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...

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.

Amazing vintage 1980s long necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies. Large carved round horn beads are hand knotted in a long continuous strand with two green hardstone carved huge beads, one oblong and one round. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES COPENHAGEN on attached round metal tag. 68 inches wearable length and the largest bead is 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition...

Gorgeous early signed and dated Chanel long sautoir chain necklace, with Gripoix plique a jour glass poured glass stations in pink and topaz, mounted in dark goldtone metal, with glass based faux baroque pearls, also Gripoix, with a watch style clasp and Chanel signature charm dated 1984 at the clasp. 66 inches long. The glass stations are 3/4 inch by 9/16 inch. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Chic modernist statement size necklace with large carved geometric black wood beads strung on thin black fabric cord with decorative knotting, in two strands, with a single round bead at the back center. Probably an unsigned Monies. 1980s. Wearable length is 32 inches and width is about 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Gorgeous vintage 1980s four strand torsade necklace mounted in heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with iridescent polyhedron glass beads in a violet purple blue color that changes from warm to cool depending on the light. With Givenchy logo on metal tag at the terminal. Hook clasp. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Maya frequently uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry and purses. In this bold necklace she uses a combination of large amethyst chunks and similar chunks of polished smoky topaz with antiqued metal beads. A striking contemporary necklace by Maya! Necklace is 39" end to end. Pendant is 3 5/8" long.

Gorgeous very big statement size 1980s couture necklace with an asymmetrical cascade of pale creamy beige shells with a soft matte finish, strung on matching cord and on a cord wrapped collar with silvertone extender chain and hook clasp. The top front has two matching shell buttons on either side of a large center shell. Probably Italian. Pictures are not capturing this fabulous piece. Great size -- the center drops 10 inches and the wearable length is about 17 inches. Excellent condition...

Doubled up this would make a nice necklace for a doll. All metal is sterling silver and signed by the jewelry maker. Two pieces: necklace and removable pendant. Pices sign and those who must wear royalty's dark rich amethysts, consider this necklace with removable rose quartz pendant around your neck to bring you love and loyalty...

Beautiful 1980s French long sautoir necklace with glass beads, glass based faux pearls, and large molded and decorated Lucite beads, wired in dark goldtone metal with foldover clasp, in a Renaissance revival style. Not marked but characteristically French. I have had some very similar necklaces marked Monette France. 37 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A 7/8" across 18k yellow gold plated over sterling silver heart shaped pendant with a small genuine diamond at the point. It comes with a gilt 925 sterling 18" chain from Italy, with a springring clasp. The heart itself is stamped 925 and CHINA and this necklace weighs 3.5 grams. It comes with the hard shell leatherette wrapped box which is stamped 18 Kt. GOLD OVER STERLING SILVER DIAMOND ACCENT in gold...

A 14k yellow gold chain necklace weighing 8.2 grams. This 20-3/8" chain has a lobster clasp, it is in the Espiga or wheat chain style and it is stamped ACo 14K. It is 1/8" side and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...

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)...

Circa 1990 four strand necklace with iridized poured glass beads, metal beads, and carved bone beads, all wired in dark brass tone metal with lobster clasp. Not marked but I have had signed French pieces with the same kinds of beads, glass, and construction. 20 inches wearable length on inside strand and about 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. One bead is missing toward the back, pictured but not not at all noticeable when worn. Display form is life size...

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...

Charming piece by Patrice is composed of vintage German glass, abalone and yellow jade with brass on a 24K 17" gold plated flat chain. Note the beautiful design of the metal work both on the front and the back of the pendant. Pendant is 3" by 2 1/2" and is chunky.

Amazing 1980s signed Dominique Aurientis bib necklace of huge leaf form drops with swivel hinge connections, to allow smooth draping, and with large luminous Gripoix poured glass stones in three different shades of chartreuse and bright green, finished with two very large matching poured glass beads at the hook close. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leaf drops have very detailed textured surfaces with great dimensionality. The chain links are very ornately detailed as well. Wea...

