All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1392432
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Gorgeous vintage 1980s French necklace in heavy cast goldtone metal in a burnished matte finish. Very dimensional, detailed, and finely finished. Marked VERONIQUE CHERANICH PARIS. Designed in the Etruscan or barbaric revival style popularized by long time Chanel jewelry designer Robert Goossens. This is possibly a Goossens design. Box slide clasp. 16 inches wearable length and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life. 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 : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1391988
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Gorgeous heavy big statement 1980s or early 1990s cuff bracelet in shiny goldtone metal with black Lucite cabochons. With spring hinged opening. This is an unsigned Kenneth J. Lane piece. Signed examples can be found online, and many KJL pieces were and are unsigned. 2 inches wide and the inside circumference is 6 1/2 to 7 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1391244 (stock #181124)
Circa post-1980, this Matl necklace was produced by Ricardo Salas. Ricardo Salas worked with his aunt, Matilde Poulat. After her death in 1960 he continued producing her designs, as well as his own.

Measuring a closed, wearable length of 19 1/2", this looks spectacular on the neck. There are ten panels with amethysts and turquoise cabochons, each measuring 1" tall. The side panels each have turquoise cabs.

Weight is 67.6 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Matl M...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1391215 (stock #181123)
Heavy and gorgeous, this Matl necklace was produced by Ricardo Salas. Ricardo Salas worked with his aunt, Matilde Poulat. After her death in 1960 he continued producing her designs, as well as his own.

Each of the twenty-two panels have a pyramidal amethyst framed with twelve turquoise cabochons. It's nice and long, measuring 18 1/2" without the tongue portion of the clasp. Width is 13/16"...
All Items : New Century : Sculpture : Pre 2000 item #1387381 (stock #BNJredCorBru)
A Chinese calligraphy brush with a simulated bone and red coral handle. In excellent condition, it measures approximately 13.5 inches long over bristles. 20th Century.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1385111
Gianni Versace's 1991 Pop Art collection with the Andy Warhol prints is considered by most to be the best of his work. (In fact, his sister, Donnatella reprised it---along with the original models--this past season.) The jewelry was basically done for the runway and is very scarce. We were very pleased to get this necklace from the original show. It is a single strand that has a second strand attached mid way on either side. When pulled straight, the necklace measures 19" (48.6 cm)...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1980 item #1384777
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld hinged cuff cast with buttons and flowers. 2 3/8" (6 cm wide), the interior diameter is 2" (5.1 cm) x 2 1/2" (6.2 cm). It has a push clasp that is tight. From the early 1980's, it is in excellent vintage condition.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1980 item #1384290
A brilliant, flat-backed amber color poured glass stone at the top accents these multi-style amber glass bead, long drop earrings. Probably made by Gripoix, the earrings are a rich orange-amber color. Some of the beads are cased glass with black centers. The earrings are 4" (10.5cm) long. The gold framed top is 7/8"(2.6cm) in diameter. They are marked ISABEL CANOVAS on the back and are in perfect vintage condition.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1980 item #1383250
This early Valentino Garavani necklace has a single strand of irregular black glass beads. They are 5/8" (1.5 cm) in diameter and are hand knotted. Including the clasp, the necklace is 17 1/4" (44 cm) long. The center tassel hangs from a pave gold metal ring that holds a black enamel ring that holds the pave and black enamel top. From the pave ring to the black beads at the bottom, the 16 strand tassel is 6" (14.5 cm) long...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1980 item #1381672
Brilliant flat-backed poured emerald green stones accent these glamorous, heart-shaped gold-toned drop earrings by Yves Saint Laurent. Probably made by Gripoix, The earrings are a bright, rich emerald color. The earrings are 3 1/2" (9.2cm) long. The top parts of the earrings are 1 1/8" (3.1cm) in diameter and the hearts are a hair under 2 1/2" (6.7cm) in each direction...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1381671
This stylish enamel necklace and earring set from Moschino has a definite Scottish flair. The pewter colored metal necklace is embellished with multi-color enamel used to simulate the colors of Victorian Scottish agate jewelry. The necklace is 21 5/8" (55.5cm) long x 1 1/8" (3.2cm) wide. The center heart is 2 1/4" (6.1cm) long and 1 1/2" (4.2cm) wide. The earrings are 1 1/8" (3.2cm) in diameter. The back of every piece of both the necklace and the earrings are stamped MOSCHINO Made in Italy...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1980 item #1381572
These Yves Saint Laurent red poured glass gold tone earrings are 3 1/8" (8.2cm) long. The red cabochon poured glass hearts are surrounded by a gilt frame and are 1 1/2" (4.1cm) wide. The earrings are signed on both the clip backs and on the back of the bottom hearts. There are a few very minor surface scratches on one of the gold frames, but they are not noticeable unless you look very hard. The color is more brilliant than the pictures show...
