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No one knows for sure what the first piece of jewelry ever made was. Some of the earliest examples of jewelry are beads produced out of nautilus shells. These early necklaces are around 100,000 years old. Anthropologists believe that early humans also fashioned jewelry out of animal bones and teeth. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
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1960s Les Bernard Abstract Geometric Ball Drop Pendant Necklace Silver Toned
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard drop pendant necklace featuring an abstract silver toned circle and line drop on a chain link silver tone chain. The pendant is marked Les Bernard Inc. on the back. A few areas where the plating is worn - visible when you look closely. The pendant is 2.75" long by 1" wide. The chain is 16" long by .13" wide.
Les Bernard Inc. Biography from Nasvete:
First of all, Les Bernard jewellery brand grew out of Vogue, founded in 1936 by Harold Shapiro. The Shapiro family sold their share of Vogue in 1962 and son of Harold, Bernard, and designer Lester Joy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Late 1980s Les Bernard Gold Quilted Cuff with Red Poured Glass Stone
By Les Bernard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gold-tone metal quilted Les Bernard cuff circa late 1980's - early 1990's, as evidence by the small VO marking on inside of cuff. Large red poured glass stone in centre of cuff. Exce...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Les Bernard Silver Cross Brooch
By Les Bernard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Les Bernard cross brooch is the perfect way to add a shiny pop to any outfit! A beautiful textured sterling silver is sculpted in somewhat ...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brooches
Materials
Silver
Gilded Drop Statement Earrings With Colorful Gripoix Glass By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 2.25" x 1.25"
- Gold plated
- Multicolored "Gripoix" style glass cabochons in Mughal jewel...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
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Vintage Vo Gold Tone Matte Cuff Circa 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vo Gold Tone Matte Cuff, Circa 1980s. A cuff like this never goes out of style. There is a hinge to open on one side for easier on/off access. The bottom side features a de...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage LES BERNARD gold rhinestone glass designer runway clip on earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LES BERNARD V Made in Usa
• gold tone with rhinestones and glass
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.25" by 1"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
$104 Sale Price
72% Off