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....

Chic 1980s minimalist articulated collar necklace in heavy cast silvertone metal. From the same estate as the similar Clara Kasavina necklace I am listing. 14 1/2 inches wearable length including the gap, and just over 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Chic super heavy and substantial vintage 1980s curb or moto chain belt in shiny goldtone metal with two hooks for draping, in the style of the iconic Chanel chain belts. Also can be worn as a necklace. Great size -- 52 inches total length and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This delicate pendant necklace by Patrice is made of vintage German glass with brass. The gold plated chain is 17" end to end. The pendant is 2" by 1 1/8".

Maya uses yellow turquoise and green garnets in combination with faceted crystal beads and ornate metal beads. Ornate and dramatic. Shorter strand is 19" with a 3" extension. Gold plated brass pendant is 4" long and hangs over the longer strand.

Anne Forbes sterling silver necklace

American studio artisan

Late 20th century

This bold and well crafted necklace measures 15" long

Weight - a hefty 81+ grams

Signed Anne Forbes in script on verso

Excellent vintage condition

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Spectacular Long Genuine Cultured Pearl Necklace with excellent Luster. Hand knotted, length 78 cm. (30 1/2"). Average size 7.3 mm. Total 96 Pearls. Practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

A perfume pendant in bright lipstick red on a red silk cord with a matching tassel in the iconic double V shape by Valentino Garavani. Made in Italy in the 1980s.

Has Swarovski crystals on the front. The two Vs slide apart and reveal an empty small vial of V perfume.

Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 8 3/4" long with the tassel. Suspended from a 32" red cord that slips over the head.

Fine condition. Ready for your own perfume. Rare red color.

Makes a statement!

Louise Slater post modernist necklace.

1980s

Iconic "Spirals" series necklace crafted from "Colorcore".

Measurements - neck opening - 8" top to bottom, 8" side to side.

Front ornament - 6" x 3 1/4".

This neckpiece is put on over the head.

Excellent condition

Slater was a bright light in the British studio jewelry movement in the last quarter of the 20th century.

She studied at the Walsall School of Art, and then received a ...

Huge statement 1980s or 1990s unsigned couture Lucite necklace with large shaped beads hand knotted with blue silk cord and lobster clasp. From the same estate as the Monies Lucite earrings and necklaces I am listing. 21 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches at center. Most of the beads are very slightly champagne in color; one or two are slightly pinker. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A vintage collar necklace or torsade with 3 strands of alternating pink, cream and rose colored beads with a sterling central pendant and clasp. The sterling pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1" wide.

The beads may be rose quartz, stone or glass, not sure.

The pendant and clasp are both marked Sterling. Clasp snaps securely.

Measures about 16" long on the shortest strand. Weighs 178 gr.

Fine condition. Lays nicely on the neck.

Really makes a statement.

1980s signed Karl Lagerfeld heavy chain necklace with sliding pendant with a magnifying glass, in ornate Victorian revival style. With the KL Lagerfeld logo on matching charm at the end of an extender chain. Lobster clasp. 34 inches wearable length and the pendant is 3 1/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous 1980s season 23 signed Chanel long sautoir with green poured glass Gripoix stones and brilliant colorless strass stones. Stones and settings are double sided in classic Chanel style. The strass stones have quilt form decoration on the sides of their settings. The chain links have very decorative detailing as well. With oversized spring ring clasp and fob type clasp, so it can be connected in different configurations. Great for layering with other long necklaces.I am listing...

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...

An elegant 17" vintage gold plated signed Christian Dior necklace with purple and white rhinestones c1980s. This necklace features a 1" x 3/4" central drop with a teardrop amethyst coloured foil-backed rhinestone; it has a snap-over catch with an open link extension for length adjustment. It is stamped Ch.DIOR copyright mark on the tag and on the back of the drop. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All item...