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 : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1381412
Bright gold with a hint of rose, these hinged Kalinger cuffs have centered square cut emerald green and purple stones with rows of purple stones on either side. The interior diameter is a hair under 2 5/8" (7.1 cm) x 1 3/4" (4.9cm). At their widest, in front, they are 15/16' (2.7cm). In back they are 7/8" (2.6 cm) wide. The hinges are tight. They are both signed on the inside of the cuff in a round disc...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1381407
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Gorgeous vintage circa 1990 signed Ciner leopard form hinged bangle bracelet in shiny goldtone cast metal with black enameling, green poured glass stones as eyes, and clear rhinestones. Marked CINER. With hinged spring, slide clasp, and safety catch. 1 1/8 inches wide at widest point, 3/4 inch thick, and inside diameters are 2 3/8 inches and 2 inches. Excellent condition with no losses to enamel and no visible wear to goldtone finish. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1381401
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Fabulous early signed Monies shoulder sweeping modernist clip earrings in medium to dark brown horn, 1980s. Marked MONIES. The beads are hand knotted with matching thread. Great size -- 6.5 inches long. Excellent condition with some scratches on a few of the beads, which can be worn at the back, and is not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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 : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1381392
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Fabulous vintage 1980s Jose and Maria Barrera signed bracelet with matching necklace, both from the same estate, in goldtone metal with heavy very flexible snake chains, in a modernist design. The bracelet is marked BARRERA on both ends. The necklace is not marked but the snake chains match the bracelet exactly in size, weight, and color, and again, these two pieces are from the same estate. The bracelet has a pin slide close and the necklace has a hook close with a decorative flower form cover ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1381300
Vintage Christian Lacroix at his best. The photos don't do these earrings justice. The blue stones are half way between a peacock and a royal blue---very intense but still very vivid.. The other stones are a bright raspberry and a lovely brown-yellow citrine color. The enamel is a metallic blue with an iridescent quality--almost like butterfly wings. The metal is a lovely matte gold color. Put together they create an incredibly vibrant pair of earrings, with Maltese crosses & he...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1381251
A giant, bright, cast gold cuff of overlapping leaves with multi color, multi shape, multi size stones scattered throughout. 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) wide, with a 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) interior diameter and a 1 1/4" (3 cm) opening. (It could probably be widened by a jeweler, though I don't suggest you do it yourself.) Signed Dominique Aurientis Paris in a disc on the back. In pristine condition.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1970 item #1381171
Schreiner, New York has always been known for their beautiful stones, brought in from Germany. Sparkling emerald and navette cut, foil backed rhinestones combine with emerald cut and colored, unfoiled stones in a gold metal frame. They are signed Schreiner on the "donut hole" clip back. Perfect for the holidays, the earrings are 3 1/8" (8.2 cm) long by 1 5/8" (4.6cm) wide. They date from around 1960, and except for some tiny gilt loss on the back (a loupe is needed to really see it) ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Contemporary item #1381170
These mirror image Chanel lions have something to growl about. Made of pale gold tone metal they have red oval cabochon eyes and a mane made of paste baguettes. The body of the bracelet is covered in faux turquoise oval cabochons. On the back of each lion's mane are the entwined C's , the Chanel logo, in pave paste. The lion's heads are 7/8" (2.6 cm) across and 3/4" (2.3 cm) deep, and have a black squared stone at the very top. The interior diameter measures 2" (5.5 cm) by 2 1/4" (6.1 cm). Wh...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #1381164
Elegant and imposing, this Roberto Cavalli hinged cuff is a beautiful plum enamel with sparkling pave rhinestones and four large faceted square moonstone-like stones. The cuff has an interesting hinge mechanism that allows it to sit comfortably on your wrist. The interior diameter is 2.5" ( 6.7cm) by 2" (5.5cm). In the front it measures 1 3/4" (4.8 cm) at its widest. In back the bracelet is 1 1/4" (3.6 cm). I don't have a date for the cuff, but a guess would put it c1990. This is a...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #1381163
Five strands of clear crystal beads hold multi strands of cascading multi color beads. Joined at the back, they spill forth with brilliant flashes of color. The front of the necklace falls 10 1/2" (27cm). It's difficult to measure a width, but on the necklace form it measures 7" (18cm) across. The biggest beads are 3/8'" (1.1cm) in diameter. The back of the necklace is adjustable. It has the GA, Giorgio Armani couture logo. Probably from around 1990, it is in pristine condition.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1381093
