Though only known to us by his (I am assuming) initials maestro CEL is not a stranger among lovers of Matilde Poulat's exuberant jeweled designs. His creations are indeed avidly sought after as worthy alternatives to Matl's ever-ascending-in-price examples and my experience all these past years has made me look for and try to acquire his work whenever possible...
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.
Twenty-one amethyst teardrop dangles swing freely from the center seven silver panels, each stone topped with a turquoise cabochon. This is a stunning piece which falls perfectly on the neck, and it's also very flattering.
Closed, wearable length is 16 3/4" - 17"...
Massive, Vintage YSL necklace of polished Cinnabar Agate held with large gold metal prongs. Designed by Robert Goossens. The necklace is for a smaller neck. The length from the toggle to the center of the hole in the heart is 14 7/8" (38.1 cm). The center front drop is 3 1/4" (8.6 cm). The heart closure measures 1" (2.8 cm) x 7/8' (2.6 cm). It is marked Yves Saint Laurent in script and Paris on one side & Made in France on the other...
Stunning signed Iradj Moini necklace with dark reddish purple melon carved graduated genuine ruby beads, and a genuine dark blue sapphire bead, and a carved reeded green genuine beryl bead on the other side. The rubies are wired in dark goldtone metal, and the sapphire and beryl are mounted in dark antiqued goldtone metal stations set with smaller cabochon stones, rubies at the beryl and emeralds at the sapphire, and crystal accent stones. Marked IRADJ MOINI...
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...
Massive runway gilt sterling Marc Jacobs bracelet. Huge textured rectangular blocks (1 1/2” (3.7 cm) x 7/8” (2.4 cm) x 3/4” (2 cm) are hinged together in a brick pattern & closed with a beautifully engineered screw pin. The bracelet is heavy—13.5 oz or 383 grams. Laid flat, it measures 11” (28 cm) long, but this number is deceiving—because of the depth of each block, the bracelet will fit a small to medium wrist—my wrist measures 6.5 “ & it is a little big on me...
Vintage, rare Karl Lagerfeld bracelet. 14 cast matte gold metal & resin vegetables, with a couple of pearl pea pods, are attached to a matte gold link bracelet with a toggle closing. The green peppers are 1 1/4" ( 3.6 cm) x 1" (3 cm); the pea pods are 2 1/4" (6 cm) long. The piece is in perfect condition. Ratatouille anyone? The ultimate! Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned.
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.
Estate Penny Preville 18K yellow gold and diamond reversible huggie earrings that also can be worn with the (gold/no diamonds)back to the front. Each earring set with 4 diamonds flanked on both sides by 18 points of pave diamonds, for a total of .56 ctw diamonds, G-H color, SI. 7.5mm wide, 14.5mm diameter, 13 grams total weight. Excellent condition. Additional photos!
Extremely rare "Peas in a Pod" Karl Lagerfeld necklace. Four poured green glass peas fill each of the eight beautifully articulated gold metal pea pods. Curly strings make the necklace even better. 21" (54 cm) long x about 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide, it closes with a toggle and has a square logo the reads KL on one side and Karl Lagerfeld on the other. it is in pristine condition.
Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned.
A REFINED SET OF 18K.GOLD (11.2 gr.) EARRINGS FOR PIERCED EARS, LIGHT WEIGHT, SET WITH 2 GORGEOUS MATCHING GENUINE CEYLON SKY BLUE SAPPHIRES @ 2.83 ct.total weight.
Very sophisticated!
Offered here is a magnificent Matl necklace created by Ricardo Salas. It is the ultimate statement piece. Nineteen panels in total, each with three amethysts and sixteen turquoise cabochons. I believe this likely dates 1980's. It's signed and hallmarked, hand etched, with "Matl Mexico 925 M. Reg 142073 MS-12". When open, the inner length, not including the clasp, is just shy of 17". Width is 2 1/4". Weight is 217 grams. Collector quality.
