YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Seashell & Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a turquoise colour ceramic seashell
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Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Faux Sapphire Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Faux Sapphire Pearl Dangle Earrings, a glamorous and
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Silver Tone and Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip on) embellished with a blue marbled
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Blue Orange Faux Pearls Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a stylized flower
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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Crystal & Costume Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the exquisite charm of the 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Crystal & Costume Pearl Clip-On
$1,975
H 3 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome like Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Diamante Dome Like Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s. These are so gorgeous
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an arabesque design
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Heart and Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned heart dangling earrings (clip on) embellished with a
Gilt Metal
$890
W 0.87 in L 1.7 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Floral Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Textured Orange Heart Love Floral Flower White Pearl
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1990s Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Encrusted Faux Sapphire Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of opulence with these stunning 1990s Yves Saint Laurent crystal-encrusted faux
$2,088
W 1.7 in L 1.82 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Large Emerald Ruby Crystals Pearls Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Robert Goossens Arty Textured Large Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Gold Plate
$1,684
W 2.17 in L 2.17 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Camellia Flower White Pearl Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Huge Massive Camellia Flourish Blossom Flower White Circle
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Yves Saint Laurent Gilded Gold and Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Gilded gold with gilded chain detailing pearl clip-on earrings measures 1" in
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Turtle Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Turtle Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 3/8 inches Width: 1 1/8
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Flower Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Flower Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Width
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Flower Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Flower Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Textured Disc Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Textured Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.61 inches (4.1
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Faux Pearl Vintage Flower Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wigan, GB
Classic and beautiful, these earrings are well-crafted example by Yves Saint Laurent. They date
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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Mother of Pearl Blue Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Mother of Pearl Blue Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.95
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Pearl Swirl Disc Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Pearl Swirl Disc Earrings Measurements: Height
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 1
YVES SAINT LAURENT enameled floral earrings with pearls
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vividly enameled and organically shaped floral earrings with drop pearls from Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Metal, fancy Pearl and Rhinestone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Gold metal, fancy pearl and rhinestone earrings. Additional
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Yves Saint Laurent Earrings in Gold Metal, fancy Pearl and Rhinestones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Earrings in gold metal, fancy pearl and Swarovski rhinestones
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YVES SAINT LAURENT Gilt Metal, Glass Pearl Butterflies Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT gilt metal Butterflies clip-on earrings with two fantasy
Gilt Metal
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W 0.87 in L 1.7 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Floral Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Textured Orange Heart Love Floral Flower White Pearl Elegant
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 1.7 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Flower Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Flower Pearl Drop Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 1.7 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Floral Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Textured Orange Heart Love Floral Flower White Pearl Elegant
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 1.7 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Orange Heart Love Floral Pearl Drop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Textured Orange Heart Love Floral Flower White Pearl Elegant
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Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated Metal and Mother of Pearl Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Gold plated metal and mother of pearl clip earrings. Good
1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Multi-Color Cluster Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's gold-plate Yves Saint Laurent earrings with blue, green, and red poured glass stones, inlaid
Pearl, Gold Plate
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W 2.17 in L 2.17 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Camellia Flower White Pearl Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Huge Massive Camellia Flourish Blossom Flower White Circle
Gold Plate
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W 1.7 in L 1.82 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Gripoix Emerald Ruby Crystals Pearls Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Robert Goossens Arty Textured Large Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Chunky Large White Pearl Gold Disc Round Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Vintage and very rare to find. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Very good condition. Some scratches and colour loss. Size: 3.0*3.0 cm. Weight: 19.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for eve...
