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.

Karen Smith, a contemporary American artisan, refers to herself as a "knotter of miniature tapestry adornments." She designs knotting patterns in washable nylon thread and integrates them with gemstones. This particular necklace is composed of a serpentine dragon carving with amethyst, turquoise, black onyx, jade and goldstone beads. It is hand signed Karen Smith '06 on the back. It is a remarkable and outstanding artwork! I measures 28" end to end (measured using the inside string of beads).

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...

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.

Using an elegant mix of materials, Stanley Hagler created masterpieces in jewelry. His pieces are always ornate and intricate, and this set is an example of Hagler's beautiful work. It was created in the 1980's. The necklace, end to end, is 17" with a 2 1/2" extension. The body of the pendant is 3 3/4" wide and 3" high. Each piece of the fringe is 3 3/4" long. The earrings are 1 1/4" in diameter...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Vintage, rare Yves Saint Laurent stretch bracelet with polished carnelian pieces, probably designed by Robert Goossens. A cast wraparound gold band set with three stones holds it all together. The carnelian part of the bracelet is 1 5/8" (4.5 cm) wide, the gold wrap is a hair under 2 " wide(5.3 cm). Signed YSL on the back, it is in perfect condition. The elastic is tight & should fit pretty much any but the largest wrist.

From the archive, this 1969 William DeLillo bracelet has clusters of cast gold color metal flowers with rhinestone centers. These are attached to large rhinestone circles. Designed by Robert Clark, DeLillo's partner, it is reminiscent of some of the work he did for Miriam Haskell. 7 3/8" (19.2 cm) long (not including the tongue part of the clasp) by 2 1/4" (6 cm) at the widest. As mentioned, it closes with a tongue clasp which works perfectly and is tight...

This stylish enamel necklace and earring set from Moschino has a definite Scottish flair...

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...

Authentic Hidalgo 18k gold enamel ring with green and blue alternating enamel going all the way around the ring. Width of ring is 7mm, size is 6.5, cannot be sized because of the design. Weight is 8.2 grams. Hallmarked on inside "Hidalgo 750" Excellent condition!

Vintage dead stock Judith Hendler collar from the 1980's. Four white oval dimensional pieces are joined into a diamond shape and attached to the white neck ring with a cast sterling silver holder. The inner circumference is 17" (43.5 cm). The inner diameter is 5 3/4" (15 cm) and the diamond shaped drop is 5 1/4" (13.7 cm) x 2" (5.5 cm) at its widest. Unsigned, it has its original hang tag and the back of the silver holder is stamped sterling. It is in pristine, original condition. ...

Elegant and dramatic Judith Leiber. Flat chains support beautifully designed panels which are chunky and very three dimensional. Judith Leiber signature is on the reverse side. Length from clasp to bottom of pendant is 18 1/4". Pendant width 1 7/8".

Transparent, opalescent graduated lucite beads are strung on knotted red silk cord and have cast matte gold caps on either end of the larger beads. 43" (109.4 cm) long, the center front bead is a little over 1 1/4" (3.4 cm) in diameter. The smallest beads at the back are a hair over 1/2" (1.3 cm) in diameter. The necklace closes with a lobster clasp that attaches to a disc signed GFF on one side and FERRE Made in Italy on the other. The necklace is in perfect condition. Like the mos...

Fabulous super statement size Patricia Von Musulin carved cuff bracelet in grained wood. Not marked but guaranteed Von Musulin. Signed versions of this piece in wood and Lucite can be found online. I am listing several other Von Musulin bracelets from the same estate. Great size -- 2 1/4 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.

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.

Sterling silver man's signet ring by David Yurman, featuring a square faceted meteorite, signed by Yurman with initials, shows the atomic symbol with the letters Fe inside, indicating the presence of iron in the meteorite. interior also has arrow shaped designs associated with some works by Yurman. Measures: size 11, faceted meteorite measures roughly 1 5/8" square (slightly larger horizontally). Very hefty ring, with heavy silver band that widens around the set stone. The stone is nicely fa...

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...

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) ...

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....

Dramatic in size and design, this silver pendant features elaborate wire wrapping, with 5 gemstones entwined in the design. It measures just under 4" high, 2 3/8" wide, and is heavy. Tests for sterling, but we did not test the gold colored wire, so it may be gold filled, though the thin wire is more likely gold. The stones include a clear quartz crystal, a watermelon tourmaline, a striated pale green crystal, a pale blue/lavender stone, and a small clear stone. No hallmarks. Please see all...

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...

Gorgeous hand made necklace, possibly a studio piece, with clusters of briolette cut colorless rock crystal drops, and large black onyx beads, with hematite drops and beads, and sterling silver toggle clasp, strung on fine wire. It weighs 260 grams. 19 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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 finely carved koi fish of apple green with striking accents of gold and mutton create a very desirable pendant with 14K gold findings. The loop is marked GSJ. 1 1/2" h

Spectacular unusual vintage couture necklace, probably 1980s, in dark silvertone metal with a variety of large multi color glass stones in different shapes, all prong set, with hook clasp and extender. With a center chain form riviere with clear stones and attached large stones in blue, olive green, teal green, red, purple, and topaz, along the sides. The largest stones are openback and unfoiled. Not sure of the origin of this piece -- possibly Italian or French. Substantial at 111 grams. 18 inc...

