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...

Chic statement 1980s clipback modernist sunburst earrings in goldtone metal with big opaque green glass cabochon stones in rope twist settings. The sunbursts have decorative hammered detail. Marked PHILIPPE FERRANDIS PARIS. 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

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.

Amazing statement size unique cuff bracelet in translucent gray Lucite with impressed very big brilliant strass rhinestones. Not marked but couture quality and very weighty at 125 grams. 1970s or 1980s. Great size -- 2 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. Inside circumference is 8 inches including the gap, which is 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

The size of Pendant: 1 1/8" Wide, 1" Long.
Chain length: 31" Long total, 15 1/2" x2
This is beautiful Heart Shape Pendant with famous
Swarovski Chrystal pendant in hear shape with Gold plated chain. It came with Certificate book and storing bag. It is about 25 yars old. It worn only few times. Condition excellent.
Sale $85.00 w/US priority/insured
Item was $125.00

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.

Chic minimalist statement size 1980s or earlier couture necklace in black Lucite with polished large beads and a matte solid bib collar, with a dark goldtone slide clasp. 21 inches wearable length adn the center drops 2 3/4 inches. Excellent condition with some very minimal marks on the matte collar, pictured but not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Sold! Thank you for your testimonial and wear them in good health, Ms C.
Purists: No buttons were harmed in the making of these earrings in a USA studio and signed: Mimi Dee Sterling.
Only One like this! Circa 1900 lush lavender tinted Victorian silver luster 7mm pictorial floral buttons, lavender faceted fresh water pearls and peridot were used. Real semi precious gemstones - never faux here! Total 1 7/8"...

Gorgeous big vintage 1980s signed Dominique Aurientis clip earrings in goldtone metal with glass based faux baroque pearls and prong set brilliant strass rhinestones. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. 1 7/8 inches in diameter. Excellent condition with a few minimal flea bites not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very glam edgy statement size bangle in black resin with dark gunmetal embedded studs. 1990s or later, from an estate. 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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.

Chic signed Monies clip earrings in carved black horn. 1980s. Marked GERDA LYNGGAAARD MONIES COPENHAGEN. Just over 1 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This unique pendant measures 2" L x 1 1/2" W x 1/4" H. On its circular / oval frame, it has several circular, concave, oxidized disks, varying in size. The back is marked 925.

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer carved large Pancake shape flat bead, 1 1/2" round, 1/2" thick, carved with floral design, no damages or restorations.

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...

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...