modemodern vintage and antique jewelry accessories and decorative arts
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Contemporary item #1434789
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$345.00
Fabulous signed Siman Tu torsade necklace with twelve strands of oblong pale green chrysocolla beads terminating in large circular elements in rhodium plated silvertone metal set with variegated small round genuine turquoise stones, with a hook clasp and a matching extender chain set with a turquoise stone. Siman Tu couture jewelry was hand made in his New York atelier in the 1990s and 2000s and was sold in top department stores and boutiques. This piece is from an estate. It weighs 255 grams. W...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Contemporary item #1434791
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$295.00
Gorgeous glittering extra long gemstone necklace by Italian designer Donatella Pellini. From an estate. Fabulously detailed, with a chain made from wired briolette cut citrine beads accented with large free form watermelon tourmaline beads, with a very large briolette cut smoky quartz teardrop shaped pendant. The beads and pendant are mounted in dark goldtone metal. A section of fine chains at the center of the beaded chain allow the pendant to slide, and there is a matching tassel at the spring...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #720809
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Beautiful flower form pendant in goldtone metal with deep tranlucent enameling in rose pink and green, and Swarovski crystal stones, on a dark blue velvet ribbon. Circa 1990. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX BIJOUX and CL in script. Christian Lacroix began his career at the house of Jean Patou and has his own couture label since the late 1980s.

2 5/8 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. The ribbon is 30 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #720813
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Dramatic clip chandelier earrings in goldtone metal with glass drops, glass cabochons, and Swarovski crystal stones. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEWELRY and CL in script. Circa 1990. Designed in the barbaric/medieval style first made popular by Chanel. The colors are more beautiful and richer than the photos depict. Christian Lacroix began his career at the house of Jean Patou and has his own couture label since the late 1980s.

2 7/8 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent cond...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #720821
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Stunning clip earrings with fabulous molten poured glass stones in chartreuse and intense aqua, in goldtone metal. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. Circa 1990. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer.

2 1/8 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #739565
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Beautiful Chanel large drop earrings in goldtone with the interlocking double C logo, and classic Chanel quilt motif. Marked CHANEL, with the interlocked double C logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. Nice size -- 2 5/8 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #739568
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Classic Chanel clip earrings in the iconic Byzantine/barbaric style, in goldtone metal, with brilliant large glass stones. Marked CHANEL, with the interlocked double C logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. 1 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Stones are brilliant and clear; any pink tones are reflection. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #741113
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Fabulous French bib necklace in japanned (black finished) metal chainmail, with faceted black Lucite drops. Circa 1990. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE on the attached goldtone coin shaped charm. Super wearable, neutral, and very statement-making. Perfectly on trend; chains and chainmail are key current looks.

Wearable length is 17 3/4 inches but it can be adjusted for a shorter length anywhere on the chain. The drop in front is 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. No...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #741521
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Sumptuous six strand beaded necklace with graduated dark gray labradorite beads with iridescent flashes of blue and green, hammered silver beads, and a carved horn clasp with hammered and worked silver overlay decoration. Probably Scandinavian, with the look of a Monies piece. With a complex asymmetrical design, and can be worn several different ways. The silver tests positive for sterling using jeweler's acid. A very wearable and neutral statement piece. Wearable length is 19 in...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #742106
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Beautiful drop necklace in goldtone using classic French star and rope form motifs. Marked BALENCIAGA on the back, and also with its original hang tag, which is marked BALENCIAGA PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE. 1990s. With large glass based faux pearl cabochons centering each star. With a lobster claw clasp and heavy chains at each end. Very dimensional, heavy, and top quality. Nice size -- wearable length is 16 inches. 1 1/2 inches wide at widest point. The drop is 3 inches long and 2...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #813758
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Chanel clipback earrings in goldtone metal with black glass stones with applied quatrefoil elements, and baroque glass based faux pearl drops. Marked CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE, with Chanel logo, and season number 28. Guaranteed authentic, with Chanel box. 1 3/4 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #813765
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Classic Chanel necklace in goldtone metal. The center medallion has a double headed eagle with the interlocked C Chanel logo, and 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS CHANEL. Marked CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE, with Chanel logo, and also numbered 3903. Guaranteed authentic. With a double chain soldered together about 1/3 of the way back from the center, and heavy hook clasp. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. The medallion is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #825725
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Stunning YSL garland style necklace in dark gray metal with brilliant dark blue Swarovski navette and round faceted stones in open settings. Circa 1990. Marked YSL on the attached metal hang tag. Perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. 15 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #825733
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Showstopping statement size Yves Saint Laurent necklace in slightly matte goldtone metal sculpted in a branch form design, with amazing huge brilliant colorless glass stones. In a very fashionable longer length which is adjustable allowing it to be worn several different ways. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT, RIVE GAUCHE, and MADE IN FRANCE. Circa 1990, with original storage bag. The sculpted form has the look of a Goossens design. Weighty and solid and substantial. The hook clasp can be...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #833945
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Beautiful clip earrings in turquoise glass with goldtone metal mountings and beads, and rhinestone accents, by the Venetian glass maker Archimede Seguso, for Chanel. Not marked but very well documented. I am also selling two similar necklaces from the same collection. 1 inch long and 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #833946
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Beautiful and versatile long necklace in black glass links with gilt metal mountings and glass based faux pearls, with a slide clasp with wired glass beads and faux pearls. Made by the Venetian glass maker Archimede Seguso, for Chanel. Not marked but very well documented. I am also selling a similar necklace and a pair of earrings from the same collection. Super wearable for day or night, and great to layer with other Chanel necklaces. Wearable length is 35 inches. 5/8 inch wide. Ex...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #833948
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Beautiful and versatile long necklace in transparent blue and green glass links with gilt metal mountings and glass based faux pearls, with a slide clasp with wired glass beads and faux pearls. Made by the Venetian glass maker Archimede Seguso, for Chanel. Not marked but very well documented. I am also selling a similar necklace and a pair of earrings from the same collection. Super wearable for day or night, and great to layer with other Chanel necklaces. Wearable length is 35 inch...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #946441
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$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.