Vintage, rare Karl Lagerfeld necklace. 20 cast matte gold metal & resin vegetables, with a couple of pearl pea pods, are attached to a matte gold link necklace with a toggle closing. The necklace is 19 1/2" (50 cm)long, not including the toggle or the logo tag. The green peppers are 1 1/4" (3.6 cm) x 1" (3 cm); the pea pods are 2 1/4" (6 cm) long. Signed KL and Karl Lagerfeld on either side of the end tag. Several of the necklace links are signed KL, as well...
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)...
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...
Spectacular carved wood cuff bracelet by the contemporary artist Patricia Von Musulin, with dozens of tiny sterling silver dots inlaid into the surface of the wood. Marked VON MUSULIN. Just over 1 3/4 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and inside circumference is 6 1/8 inches, including the gap, which is 1 1/8 inches. This will fit a 6 inch or smaller wrist. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous statement bracelet in goldtone metal with a molten look, with coin form charms and a toggle close. Circa 1980 or 1990. By Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and other couturiers. Marked R GOOSSENS PARIS. Perfectly in style with the look of the metal jewelry finishes which are all over the runways and fashion magazines. 7 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This fine and beautiful bracelet consists of a heavy, sterling cuff adorned with 7 opals. The opals are extremely colorful, sawtooth bezel-set with applied silver beads. It is marked Sterling and SL. It is in excellent condition. FREE US SHIPPING
These unique earrings are made of scrimshaw and are hand engraved with Clipper Ships. They are on fossilized ivory and are made by Fairhaven Designs. They have a diameter of 3/8" and are 1/8" thick. They are in superb condition.
Architectural modernist long necklace with heavy seamless black Lucite round beads hand knotted with geometric resin beads which are lacquered black, and one
large translucent bright orange amber bead. Circle clasp. Probably Italian, 1980s. 33 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition with one
very small flaw on lacquer finish on one bead, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. 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.
Stunning long pendant necklace of carved matte finish resin beads simulating amber, with a carved large wood pendant in the form of an African mask, and with goldtone metal wire findings and a goldtone metal rope form toggle clasp. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS on the attached metal hang tag. Circa 1980 or 1990. Wearable length is 40 inches. Width of the beaded strand is 3/4 inch. The pendant is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos e...
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. Some naturally occurring lines and splits along some of the horn beads, all are completely stable and not
noticeable...
Big statement size 1980s Napier articulated bracelet in slightly matte heavy cast goldtone metal with a hammered effect finish, in the form of rounded studs,
with foldover clasp. Marked NAPIER on the back of the clasp and on each end on the back. Substantial at 124 grams. Great size -- 1 7/8 inches wide and 7 inches wearable length. Excellent condition and appears
never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Early vintage signed Monies necklace with four strands of graduated carved horn beads in variegated colors, with matching hook clasp. The beads are strung on monofilament. Marked MONIES and GERDA LYNGGAARD on the attached metal tag. 21 1/2 inches wearable length on inside strand. Outside strand is 27 1/2 inches. Drops 4 inches at center. Excellent condition with naturally occurring surface texture on many of the beads. Slight extra length to strands not visible when worn. Display form is life si...
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.
Marked GIVENCHY on the inside of one link. 21 1/2 inches wearable length and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. 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.
Statement signed Ugo Correani asymmetrical necklace of beautifully made and finished glowing translucent Lucite rings on silk cords, in one of the hottest
colors of the season, amber orange.
With a slide clasp 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 its original store tag. 17 inches wearable le...
Stunning statement cuff bracelet in carved lignum vitae wood by contemporary jewelry artist Patricia Von Musulin. I am listing several other Von Musulin
bracelets from the same estate. Marked VON MUSULIN. 1 1/8 inches wide, 1 inch thick, and 6 inches inside circumference, including the gap, which is 1 inch.
Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Luxe heavy 1980s Lagerfeld bangle in matte goldtone metal. Marked KL. Just over 3/8 inch wide and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display
form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
From France, fabulous Balenciaga necklace in sculpted goldtone metal with briolette faceted colorless glass drops in ornate dogtooth caps. 1980s. Probably a Robert Goossens design. Marked
BALENCIAGA EDITION on the heavy hook clasp. The heavy oblong reeded links are twisted to create additional dimension. The links are individually soldered
together. It has a slightly asymmetrical design: spaced along the necklace at intervals of two, four, and six links are links with groups of four, fiv...