This one sold, yet similar custom order for $160. Designed and assembled in USA by Mimi Dee - 24K Gold Plated Necklace Book Chain Set with Lavender AB Czech Cut Glass Beads with the "Art Nouveau" Center piece & bookchain made in Rhode Island, home of old jewelry factories still using old molds. Plated in Antique 24K per this maker's specifications. Limited chain available. Custom orders please call 978 975 5148.
LEGAL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee. Pleas...

Dramatic sterling silver necklace featuring 5 lock escutcheons and 2 keys, by noted designer Jessica Kagan Cushman. Necklace length 17", pendants vary in size, each roughly 2" x 1 1/2". Signed on attached tag and on backs of pendants with designer's initials. Necklace and pendants are sterling, unmarked, but guaranteed silver. The rings holding each pendant are gold, also unmarked. Heavy chain, lobster claw closure. Each pendant is in the shape of an elaborate antique escutcheon plate, all...

Formed as a pectoral, composed of a molten and forged wire chain and a sizable pendant with three drops. The top of the pendant is set with two cabochon amethysts. The back of the pendant shows unintelligible marks in addition to what appears to be a 925 for silver content; the pendant and chain test definitively for sterling. The necklace measures 15 ½ inches long when clasped; the pendant measures 3 1/8 inches wide by 4 ¾ inches long. Gross weight: 79.3 grams

Gorgeous hand made necklace with large free form red sponge coral drops, large baroque freshwater pearls, and briolette cut rock crystal drops, all mounted on sterling silver wire with granulated bead detail, a textured sterling silver extender chain, and sterling hook clasp. The clasp is marked 925. 19 inches long and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A Genuine Cultured Cream Colored Pearl Necklace, hand knotted. Length 38 cm. (15"), 53 Pearls, size 6.5 - 7 mm Nice lustre. Practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

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". Lays perfectly on the neck.

Weight is 91.8 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "...

I have said in the past that Erika Hult de Corral is one of the few designers in the world of Mexican silver jewelry for whom I will cross the 1980 threshold without second thoughts. I believe that her talent and the quality of her work combined with the fact that she is one of the few known female contributors to the country’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance more than warrants the… “transgression”. Slick, with a footprint that allows it to be enjoyed all year round, the necklace at han...

A 10k white and yellow gold loop pendant on a 14k chain necklace. The 1 x 3/4" (sans bale) hoop style pendant has a central tooled white gold segment which resembles diamonds. The 18-1/8" flat-link yellow gold anchor chain has a springring clasp and it is stamped 585 and 14K while the pendant is marked 10K MHJ. The pendant weighs 0.7 grams, the chain weighs 3.2 grams and this necklace and pendant combination is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or r...

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. The necklace is signed VALENTINO on the back of the enamel ring and...

Stunning Native American necklace with eight strands of oblong carved turquoise heishi beads, two large barrel shaped stations with inlay in turquoise, mother of pearl, spiny oyster shell, and what feels like smooth polished black resin, and graduated saucer shaped turquoise beads, with silver cone shaped terminals, and a hook and chain close. Probably Santo Domingo Pueblo, circa 1990. 31 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. There is a small lo...

A modernist sterling silver torsade multi strand necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Tiffany & Co.

Has twelve strands of sterling beads contrasting with over 50 strands of oxidized chain. Can be worn tightly or loosely twisted or untwisted for more length.

Measures approximately 15 1/2" long when tightly twisted and about 17" untwisted. Has an exaggerated large sterling spring clasp with acorn end caps. Marked Tiffany & Co. 925 and Italy on one end cap.

In fine condition with...

Pardon the hyperbole, but this is the most original bead laden, non sterling, largest nouveau deco ish necklace this person has ever designed and assembled. Massive! Sometimes one sees a piece of 'hardware', as in this circa 1890 brass Art Nouveau escutcheon with butterfly figural motif, and the creative person knows instantly what to create. Wear this bold original to your next art fund raising event or movie premiere and declare that you support artist created jewelry by wearing this origin...

