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Chanel Pegasus Golden Metal Haute Couture Necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal Haute Couture necklace with a pendant representing a Pegasus
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Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture necklace. The collar is composed of four strands of
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Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
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H 3 in W 2.5 in Dm 2 in L 16 in
Chanel Impressive Haute Couture Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal with a CC Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Impressive Haute Couture necklace in gold-plated metal with a cc pendant
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Balenciaga Haute Couture Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Balenciaga Bunny Mellon Haute Couture choker necklace. Composed of graduated
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

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Bronze

Christian Dior Haute Couture Necklace in Gold Metal
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Necklace in gold metal, purple enamel and Swarovski rhinestones. Egyptian Haute Couture
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Early 2000s French More Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Martine Boutron for Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent / Martine Boutron Haute Couture faux coral pate de verre and stone necklace with
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Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Hematite, Onyx

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold mesh crystal designer runway haute couture necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
necklace MEASUREMENTS • 17.5" long by 0.75" wide CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold chain emerald designer runway haute couture necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway necklace
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Haute Couture golden CC medallion
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture necklace in gold metal composed of a twisted mesh chain and a large medallion
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Haute Couture golden Ancient medallion
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture necklace in gold metal composed of a twisted mesh chain and a large medallion
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

90-s John Galliano for Christian Dior Couture Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture Necklace and Earrings Set Circa 1997 Metal
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Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
chains get attached, there is the iconic interlocking CC logo of the House of Chanel. This Haute couture
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Early Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace Spring Summer 1966. Of nautical inspiration composed
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Vintage Chanel Beaded Multi Strand Gold Intaglio Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Impressive and scarce vintage Chanel Haute Couture necklace - choker comprised out of three braided
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1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Christian Dior Haute Couture 1997 Maasai Star Beaded Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Massai choker necklace adorned with three beaded stars and Swarovski crystals designed by John
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1990s French Choker Necklaces

Chanel necklace Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass paste cabochons. Not signed Haute
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro Tank Ruby Necklace
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro style necklace from the early 1940s with arc shaped gilt chevrons
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Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Dark-Golden Metal Multi-Row Necklace Haute Couture, 1960/70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Dark-golden metal multi-row necklace. 1960/70 circa Haute Couture Collection
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Vintage 1960s More Necklaces

Chanel Lion Necklace Haute Couture with Lion Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Haute couture antique golden metal necklace with a lion pendant
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Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace Haute Couture Spring, 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
-Summer 1992 Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Givenchy Haute Couture Headlight Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture sapphire crystal riviere. The choker style necklace of graduated
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Black Gold Sautoire Necklaces
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
"pate de verre" poured glass beads. The necklaces are from the Chanel haute couture collection of 1969
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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Berber Pendant Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1980s Berber inspired gilt, hammered pendant necklace. Haute
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Givenchy Haute Couture Torsade Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Bunny Mellon Haute Couture multi bead loose torsade necklace. Of nacre resin pearls and
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Haute Couture Sapphire Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture pendant brooch necklace.The large pear shaped faceted faux sapphire
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Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Striking Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace 1970's, workshop Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace
 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Byzantine Cross Necklace
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H 3.5 in W 3.25 in L 31 in
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace, Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Important Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace made by Jean Schlumberger for Schiaparelli
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace SS 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace , Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection
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Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Givenchy Haute Couture Gripoix Glass Pearl Necklace, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture opera length necklace from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Brass

Valentino Garavani Haute Couture Beaded Choker Necklace with Charms
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fabulous Valentino Garavani Haute Couture choker necklace features a chunky double-strand of
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1990s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Haute Couture Semi Precious Necklace FW 2006
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Maison Goossens for Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2006 artisan inspired long multistrand
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Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Tassel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare necklace is a Vintage piece of the House of CHANEL from the 80's. The necklace is
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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Articulated Necklace Haute Couture, 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cabochons. Haute Couture jewelry from the 1960s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition
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20th Century More Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, S/S 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Lavish Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace FW 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent lavish Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, Fall Winter 1977, Chinese Opium
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold & Silver Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
necklace of the iconic interlocking CC logo of the House of Chanel. This exceptional piece of Haute Couture
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
By Marcel Rochas
Located in New York, NY
Striking Rochas runway necklace from the 1980s. Twisted ropes in gunmetal finish really make the
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
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H 5 in W 22 in D 5 in
Yves Saint Laurent Lavish Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, F/W 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1977 Chinese Opium Collection
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sea Shell Cross Necklace, Maison Goossens
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture natural sea shell and coral spike crucifix pendant
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Important Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary, early Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir by Robert Goossens, Paris circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze

