This is a massive Yves Saint Laurent galalith bead necklace withgold and enameled deep red metal spacers. It is 21" (54.2cm) long including the chain & hook (but not including the YSL metal tag). The center bead is 1" (2.9cm) in diameter. The outer beads are 7/8" (2.7cm) in diameter. They are strung on a fine gold chain. Each of the enameled spacers is a hair over 1/4" (.6cm) wide.
As mentioned above, there is a YSL metal hang tag at the end of the necklace...
This stunning, one-of-a-kind, runway necklace is a rare piece of Mary McFadden jewelry.
In the catalog of her 2009 show: MARY MC FADDEN: GODDESSES, at the National Museum of Women In The Arts, she is decribed as"...frequently referred to as a “design archeologist,” McFadden has created more than 100 collections...
Dating from the mid 1960's, this is a stunning 3 strand faux pearl necklace with an elaborate gold tone pave and emerald & sapphire cabochon clasp.
The shortest strand--including the clasp--is 16" (41cm) long. The clasp is 1 1/4" (3.6cm) wide and the pearls are 10mm in diameter. The gilt metal clasp has pave rhinestones and deep blue and emerald green unfoiled cabochons. The pearl strands are hand knotted. The necklace is signed on the back of the clasp with the K.J.L...