Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Modernist Pendant Necklace 1970s

Name: Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Modernist Pendant Necklace 1970s
Brand: Givenchy
Price: 454.71 USD
Availability: InStock

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Vintage Givenchy Gold Plated Pendant Necklace 1970s Super cool pendant necklace from the iconic Hubert de Givenchy. Made in France in the 1970s, this incredible necklace has a gold plated fine snake chain with a rectangular black resin and gold plated pendant featuring the iconic G logo. Givenchy are known for producing timelessly chic jewellery throughout the 70s and 80s which are now highly sought after and collectable. Founded by Hubert de Givenchy in 1952, Audrey Hepburn, was Givenchy's greatest muse and wore the label in some her most famous roles, including Breakfast at Tiffany's. By the 1970s, on the advice of Cristóbal Balenciaga, Givenchy arrived on New York’s Fifth Avenue in 1976, diversifying into accessories and shoes. 1977 -1981 was a heyday for Givenchy jewellery where quality and design were impeccable and pieces from that era are particularly collectable. Size & Fit -Chain Length - 21 1/4 inches -Pendant length - 2 inches, width - 1.1 inches -Double G fastening Authenticity & Condition Every piece is fully examined by experts and guaranteed authentic. This necklace is in excellent condition and features the Givenchy and date stamp on the reverse. All our pieces are guaranteed to arrive as described and gorgeously packaged with care. Product code: 21.203 ---- A bit about Jagged Metal We are curators and collectors of timeless statement vintage and preloved jewellery from the most in-demand fashion labels in the world. Our striking designer vintage and preloved jewellery is dedicated to style-lovers who want sustainable, contemporary fashion with a story to tell. We find pieces from the archives of Chanel, Gucci, Dior, YSL, Givenchy and many more to find pieces with a glittering past and a bright future in your life. Authenticity Guaranteed All our pieces are guaranteed 100% authentic and have been fully examined and authenticated by experts with many years of passion and expertise for costume jewellery and fashion. We have a rigorous authentication process by in house and external experts. We are always happy to answer any questions or send more photographs / videos so you can order with complete confidence. Discounted Shipping & Easy Returns We offer discounted worldwide insured shipping and free Special Delivery postage in the UK on all items. We want you to be really happy and offer a no quibble returns policy. Just return the item back in the same condition it was sent with security tags intact within 14 days. Please email us for details on how to return. PLEASE NOTE - Customers are responsible for customs charges issued in their own country. Condition is everything We never sell anything we would not be proud to wear ourselves. Vintage pieces are special because they have a story to tell and that is sometimes reflected in its unique patina.Most vintage pieces have minor imperfections which we try our very best to describe and reflect honestly in our photography. How we classify the condition of our pieces New - pieces that have never been worn and are in pristine condition. Mint condition - pieces that in near perfect condition. They look as if they have never been worn or have been looked after exceptionally well. Excellent condition - pieces that look hardly used, there may be a few tiny little scratches or marks that can only be seen if you look closely and unnoticeable when worn. Very good condition - pieces that look a little used, minor scratches, chips or marks from years of wear or storage but consistent with age and adds to vintage patina and charm. There will not be any structural or functional problems. Taking care of your jewellery Signs of age add to the unique appeal and story of your precious pieces, but to minimise unwanted damage try to avoid liquids, make up and hair products and where possible try to store flat in packaging to avoid storage wear and tear. We are always happy to make any repairs whether you have purchased through our store or not.

Creator:

Givenchy

Metal:

Gold Plate

Dimensions:

Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 1.1 in (27.94 mm)Length: 21.25 in (539.75 mm)

Style:

Modernist

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970s

Condition:

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 21.2031stDibs: LU2060216744892

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Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.

At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.

Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.

In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.

Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

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