Important Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir
Important Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir
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H 4 in W 1 in L 26 in
Chanel Haute Couture Belt/ Necklace with Rhinestones, Pink and Blue Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture- Golden metal belt or necklace with rhinestones and pink and blue glass paste
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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Pate de Verre Tassel Coin Necklace, Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Pate de Verre Tassel Coin Necklace from the 1970's. Maison
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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

F/W 2000 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Amethyst Crystal Rhinestone Drop Necklace
By Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous crystal and amethyst Atelier Versace necklace, designed by Donatella Versace
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Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Crystal

Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Gabrielle Chanel had a love affair with Byzantine and oriental aesthetics. The byzantine crosses are one of the symbols she was inspired by when she visited Venice for the first time...
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Gilt Metal

Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
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W 2.76 in L 3.94 in
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gripoix Coin Sautoir
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Gripoix Coin Sautoir from the 1970's. Chain segments with gilt
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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

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Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent Braided Jewel Haute Couture Choker
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Braided Jeweled Haute Couture Choker of colored braid and gold lame ribbon with
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Pendant Prototype Collection Haute Couture , France, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Denia, VC
metal. This lovely finely chiseled pendant necklace, the entire pendant being chiseled in the front part
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 2 Toned Collar
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
form necklace. This exemplifies the handicraft of the Haute Couture where things look amazingly simple
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Chinese Collection Demi Parure, Maison Gripoix
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Chinese Collection Demi Parure by Maison Gripoix of hand
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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

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Bronze

CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture Goosens Lion head black faux pearl sautoir neckace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture Goosens Lion head black faux pearl sautoir neckace Reference: BMPA
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1990s French More Necklaces

Dior by John Galliano Spring 2001 Haute Couture Show Logo Padlock Chain
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
Stunning chunky chain, as seen on the runway of Dior Spring 2001 Haute Couture show in silver color
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Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Chanel Collier Cross Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
1993 Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
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1990s French More Necklaces

Chanel Collier Cross Necklace, 1993
Chanel Collier Cross Necklace, 1993
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H 3.55 in L 27.56 in
Couture Goosens 1969-1971 MadameGres Crystal Stone HammeredWire Goddess Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Christian Dior Couture Runway Crystal & Bead Choker Necklace, Fall-Winter 2003
By John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
Fall-Winter Haute Couture collection. Crafted in plated silver-tone metal and sparkling crystals, the
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Early 2000s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Signed Oscar De La Renta Couture Faux Pearl and Crystal Pin/Pendant Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Signed Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture cable link Necklace suspending a Beautifully
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Set of Necklace and Earrings in Copper-Plated Metal
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Set in copper-plated metal, rhinestones in shades of glass. Haute Couture
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Vintage 1954 Chanel by Robert Goossens Crystal Long Sautoir Couture Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, "Maison Goossens: Haute Couture Jewelry" written by Patrick Mauries, said that Chanel approached Maison
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Mixed Metal

Lanvin Set of Necklace and Earrings in Silver Metal and Transparent Balls
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
transparent balls. Not signed. Collection Haute Couture Printemps-Eté 1990 Additional information
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1990s French More Necklaces

Couture DiorDesigner WesternGermany MaxMuller CitrineCrystal Gold ChokerNecklace
By Max Müller Kaufbeuren
Located in Chicago, IL
While making similar mid-century haute-couture costume-jewelry necklaces for Christian Dior
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Mid-20th Century German Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Brown Diamond, Gold, Gilt Metal

Reliquaire Necklace by Chanel
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
is one of the most prestigious names in Haute Couture jewelry of the last half century. He worked
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Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary haute couture necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect haute couture necklace among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Haute Couture Necklace?

Prices for a haute couture necklace can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $239 and can go as high as $32,000, while, on average they fetch $3,538.
Questions About Haute Couture Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

    Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

    On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.

    Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.

    Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.