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All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349055
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Spectacular bib necklace by Kenneth Lane in dark silvertone metal with very big aqua and peridot green openback unfoiled glass stones and small brilliant clear stones, all prong set, in an 18th century style. Marked KENNETH LANE. Circa 1990. 18 inches wearable length and 2 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition with one tiny stone at the clasp a bit darkened. All other stones are brilliant. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349057
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Fabulous hand made necklace, probably a studio piece, with fifteen very large graduated labradorite stones wired in 14KT gold and with a 14KT gold oblong slide clasp. The gold is not marked but tests positive for 14K with jeweler's acid. The stones have gorgeous gray, blue, and green flashes, and the color is ever changing. It weighs 109 grams. 17 1/4 inches wearable length and the largest bead is 1 1/8 inches long, 7/8 inch wide, and 1/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Display form is life size...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1349092
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Incredible monumental tribal style bib necklace by Masha Archer with long double layered strands of Chinese turquoise beads, red and blue glass chevron beads, and goldtone and silvertone cast metal openwork beads, dropping from an engraved silvertone metal collar with an elephant motif, with multi strands of matching red and blue glass beads, and metal beads, attaching to the collar. Marked MASHA ARCHER SAN FRANCISCO and numbered. 1990s. Each ring attached to the collar has two strands of beads....
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1356929
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Fabulous very big statement size necklace with genuine lapis lazuli beads slightly graduated, hand knotted with blue thread, and with embedded gold hook clasp. Vintage, probably a handmade studio piece. The lapis is gemologist verified. The clasp tests positive for 14KT gold with jeweler's acid. The beads are a gorgeous subtle dark variegated gray blue with veils of silver and gold pyrite adding sparkle and shimmer. Very heavy at 486 grams/17 ounces. Great size -- the center largest bead is 23mm...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1371934
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Gorgeous huge signed Escada necklace in heavy shiny cast goldtone metal with fired enameled flower form drops in very pale green with small white center cabochons that feel like plastic. Marked ESCADA. This piece was issued in 1992. Weighty and substantial at 293 grams. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and the bib drops 3 inches. Excellent condition with some finish loss at the clasp only, from storage, pictured but will not be noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to sho...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1381400
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Vintage unsigned Gerda Lynggaard Monies necklace in beige coconut shell with dark brown carved horn terminals and hook close. Not marked, as is common with Monies jewelry but this necklace in particular is very recognizable as Monies. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and about 3 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1381480
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Big statement signed Ben Amun heavy Lucite bangles in black and fuschia or magenta pink. Both are marked BEN AMUN. Great size -- the black bangle is just under 1 5/8 inches wide at widest point and 5/8 inch thick and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. The magenta bangle is 7/8 inch wide and 3/4 inch thick and 2 7/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1391995
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Fabulous statement size modernist French necklace with a fixed pendant mounted in sculpted dark silvertone metal with a large carved horn drop, on a beige gray fabric cord with matching hook clasp. Marked LA TRIBU RIGAUX (The Tribal Queen) and FRANCE. Circa 1990. Wearable length is 23 inches and the center drops 4 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1392435
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Fabulous statement size heavy couture link necklace by long time Chanel jewelry designer Robert Goossens, made under his own line of jewelry. 1980s or early 1990s. Marked GOOSSENS on the metal tag on the extender chain, and GOOSSENS PARIS on the clasp. Weighty and substantial shiny goldtone metal with brilliant Swarovski strass rhinestones. It weighs 272 grams. 18 inches wearable length and 1 5/8 inches wide at center. Excellent condition and all stones are brilliant and better than the pictures...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1434788
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Stunning big necklace circa 1990 with large Chinese turquoise beads, two very large Baltic amber focal beads, cubical deep aqua fluorite beads, and gold washed silver spacers and hook clasp. Hand knotted with matching thread. The silver tests positive for sterling with jeweler’s acid. The beads all have a slightly matte patinated finish. It weighs 165 grams. The turquoise beads are 16mm, the amber beads are 23mm, and the fluorite beads are 10mm. Wearable length is 21 inches. Excellent conditio...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1434790
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Gorgeous big statement signed Stephen Dweck bracelet circa 1990, in Byzantine or Renaissance style in dark goldtone bronze with a heavy Byzantine chain and a huge ornately carved green serpentine stone centerpiece in a bezel setting. The back of the stone setting is decorated with a similar design to the stone carving. With matching safety chain. Marked STEPHEN DWECK. It weighs 111 grams. Great size — wearable length is 8 1/4 inches and the centerpiece is 2 inches long, 1 1/8 inches wide and 1...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #653938
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A fabulous collar necklace in clear Lucite with a textured goldtone center element/clasp in the form of a stylized snake with very large inset hematite stones. Circa 1985. The front clasp is magnetic and the back is hinged. The Lucite elements are solid, of course, and brilliantly clear. This piece is probably French; I have seen similar unsigned pieces identified as French. Perfectly of the moment; clear Lucite accessories are a very significant current fashion trend and many designers are...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #720807
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Stunning clip earrings in heavy goldtone metal with large black Lucite or thermoset/resin cabochons, black enameling, rope form decoration, and small Etruscan revival style solid cast drops. Marked UGO CORREANI. Probably 1980s. 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.

2 7/8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detai...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #739564
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Enameled Hinged Bangle Greens
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #741109
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Fabulous sculptural modernist necklace by Danish designer Gerda Lynggaard in frosted Lucite on black fabric cord. Circa 1980, an early piece. From a Baltimore estate. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES COPENHAGEN on the attached lightweight metal tag. The Lucite beads are solid and heavy and with a great smooth matte finish. Very wearable and versatile -- it can be tied and worn several different ways.

Wearable length is up to about 30 inches. The center drop is an additional 5 1/2...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #748538
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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...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #809442
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Signed and numbered Yves Saint Laurent necklace in matte goldtone metal with resin stones simulating poured glass, in dark amber and rose tones. Circa 1985. This piece is one of a limited series; marked YVES SAINT LAURENT and also numbered 326 of 500. This piece has the look of a Robert Goossens design. Wearable length of 26 inches. The center drop is 3 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #813759
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Stunning statement size link bracelet with huge black and colorless poured glass stones and brilliant colorless rhinestones in goldtone metal. Circa 1985, marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS, PARIS. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer. A fabulous piece in a great size and perfectly of the moment; statement jewelry is a key current trend. Wearable length is 7 inches; 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.