This beautiful Valentino cuff was difficult to photograph to get the correct color. It is a warm almost barn red. The gilt metal cuff narrows to follow the contour of your arm. It is 2 14/" (6 cm) at the wider end and 2" (5.5 cm) at the narrower. There is a 1" (2.7 cm) opening. The flower is 3 5/8" (9.5 cm) long and about 3" (8 cm) wide, though if you measure the flower as it wraps around the cuff it is 4 1/2" (11.7 cm) around. All of the petals are outlined in pave rhinestones and th...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1381092
From the 1984-85 seasons, these stunning Chanel gilt frame Gripoix poured green glass and rhinestone earrings throw off a great deal of sparkle. Probably made by Gripoix, they measure a hair over 1" (2.8 cm) in each direction. They are stamped copyright Chanel, Made in France with the number 23 indicating the season. They are in pristine condition.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #1381089
There's ratatouille to be made with the vegetables in this pin. Eggplant, tomato, green pepper and a radish all combine on this rare, stunning Karl Lagerfeld pin. The matte gold backed pin measures 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) by 2 7/8" (7.7 cm). Each of the vegetables is made of some form of dense resin or lucite that resembles bakelite in its intensity and each is beautifully articulated with great depth ( the green pepper is approximately 1/2" (1.2 cm) at its thickest point.) This brooch is signed...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #1381087
A wonderful brooch from the Lagerfeld vegetable collection. Four poured green glass peas fill each of the three matte gold, gilt metal, beautifully articulated pea pods. The pin measures 3 1/2" (9.3 cm) long by 1 3/4" (4.8 cm) deep. The pin is signed on the back with the KL logo. It is in pristine condition. A beautiful addition to any Lagerfeld garden.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1371939
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Chic statement 1980s Stephen Dweck chunky statement necklace with large carved beads including gray agate, leopard jasper, citrine, smoky quartz, carnelian, carved horn, and Chinese or Japanese carved wood ojime style beads with stylized reptiles. Bronze clasp marked STEPHEN DWECK. Strung on thin flexible wire. 17 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1371938
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Beautiful signed 1980s Rebecca Collins large clip earrings in sterling silver with bezel set carved hardstones and hardstones with tribal markings. Marked REBECCA COLLINS DALLAS TEXAS and BLESS OUR STERLING. Rebecca Collins pieces are typically one of a kind. 1 1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1371937
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Fabulous 1980s signed Monies torsade necklace with multi strands of coconut shell beads, with many attached drops in clear Lucite, pale yellow Lucite, carved coconut shell, carved wood, and also with natural seashell drops, with Monies signature style carved dark brown horn hook clasp. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES on attached metal tag. 16 inches wearable length and 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1371936
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Gorgeous big statement 1980s necklace in soft goldtone metal with wired deeply textured balls and very ornately detailed bamboo form oversized hook clasp with decorated chain and decorative tab. All surfaces of the elements very finely finished and detailed. The elements are hollow and made in segments. The piece is weighty and substantial at 191 grams. French, based on the design and construction. Great size -- 19 inches wearable length on inside strand and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. D...
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 : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1371755
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Gorgeous vintage 1980s Philippe Ferrandis statement size butterfly form clip earrings in goldtone metal with huge blue and green glass stones, openback and unfoiled. Marked PHILIPPE FERRANDIS PARIS. With original Nieman Marcus card, and most likely never worn. From an estate with a large quantity of 1970s through 1990s couture jewelry, most never worn. Top couture quality and beautifully made in an opposing "mirror image" style. 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1371753
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Gorgeous vintage 1980s torsade necklace with multi strands of glass based faux pearls, and a fabulous toggle clasp in heavy sterling silver with pave gold marcasites. Not marked but the metal tests positive for sterling silver with jewelers acid. Very substantial at 137 grams. Wearable length is 17 inches. Excellent condition and appears rarely or never worn. From an estate with a large quantity of 1970s through 1990s couture jewelry, most never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged t...