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 ...
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.
Chunky big statement making hinged bangle in matte goldtone with box slide clasp, in a basketweave design. Unsigned, but documented, by the late Italian
designer Ugo Correani, who had his own label beginning in the 1970s, and also designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and
Christian Lacroix. Nice size -- 1 3/8 inches wide and inside diameters are 2 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Inside circumference is just under 7 inches. Excellent
condition. Display...
Amazing huge four strand necklace by the contemporary designers Jose and Maria Barrera. From an estate, this model was originally retailed by Nieman Marcus. Strands of huge dark red oxblood color
coral chunks alternate with small coral spezzati branches, carved faceted coral beads, large round beads which look like coral, tiny faceted vermilion red glass beads at the clasp terminals, and
goldtone metal nugget shaped beads. The coral is dyed. With hook clasp and extender chain in goldtone...
Four strand vintage glass beaded necklace in glowing colors, including pale translucent opal, chartreuse green and yellow, blue, pale peach pink, red orange,
and orange. Also with colorless beads. All beads are glass. 1980s. With silvertone metal mounted terminals with matching opaline cabochon stones and opaline
beaded extender chain and hook close. A fabulous stunning statement. 34 inches wearable length about about 3
inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Pho...
Beautiful sautoir necklace in glowing chartreuse poured glass, probably by the French maker Gripoix, designed by Deanna Hamro, an American designer who is no longer making costume jewelry but has
moved to fine jewelry. 1980s. Marked DEANNA HAMRO on attached metal tag. All beads are hand wired in the French style with dark slightly matte heavy goldtone metal. Continuous strand. As with all Hamro's costume
jewelry, it is made with the same couture technique and quality as French designer j...
1980s or early 1990s unsigned carved horn necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies Copenhagen, with five strands of oblong flat beads and a large heavy toggle
clasp. Not marked but distinctively and guaranteed Monies, as collectors will recognize. Monies pieces were and are sometimes only marked with paper hang
tags. From the same estate as the other Monies pieces I am listing. 16 1/2 inches wearable length on inside strand and 4 1/2 inches wide. This will fit pretty
closely around the...
French designer Sonia Rykiel, in business since the 1960s, is known for her luxe casual knitwear. This statement size necklace and matching clip earrings, circa 1990, will add a very glamorous element to any outfit, from work to weekend to occasion. Marked RYKIEL on one leaf of the necklace, the earrings, and marked SR on the necklace clasp. Beautifully made and finished and the same quality as YSL jewelry. With a softly burnished slightly matte finish over hammered surface. Necklace has a weara...
Stunning modernist necklace with very big oblong genuine polished rock crystal beads and saucer shaped sterling silver beads and solid hook clasp
in a slightly matte finish. Marked KUO 925. By Alice Kuo, who is a contemporary jewelry designer. She and her husband Robert are a design team
working in a modern style rooted in traditional Chinese art and design, using materials such as gemstones, lacquer, glass, and cloisonne. Their
work is collected by designers Gianfranco Ferre and Jam...
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...
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...
Fabulous vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer heavy link necklace in goldtone metal in a very primitive barbaric style. Marked SCHERRER PARIS and MADE
IN FRANCE and JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER in script on the toggle clasp. With huge asymmetrical champagne colored resin stones simulating citrines
and small colorless strass stones. Jean-Louis Scherrer worked as an assistant at Christian Dior, 1955-59, designed for Louis Féraud, 1959-61, and
founded his own label in 1962. 17 1/2 inches wearable lengt...
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.
Luxe heavy beautifully made and detailed YSL long sautoir in goldtone metal with large textured Renaissance revival elements spaced with heavy S shaped links. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. 1980s. All the elements are substantial and solid cast metal, beautifully finished with great surface detail, and heavily gold plated. Great to wear alone or layer with other sautoirs. 45 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Chic vintage 1980s tribal style French necklace with a very dimensional goldtone metal mounted pendant with leopard jasper stone and faux amber fluted
Lucite, on a soft dark brown wool cord with matching goldtone metal terminals and a spring ring clasp with an extender chain ending in a peach color faceted
glass bead. Marked FABRICE PARIS. Wearable length is 19 inches and the pendant drops 2 inches and is 7/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Display form is life
size. Photos enlarged ...
