The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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1980s Logo Gilted Metal Clip On Earrings by Valentino Garavani
By Valentino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These authentic 1980s vintage clip-on earrings by Valentino Garavani are a quintessential example of bold, high-fashion accessory design from the era. Crafted from radiant gilted met...
Gilt Metal
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Ribbed Gold and Ruby Glass Earrings By Valentino, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in McKinney, TX
Turn up the la dolce vita with these luxe 1980s Valentino clip-ons — a perfect blend of bold Italian glamour and timeless sophistication. Each earring features a radiant ribbed gold ...
Iconic Valentino Earrings by Maison Gripoix
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Earrings, by Maison Gripoix, Paris composed of dozens of hand made multicolored glass beads and pearls pegged into a filigreed base with crystal rhinestone accents and a ruby fruit salad flower. The look is very lush and dimensional. Clip back fittings, Marked "France" but a well documented design for Valentino, Italy by Maison Gripoix. 1960's France. 1.25" x 1". Hand made Haute Couture...
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Costume Jewelry Brilliant Red Clip-on Earrings by Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These glamorous 1970s Valentino Costume Jewelry Clip-on Earrings are a dazzling nod to the bold and opulent style of the era, crafted with the house's signature elegance and flair. ...
Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone Crystal and Sapphire Blue Crystal Butterfly Earrings. These gorgeous classic earrings feature Clear Blue sapphire Color Crystals set in Gold tone. Clip o...
Mixed Metal
Valentino Vintage Gold Tone Turquoise / Pink Rhinestone Drop Clip on Earrings
By Valentino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Valentino gold tone with turquoise/pink rhinestones with black dangle drop clip-on earrings. - Height: 3in, Length on top: 2in.
Valentino pineapple clip-on earrings
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino pineapple clip-on earrings Gold-Plated Includes Designer Box, Jewelry Pouch & Tag Length: 2″ / 5 cm Width: 1″ / 2,5 cm Condition – very good .......Additional informa...
Valentino Garavani Gilded and Lavender Earrings with Coral Cabochons
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
These mesmerizing Valentino Garavani jeweled clip-on earrings boast a pale gilded metal branch shape ornate with faux-coral glass rhinestone cabochons and purple lavender enamel. The...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Valentino Door Knocker Earrings
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Gilded doorknocker earrings in unusual square shape. Italy 1980's. Excellent condition. 1 3/4" high, x 1 3/8". Clip back fittings.
Gilt Metal
$350Sale Price|22% Off
Valentino Diamante Earrings, Jewel Tone Cabochon Accents
By Valentino
Located in New Hope, PA
These Valentino earrings have rhinestones set into a lattice work background. Faux cabochon sapphire, emerald and ruby stones add color and a large faceted rhinestone at the bottom ...
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone with Sapphire and Rhinestone Earrings, Circa 1980s
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone with Sapphire Blue And Rhinestone Earrings. Pave Style Crystal Stones on 3D Heart Earrings with Classic V Shape at the Top of the Earrings. Clip On. Thes...
Mixed Metal
Valentino Starburst Runway Ear Clips
By Valentino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Here are another pair of stunning runway earrings from the master Valentino. Shaped like starbursts with undulating rays, the centers are set with "coral" stones. Large and impressive!
Valentino Clip Earrings in Golden Enamelled Metal
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Golden enamelled metal clip earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: 8 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO324
Enamel
Valentino Golden Enamelled Metal Clip Earrings
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Golden enamelled metal clip earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: 5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO325
Enamel
Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings with Resin Cabochons
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Golden metal clip-on earrings with resin cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm Seller Reference: BO120
Cartier Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braid Diamonds Clip Earrings and Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER Set in 18K yellow Gold and Tresse Diamonds: 18K yellow Gold and Diamond Clip Earrings patterned with a Braid paved with Diamonds on half the Braid Signed Cartier and numbered and dated 1990 Height 2.2 cm Width: 1.3 cm Gross weight: 16,7g French work from Cartier Paris Eagle Head Hallmark And 18K yellow Gold and Diamond Ring patterned...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Threader Earrings, Pearl Wedding Earrings, Genuine Cultured Pearl Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Threaders are the perfect look for 2022! These earring threaders are constructed out of 14 karat yellow gold chain that has a gold par on the end to make it easy to put on. The pearl...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,850
H 0.91 in W 0.6 in
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Earclips Bulgari Torumaline Peridot Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An iconic set of 18 K yellow Gold Cornucopia earclips showcasing 1 fancy cut Briolette pink Tourmaline and 1 fancy cut Peridot. 2.3 cm height and 1.5 cm wide. 18.52 grams. Stamped 7...
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 14k Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Earclips Details: 14K GOLD, two oval sapphires approx. 16.35 cts., 32 round diamonds approx. 2.20 cts. Total weight of the pair: 12.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cartier Trinity White Gold and Diamonds Large 3 Row Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection 18k White Gold 3 row Diamond hoop earrings, measuring 1 1/8 inches in length and 5/16 inch wide. Set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 5 Carats and grading as E- F in color and VVS in Clarity. Having Omega Backs to which a post can be easily added if desired. Come in original Cartier presentation Box.
