulous early statement size YSL bracelet in heavy cast goldtone metal with "molten gold" stones in sculpted settings. Marked YSL and MADE IN
FRANCE. Late 1970s or early 1980s, designed by Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and
other couturiers. Early foldover clasp. 8 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Display form is life size.
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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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$545.00
$545.00
Very dramatic 1980s goldtone metal mounted wood necklace with a large detailed dimensional head of a leopard, hanging from a heavy double strand
of dark red silk cord. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head element is 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. Great size -- the pendant is 3 1/8 inches ...
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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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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).
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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 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
enlarged to show detail.
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$445.00
$445.00
Very glam long clipback earrings in sterling silver with pale peachy pink agate or fossil stone drops. Marked STEPHEN DWECK and STERLING. The front of the clips are worked in repousse depicting
Dweck's signature beetle. Guaranteed authentic, from an estate. Great size -- 3 7/8 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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$165.00
$165.00
Fabulous and glam clipback earrings in 900 silver with a gold wash, in Etruscan style with applied wirework and coin form drops. Marked 900. Vintage, from an estate, 1970s or earlier. 3 1/2
inches long and 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. All drops are present. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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$195.00
$195.00
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...
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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...
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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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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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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
the runways and fashion magazines. 21 inches wearable length and 1 3/8 inches wide...
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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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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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Very glam vintage clip earrings in heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal, with rope form twists at the top, and metal chains surmounted by a moghul style umbrella shaped ornate cap. Marked
SCHIAPARELLI and also marked PAT. 156452. This is probably a design patent number. Circa 1960. Great size -- 3 1/4 inches long and 1 inch wide at top. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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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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Amazing drop clip earrings with enormous teardrop shaped watermelon glass stones, enormous faceted glass beads with vitrail finish, and rondelles with brilliant pink and aqua rhinestones. The metal is
goldtone. Wired construction. Circa 1980. 3 1/2 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. The top stones are 28 mm by 20 mm. The glass beads are 21 mm in diameter. Excellent condition. There is a tiny flea bite to
one edge of one top stone; not visible. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Glam vintage pendant necklace in black Lucite with brilliant strass stones. Circa 1970. The large pendant is suspended from a chain made from circular links and oblong pieces. Possibly European. 21 inches wearable length by 5/8 inch wide. The pendant is 2 7/8 inches long with bale by 2 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Necklace form is life size.
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$95.00
$95.00
Animal prints are a top trend and this fabulous piece makes a super statement. Painted on carved translucent horn. Probably circa 1990. 1 1/2 inches wide, 1/8 inch thick, and 2 3/4 inches inside diameter (this is slightly larger than the standard 2 1/2 inches). Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Beautiful modernist signed Yves Saint Laurent beaded bib necklace with a large goldtone metal center element with a hammered texture, and
very large cabochon glass stones simulating banded agate and garnets. With marbled Lucite beads simulating carved carnelian. Constructed
in classic French couture fashion, with the beads strung on fine goldtone metal chains, allowing the strands to drape gracefully and flexibly.
With YSL hangtag at the hook clasp and also marked YSL on the back...
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Amazing and very big signed YSL clip earrings in heavy solid goldtone metal with red resin stones and purple glass based faux pearl drops.
1970s or 1980s. Marked YSL. The sculpted form has the look of a Goossens design. Fabulous and super wearable for day or night. Perfectly
of the moment; statement jewelry is the "it" accessory of the season. 2 7/8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to
show detail.
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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. Circa 1960 or 1970. A fabulous piece in a great statement size and perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wearable...
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Luminous vintage glass beaded necklace in pale blue transparent glass beads clustered in groups, with large and small silvertone metal hollow beads, and melon shaped blue glass beads at the ends, with small silvertone spacers. Circa 1965. This piece is French; the shapes of the poured glass beads and the wired clustered construction are distinctively French. A fabulous piece in a great statement size and perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Weara...
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$1195.00
$1195.00
Stunning and very big vintage gold and genuine angelskin coral ring with 10 diamonds. Circa 1950. Marked 14K and also with a maker's mark which I
cannot interpret. Substantial at 12 grams. The diamonds are about .03 carat each and are set in white gold or platinum. The coral is 16 mm in diameter.
With a great asymmetrical design and excellent rope form motif. Statement jewelry is a very significant current fashion trend. Photos do not capture this fabulous piece. Ring size 6. The ...
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$395.00
$395.00
Fabulous French glass beaded necklace in transparent chartreuse, opaque pink, opaque light green, and glass faux pearl beads. Not marked but probably by the French maker Louis Rousselet, who produced jewelry for many French couturiers. Circa 1960. With three strands of glowing chartreuse beads alternating with very small baroque faux pearls, and a very big center element with pink bell shaped beads, light green disk shaped beads, faux pearls, and clear faceted beads in a slightly darker green th...
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A stunning, fabulous vintage bib necklace with draped strands of glass beads and glass based faux pearls strung on silvertone
chains, a large center element in gunmetal gray openwork metal with a huge colorless glass stone, and a matching ornate hook
clasp. 1960s or 1970s, by the Italian maker Pellini, and never worn, with its original paper hang tag, which is marked PELLINI MILANO MADE IN ITALY. The
family firm of Pellini designed jewelry for Dior and Balenciaga in the mid 20th ce...