Fabulous unusual circa 1980 signed YSL necklace with three strands of large carved natural agate beads, two strands in a medium soft green, and
one strand in a deep deep blue-green. The clasp and center drop are beautifully detailed cast goldtone metal with millegrain applied metal beads.
The center drop has a leaf form element surmounting two circular elements connected by two strands of tiny carved light green agate beads. The
clasp has matching leaf form elements, and three heart ...
Statement making circa 1990 YSL necklace in heavy cast goldtone metal with large dimensional flower form elements, chains, and an adjustable toggle clasp. Marked YVES SAINT LAURENT. Wearable length is 18 1/2 inches. The center is 1 3/4 inches wide.
Excellent
condition and appears never worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful very ornate necklace and matching clip earrings by the French maker Monette. I have had one piece by this maker before. Circa 1990. Very large molded Lucite beads are detailed in gold and
mounted in heavy filigree caps, and connected with S shaped links. Top quality and beautifully made. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE. Necklace is 44 inches long. The largest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The earrings are 2 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. One bead at the center
...
Heavy couture 1980s necklace in light goldtone metal with a long pendant with a cascade of metal and poured glass drops. The glass drops are possibly French.
I am also listing the matching earrings. Hook clasp. Great size -- 30 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 6 1/2 inches. Very substantial at 155 grams.
Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous statement 1970s tribal/barbaric style charm necklace in dark goldtone metal with semiprecious stones including hematite and agate. Marked HEIDI
DAUS FOR JIM WALTERS. 33 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. One small charm has some verdigris, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
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...
24K gp Texture Bookchain Bracelet with 12 Art Nouveau to Art Deco Glass and Brass Buttons makes this a One of a Kind Unsigned Bracelet by American Art to Wear Jewelry Maker. Me! 7 3/4" long. This book chain is very limited; maybe for a few more bracelets. Never two alike, never!
Fabulous matched pair of Karl Lagerfeld very weighty linked bracelets circa 1990. Each is signed KL in script at both ends of the clasp. With an early shiny polished metal finish. Five rows of
single rings are soldered lengthwise, and connected by loose double sets of rings, allowing the bracelets to flex and drape beautifully. They can also be
clasped together and worn as a closefitting dog collar. The wearable length would be 15 inches. Great size -- each bracelet is 1 7/8 inches wide ...
Fabulous super statement size Patricia Von Musulin bangle bracelet in black wood with many tiny inlaid silver dots. Not marked but unmistakably by Von
Musulin. Many signed similar pieces with inlaid silver dots can be found online and I had a signed cuff bracelet with these inlaid dots several years ago. I am
listing several other Von Musulin bracelets from the same estate. Great size -- 1 5/8 inches wide, 7/8 inch thick and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent
condition. Display...
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...
Gorgeous vintage 1980s modernist necklace, probably French, with hollow goldtone metal beads with fine detailing, strung on a fine chain in the French style,
centered with a very large wired opaque foiled aqua and iridescent pink glass bead, and with a twist toggle clasp. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and 7/8 inch or
20mm at the center bead. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful Yves Saint Laurent necklace in dark gunmetal gray with luminous peach color poured glass cabochons. Circa 1990. The clasp end piece/charm with the YSL signature, which is commonly found on
YSL necklaces, was missing when I purchased this necklace, but I purchased it with another signed YSL necklace from the same estate, and it is guaranteed. The very distinctive poured glass stones, and the
construction, are very recognizably YSL. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. The center...
Beautiful 1980s Celine Paris long necklace in slightly matte goldtone metal with a thick snake chain and a heavy solid cast metal pendant in the form of a bow with asymmetrical tassels. Marked CELINE MADE IN ITALY and dated 88. Wearable length is 29 inches and the pendant is 2 inches by 2 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.