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W 0.75 in D 0.5 in L 3.2 in
Gilt 'laurel leaf' and baroque pearl drop earrings, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
of earrings suitable for many occassions, chic and of the highest quality. Yves Saint Laurent was
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Saint Laurent Brand New Gold YSL Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Saint Laurent Brand New Gold YSL Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings *Marked Saint Laurent *Made in France
Vintage YSL Gilt Diamante Pearl Flower Statement Earrings
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning and scarce vintage Yves Saint Laurent clip-on dangle statement earrings. The earrings are
Pearl
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ribbon Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned ribbed textured ribbon design dangling earrings (clip-on
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Floral Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned floral dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with a faux
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H 2.56 in W 1.19 in
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Pearl and Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold tone dangling earrings (clip on) embellished with faux
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Yves Saint Laurent Pink Heart Pearl Blue Rhinestone Clip Earrings YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, QC
Yves Saint Laurent Pearl Rhinestone Gold Clip Blue Pink Heart Stone Earrings. Measuring approx. 1
Pearl, Gold Plate
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H 3 in W 1 in D 0.1 in Dm 1 in L 3 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gold Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gold Pearl Dangling Earrings. These were created for
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Pearl and Crystal Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearl and
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Seashell Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage clip-on earrings featuring blue carved resin seashell and faux pearl
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Heart and Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned heart dangling earrings (clip on) embellished with a
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Foliage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a 3-dimensional foliage
1980s Yves Saint Laurent gilt leaf and baroque pearl drop earrings
By Robert Goossens
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Iconic and classic drop earrings, in gilt metal. Yves Saint Laurent was born in 1936, and became
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage necklace and earrings (clip-on) set embellished with large irregular
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rhinestone Pearl Earrings / Ear Huggers
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Litchfield County, CT
4" long signed YSL rhinestone and pearl earrings by Yves Saint Laurent. They hug the ear as they go
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Textured Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Textured Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.18 inches (3 cm
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Rhinestone Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Rhinestone Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Pearl Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Pearl Drop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent arabesque dangling earrings with large faux pearls.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent arabesque design extra large dangling earrings with round and
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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Mother of Pearl Mondrian Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Mother of Pearl Mondrian Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.26 inches
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Heart Ruby Pearls Filigree Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Heart Ruby Pearls Filigree Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 4/8
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Gripoix Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Gripoix Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height
Vintage 1980s Long Yves St Laurent Gilt Leaf Pearl Drop Pierced Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful Yves Saint Laurent earrings are elegant and sophisticated. These earrings are clip
Yves Saint Laurent Multi Strand Pink Faux Pearl Necklace W Pierced Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful Yves Saint Laurent 1980's vintage mauve pink faux pearl multi strand necklace
Yves Saint Laurent Pearl Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Stamford, CT
Square goldtone earrings set with large faux mabe pearls. Signed YSL.
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Cabochon Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Heart Cabochon Pearl Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height
Yves Saint Laurent Large Pearl Drop Earrings 80's Made in France
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Large Pearl Drop Earrings 80's Made in France The pearl has a hammered finish
$1,425
H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4.5 in
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Large Blue Crystals. These are spectacular. The Couture pieces are not signed. If you remind me, I will send Velcro dots, ...
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Textured Hoop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive gold toned textured hoop earrings (clip-on). Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : approx. max. 3.5 cm x 4.2 cm (1.38 inches x 1...
$4,925
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Choker Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Mesh & Glass Cabochon Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone mesh choker necklace embellished with five glass cabochons. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in Fran...
Gilt Metal
$9,125
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16 in
Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace Circa 2008
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace with Pieces of Wheat making up the Necklace. It is Made Purposely Uneven, with one side being Longer than the other. It is 14-16" L and 1.5...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Sailboat Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a sailboat. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4 cm (1.57 inches) /...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Red Resin Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage MURANO gold tone textured diamond shaped clip-on earrings embellished with a red resin cabochon. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : h...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured openwork links embellished with blue colour crystals. Adjustable T-bar closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indic...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Red Cabochon Textured Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured clip-on earrings featuring a large ruby red colour resin cabochon. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4....
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Sun Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a large textured and stylized sun embellished with clear crystals. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicativ...
Gilt Metal
$1,032
H 2.41 in W 1.19 in
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL Vintage Jewelled Celestial Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage antiqued silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a star top embellished with clear crystals and deep blue with white stars glass drop. Embossed ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Red Resin Cabochon Logo Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned clip-on earrings featuring a red domed resin cabochon with YSL logo inlaid. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : ap...
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Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring YSL Turquoise Statement Gold Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful piece of fashion history - one of the famous YSL Arty rings. These rings are part of the Yves Saint Laurent legacy. In a stunning display of vintage opulence, the YSL Art...
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Bird Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone necklace featuring bird links embellished with clear crystals. S hook clasp closure. Embossed YSL. Indicative measurements : length approx. 50...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a faux turquoise cabochon and blue shade crystals. Embossed YSL. Indicative measurements : height approx....
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Sealife Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage link necklace featuring a sealife design. Gold tone metal hardware. Toggle clasp. Embossed with YVES SAINT LAURENT cursive signature on the clasp heart ...
Gilt Metal
French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.
Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.
By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.
Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.
Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.
After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.
His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.
With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.
“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.