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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.

Super chic vintage Art Deco revival Yves Saint Laurent necklace with a centerpiece in slightly matte goldtone metal with large red resin stones, on a "gaspipe" chain finished in dark gunmetal tone. Marked YSL. Circa 1980. 1 7/8 inch wide at center and 16 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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...

Fabulous statement making early Karl Lagerfeld wide corset style belt in buttery super soft black leather, completely lined with pale beige leather, with a large dimensional center element in goldtone metal. Buckles in the back. Circa 1980. Marked KARL LAGERFELD MADE IN FRANCE on cloth label, and also marked CUIR VERITABLE MADE IN FRANCE on the leather lining. Sewn in pieces and curved so that the front dips slightly below waist level, and the back hits right at waist level. 2 5/8 in...

Fabulous versatile vintage genuine lizard box bag in navy, with beautiful Art Deco revival two tone gold- and silvertone hardware, and a long shoulder strap which hinges down into the bag, allowing it to be used as a clutch. Marked RODO and ITALY on a goldtone metal plaque inside. The hardware is beautifully finished, with a textured "molten" effect at each end, very characteristic of later 70s/early 80s design. It opens by flipping up the triangular goldtone metal clasp. With Rodo signa...

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 long enough t...

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.

Showstopping 1980s signed Hermes bangle in heavy gold plated metal with two horse heads. Marked HERMES PARIS, with the Hermes logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. A classic fabulous equestrian piece. Substantial at 97 grams. 1 inch wide at the center. The horse heads are 1 1/2 inches long together. Inside diameters are 2 5/8 and 2 1/8 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

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. The hinge has the slightest bit of give but this does not affect wearability and the clasp is tight. Disp...

Fabulous statement size vintage 1980s earrings in matte goldtone metal with genuine carnelian beads and cabochon, in a tribal barbaric style. Marked LAZULI. Great size -- 3 3/4 inches long and about 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Amazing statement size unique cuff bracelet in translucent gray Lucite with impressed very big brilliant strass rhinestones. Not marked but couture quality and very weighty at 125 grams. 1970s or 1980s. Great size -- 2 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. Inside circumference is 8 inches including the gap, which is 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fresh and fabulous statement necklace in pale pink translucent resin beautifully detailed, in the form of coral and starfish, decorated with brilliant rhinestones, with a large white shell drop, and with a silvertone clasp also set with a rhinestones. 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 Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Never worn, with i...

Fabulous early statement size YSL bracelet in heavy cast goldtone metal with faux mabe pearls 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, just under 1 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Amazing statement size 1980s Yves Saint Laurent necklace with slightly matte goldtone dimensional square and geometric linked elements and five strands of graduated large black Lucite beads, with hook clasp and extender chain. Marked YSL on the back of one square link, and also marked YVES SAINT LAURENT in script and 53/525 on the oblong link opposite the hook clasp. Wearable length is 25 inches (inside strand). Outside strand is 30 inches. The center drops about 4 inches. Excellent ...

Dark goldtone metal clip earrings with a decorative hammered texture, with tiers and rings with red poured glass teardrop shaped beads, 1980s, probably French. Great size -- 3 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Classic collectible Chanel sautoir Gripoix glass and faux pearl necklace in an iconic Chanel color. Marked CHANEL 1981 with double C logo and copyright symbols, on attached round metal hang tag. With sections of five green faceted glass stones in open bezel settings spaced with baroque glass based faux pearls, all wired in goldtone metal. Continuous strand. Guaranteed authentic. 56 inches long and just under 1/2 inch/12mm wide. Excellent condition with one area of tiny loss to one pe...

Fabulous weighty bangle in solid cast goldtone metal with a curb chain openwork design. 1980s. Top couture quality and very substantial at 129 grams. 1 1/8 inches wide and just under 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Glam statement 1980s Deanna Hamro heavy cuff bracelet in solid cast matte goldtone metal with a large green poured glass cabochon stone, in the barbaric/Byzantine style popularized by Chanel. The stone is by the French glass maker Gripoix. Marked DEANNA HAMRO. Deanna Hamro is an American designer who made costume jewelry in the 1980s and early 1990s using French couture style and materials. She is no longer making costume jewelry but has moved to fine jewelry. 3/4 inch wide and just ...

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.

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 turquoise version. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Extravagant bohemian luxe matched pair of bangles by Kenneth J. Lane, in carved beautifully grained wood that looks like olive wood, with translucent resin cabochons simulating amber. 1980s. One is marked KENNETH LANE. Each one is just over 1 inch wide, 3/4 inch thick, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. There is some possible age related discoloration of glue, or possibly just the wood grain showing, behind some cabochons. This is not extremely noticeable and is not ...

Modernist signed Yves Saint Laurent multi strand necklace with glass beads simulating hematite, with a very large square decorative hook clasp in matte goldtone metal set with red translucent resin softly pointed stones simulating poured glass. The opposite end of the clasp terminates in a gunmetal element which matches the beads. Marked YSL on the back of the clasp. Circa 1980. Also with coordinating red translucent red resin clip earrings from the same estate, and which were worn w...

1980s clip earrings with Chanel No. 5 logo in a rope twist frame, in goldtone metal. Definitely authentic Chanel, but not marked because of the design; there is no place for the signature Chanel round or oval cartouche because it would show from the front. 1 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Gorgeous 1980s Karl Lagerfeld pendant necklace with a sliding pendant on matching chain in matte goldtone metal with silver and gold poured resin stones. Marked KL on attached heavy tag and on the back of the pendant. Pendant is 3 1/2 inches long and chain is 42 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Spectacular signed Oscar de la Renta heavy hinged bangle in cast antiqued goldtone metal with black enameling and clusters of light and dark aqua stones. Snap close. Marked with de la Renta's signature "O" initial. 1980s. Weighty and substantial. 1 1/8 inches wide and inside diameters are 2 3/8 and 2 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Beautiful 1980s Deanna Hamro clip earrings in goldtone metal with green glass stones, green Lucite stones, and yellow Lucite stones simulating amber. Marked DEANNA HAMRO. 2 1/2 inches long and 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Huge statement vintage 1980s multi stranded glass beaded long necklace in black and white with two large deep purple glass beads at the center. Probably Italian; this type of seed beading is called conterie and originated in Italy. Great size -- 42 inches wearable length and long enough to wear doubled as shown. About 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Snake chain and sliding pendant in matte goldtone. Pendant has matte black resin. Marked GIVENCHY on pendant and with logo tag on lobster clasp. 1980s. Pendant is 2 inches by 2 inches. Chain adjusts from 39 to 42 inches wearable length with the 3 inch extender. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Stunning huge statement vintage asymmetrical modernist necklace with many different shapes and colors of art plastic beads, goldtone metal beads, and a large cast goldtone metal brutalist style toggle clasp. 1980s. Marked GRAZIANO. Wearable length is 31 inches and the largest bead is 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Very fun cool Karl Lagerfeld long sautoir necklace in matte goldtone with stations in jewel colors with initals K and L, and the Lagerfeld signature fan logo. Marked KL on attached extender. Some stations have fired enameling and some have insets of polished Lucite. The stations are double sided in the French style. 1980s. 48 inches wearable length with attached extender and the largest squares are just under 3/4 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to sh...

Lovely feminine signed Valentino necklace with large faux pearls and a center element of three textured cast goldtone flowers. Hook clasp and extender. Marked with the Valentino V and copyright symbol. 1980s. 17 inches wearable length and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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....