Patrice, elegant as always!The necklace is composed of Hsiu jade, red adventurine and natural agate beads with brass. The clip earrings are composed of red and green adventurine with amethyst and brass. The pendant back is as beautiful as the front so that it may be worn either way. Necklace is 19" end to end, pendant is 2" in diameter and the earrings are 1 1/8" in diameter.

Beautiful three strand necklace of oblong carved turquoise beads. From an estate. With large very decorative sterling vermeil (gold washed) clasp which is marked 925 and also marked with what look like Italian maker's marks. 19 inches wearable length (inside strand) and 1 1/2 inches wide. The outside strand is 21 inches long. The largest beads are 7/8 inches or 20 mm long. Excellent condition. There is very slight wear to the gold wash at the "flip" bar of the clasp but this is not noticeabl...

Three very large graduated wood beaded necklaces, all from the same Philadelphia estate, to wear together or separately. All are strung on heavy cord in coordinating colors with matching beads at the ends of the cord. Each is 36 inches long and 1 inch wide at center. 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...

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Link Necklace

A truly impressive collar by a major American artist and designer

Mid 1980s

Should fit a 15" neck

Each link measures 7/8" x 7/8"

Signed Morris on link

In Morris's own words - this necklace was the SEED of design that founded the premiere DONNA KARAN collection collaboration in 1985

Excellent condition

A great looking gold plated 1 x 3/4" textured finish purse with rhinestones on a 30" chain with a barrel clasp. The purse has an opening top and the necklace has the 1928 maker's tag. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts a...

Aaron Rubinstein sterling silver and branch coral modernist necklace

16" interior circumference

Weight - 40 grams

Pendant measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Marke- Sterling, 1982, Aaron Rubinstein

Excellent condition

A heavy sterling ornate necklace with hand cut garnet, carnelian and peridot beads. Marked 925 India, it weighs 116 grams and is 18-1/4".

Super chic Kenneth Lane chunky chain necklace and matching bangle bracelet in leopard pattern Lucite. The necklace has goldtone hardware with S hook clasp and is marked KENNETH LANE on a metal hang tag. Necklace is 35 inches wearable length and 1 1/2 inches wide. Bracelet is 1 3/16 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display forms are life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very chic vintage 1980s runway size French necklace with large black and white Lucite disks on thick black silk braided cord, with ornate Etruscan style goldtone snap clasp. Not marked but it looks like the Yves Saint Laurent jewelry designed by LouLou de la Falaise in the 1980s. 18 inches wearable length and 3 1/8 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very beautiful Dominique Aurientis Byzantine style necklace with a long wired chain of large Gripoix poured glass beads in two shades of topaz, a heavy goldtone metal toggle clasp, and a large cruciform pendant with matching stones, and pyramid shaped applied metal decorations. Chain and pendant are marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. 1990s. I am also listing the matching earrings separately. Dominique Aurientis began her design career at Christian Dior, and worked for Givenchy and Isabel ...

Chic Kenneth Lane chunky bib necklace with interlocking chain links, in slightly matte goldtone metal. With paper hang tag marked KENNETH LANE COUTURE COLLECTION. Lobster clasp with extender chain. From an estate. I am also listing a similar pair of earrings from this estate. 20 inches wearable length and 3 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Hand wrought bronze necklace with amethyst quartz depicting a female nude set in a surrealistic landscape

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 3"

Neck chain - 26"

Weight - 92 grams

Illegible script signature, dated 1989

Attributed to Richard Kaisch

Excellent vintage condition

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...

Huge statement black Lucite link necklace or belt with dark silvertone hook and attached metal tag marked BEN AMUN. 1990s or later. Ben-Amun jewelry has been hand made in New York City since the early 1980s. Designer and founder Isaac Manevitz, a pioneer of the statement jewelry trend, has made jewelry for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Oscar de la Renta, among others. 48 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. The large links are 1 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form ...

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.