A veritable show-stopper, this fine, .950 silver Mexican pendant combines brutalist elements with a classic Aztec Revival, beautifully carved obsidian "mask". Signed by Fernando Alvarez Mendez Mateo of Taxco, it was crafted in the post-1980 period yet is exhibits such craftsmanship, I wouldn't have been surprised if I had found an Eagle mark on it. Serene and dignified, the "mask" looks as if just emerging from the moss-covered floor of an ancient forest with the silver "flourish" under its chin...

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.

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.

#76 Unsigned K J L Necklace D941F $285.00 Vintage gunmetal framed Kenneth Jay Lane necklace with large multi shape stones. Most unfoiled, it has a rainbow of jewel colors--emerald, ruby, topaz, sapphire, peridot and a huge, center, amethyst color pear. Unsigned, my KJL expert/friend found earrings from the same suite marked K.J.L. copyright, which dates the necklace to the 1980's. It is 16 1/2" (42 cm) long with a 2 3/4' (7.5 cm) drop. The stones are bright and clean. Plea...

Northwest coast sterling raven brooch with gemstone eye, gold chains and twisted wire, signed on back with artist initials, 1990 and 91/100, indicating a limited edition. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high including hanging chains. Has functioning safety catch. Cast sterling head of a raven, in classic Northwest coast design, possibly Haida, very refined form with good detail, an inset cabochon stone for an eye, appears to be an agate or quartz, the attached chains are gold, as is the twist...

Gorgeous very big 1980s Yves Saint Laurent modernist clip earrings, designed by Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades YSL, Chanel, and other couture houses. In goldtone metal with big translucent green poured resin stones. Marked YSL on the backs of the clips, and MADE IN FRANCE (rather illegibly) on the backs of the tops. I had these earrings in red, with the matching necklace, several years ago. 3 3/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged ...

The size of Bracelet: 7" Long.
The size of Gold Clasp: 1/2" L x 1/4" W x 1/8" H.
Material of Clasp: 14 K yellow Gold.
The total number of Pearl: 80 pcs cultured pearl, 4-5 mm diameter each.
This is Excellent, Fine and Very Attractive 2 Strand Pearl Bracelet with
Fine mechanical 14 K yellow Gold Clasp. Clasp work as following
the photos. One end slide thru from side way and push into main slot.
There are 4 sections of 20 pearls separated by gold sheet divider.

I have said in the past that Erika Hult de Corral is among the few designers in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry for whom I will cross the 1980 threshold. Having studies in the Parson’s School of Design in Paris, she worked with both Ledesma and Sigi Pineda in Taxco before she ventured on her own in the 1960s. Ric’s work can be inspiring when one catches her in her good moments and I am constantly in search of good examples signed by her. Her post-1980 creations often bring togeth...

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.

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.

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.

This is the ring for the rose gold fans. This is a custom made size 9 ring in vivid pink or rose gold complete with 12 channel set 2 point (by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring measures 7/16" at its widest and it has a great modern style look to it. It weighs 3.0 grams, it is stamped with a maker's mark and 10K. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively grade...

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.

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

Gorgeous signed Valentino large brooch in Byzantine style, mounted in goldtone metal,with baroque glass based faux pearl cabochons and poured glass cabochon stones by the French maker Gripoix, two in dark red, one in green, and one in a very dark blue. Marked with the Valentino logo of a V and copyright symbol. I've attached it as an enhancer to two gorgeous vintage 1980s necklaces, one with very big double freshwater pearls, and one with very big more rounded freshwater pearls. The necklaces ar...

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...

Chic signed 1980s necklace by Gerda Lynggaard for Monies with clear Lucite closure and black fabric strands, in a lariat style which can be worn several ways. Marked GERDA LYNGGAARD MONIES. Wearable length is up to about 18 inches and the drop is up to about 10 inches. The clasp is 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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. Slig...

Fabulous big statement 1980s unsigned cuff bracelet in heavy cast matte finished goldtone metal by Robert Lee Morris, who designed jewelry for Donna Karan and many other top designers in the 1980s. Not marked but collectors will recognize Morris's distinctive style and construction. 3 inches wide and 7 to 7 1/4 inches inside circumference, including the gap, which is 1 inch. About 2 1/8 inches deep. Excellent condition with some very slight lightening of the goldtone finish on the back near the ...

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.

It seems that I will be closing the year with modernist pieces by Erika Hult de Corral. I have already presented two of her necklaces in the last few weeks which have already found new caretakers and this evening it is time for a ring. Though rings are not an uncommon form in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, I have to admit that the examples available usually fall on the conservative side of design but from time to time something interesting and eye-catching shows up. This modernist ...

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 ...

Erika Hult de Corral, the award-winning modernist Taxco designer who studied in the Parson’s School of Design in Paris and worked with Sigi Pineda and Enrique Ledesma, is one of the few exceptions for which I will cross the 1980 terminus in my jewelry selection. de Corral came into her own in the 1960s and 1970s, a bit later than most of the Taxco maestros, and her creative streak took her well into the 1980s. Brilliant when she feels truly inspired, she feels at home with modernist, abstract ...

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...

Gorgeous very heavy and substantial vintage 1980s bracelet in cast goldtone metal, with articulated links and foldover clasp, in a modernist style. It has a slight curved shape to allow it to drape properly on the wrist. It weighs 163 grams. Great size -- 2 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.