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Design Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Design Heart Clip-On Earrings 18KT Yellow Gold measuring 1.0 inches x 1.0 inches, total weight is 14.4 grams. Signed Tiffany & Co - Elsa Peretti, Spain.
18k Gold
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in luminous 14 karat white gold, these striking earrings capture the beauty of turquoise in a bold and elegant design. Each piece features two oval turquoise gemstones, 8x10 ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Earclips by Marina B, ca. 1980 with Fish Motives
By Marina B
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K yellow Gold 750 earflaps by Maria B. ca. 1980. Ear pendants, each composed of 4 fish motives. Signed Marina B, no. K1780. L ca. 4,9cm. Matching bangle ava...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond drop earrings, the ribbon bow motif suspending an open work tassel, set throughout with old- and rose-cut diamonds, all in a platinum millegrain setting, circa 1910, measuring approximately 3x1.1cm, gross weight 6.5 grams. This antique pair of drop earrings is in very good condition. Unmarked tested as platinum with 18ct gold screw. These lovely early twentieth century earrings come from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. These earrings each feature a sparkling diamond-set bow from which is suspended a diamond-set tassel. The diamonds are set in openwork platinum, and these earrings have a feminine and romantic look to them. These earrings would be an excellent bridal accessory...
Diamond, Platinum
Almandine Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous Drop Earrings set with 2 square and 2 pear shape almandine garnets weighing 20.72 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats. Earrings length: 1.75 Inches...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning diamond and South Sea pearl earrings fashioned in 18 K white Gold. The 11 mm South Sea pearls are surrounded by 81 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds. The diamonds weigh approx...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.40 Ct. Diamond Platinum Charming Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Charm These sweet Art Deco period drop earrings are of simple effective design. Prizing fine workmanship of the era skilfully executed of solid Platinum, pin posts in 18 Kt yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Valentino Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Shells Double Drop Earrings
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Shells Double Drop Earrings Gold-plated earrings with double-drop delicate chain design featuring gold shell to each end. Styled with a cl...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.38 in L 4.06 in
Valentino Vintage Extra Long Trio Interlocked Hoop Crystals Pearl Drop Earrings
By Valentino
Located in Wokingham, England
Valentino Garavani Vintage 1980s Vintage Extra Super Large Massive Long Trio 3 Oval Interlocked Hoop Crystals White Round Circle Pearl Chunky Statement Exquisite Glamorous Drop Dangl...
Gold Plate
Valentino Golden Metal Earrings with Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - (Made in Italy) Golden metal earrings with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 12 cm Seller Reference: BO99
Gilt Metal
Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and black glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2 c...
Valentino Golden Metal Earrings Ornamented w/ Rhinestone & Glass Paste Cabochons
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Golden metal earrings ornamented with rhinestones and green glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2 cm Selle...
Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings Ornamented with Three Rhinestones
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with three rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Seller Reference: BO134
Valentino Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings with Rhinestones and Pearly Cabochons
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Golden metal clip-on earrings with rhinestones and pearly cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 1.7 cm Seller Referenc...
Vintage Valentino Large Crystal Gold Sunflower Earrings
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Large Crystal Gold Sunflower Earrings. Two Layers of the Leaves Sit on Top of each Other and the Middle Portion is raised about .25". These are so Special and th...
Valentino Oversized Jeweled Door Knocker Dangle Clip Earrings
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
These exquisite Valentino Garavani couture clip-on earrings feature a dimensional gilt metal door knocker shape, paved with tiny crystal rhinestones...
Gilt Metal
Valentino Resort Butterfly Dream Catcher Feather Shoulder Duster Earrings, 2016
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For well over 50 years the name Valentino has been associated with feminine designs that are simultaneously timeless and classic, yet innovative and original. To achieve this careful balance, the Italian designer has frequently drawn inspiration from other eras and other cultures. This tradition continues within the world-renown fashion house, as designers like Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli carry on the iconic Valentino aesthetic. The pair “embraced the concept of multiculturalism” as they created the vibrant 2016 Resort collection. Traditional florals were mixed with designs from a variety of cultures. The line of lavishly embellished garments explored the idea of “harmony that combines different worlds”. These shoulder length earrings reimagine the Native American dreamcatcher. Traditional elements like the hoop with trailing beads and feathers are maintained, while the web is replaced with a colorful feather butterfly. An abundant use of feathers throughout the earrings gives them a soft, feminine look. On the other hand, the oversized earrings’ dramatic drop is visually striking, which is essential to creating the balanced Valentino aesthetic. While the earrings were part of a larger collection, they certainly make a statement on their own. Measurements: length: 8 inches These shoulder duster butterfly dream catcher earrings...
Valentino Gilt Metal Pyramid Clip Earrings
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Valentino Garavani gilt metal clip-on earrings. Dimensional pyramidal shape with brushed gilt metal. Valentino hallmark underside. Measurements: 1.25 in. wide (3.1 cm) x 1.25...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Valentino Oversized Lipstick Red Bakelite Hoop Earrings, Signed
By Valentino
Located in McKinney, TX
- Large statement piece - Each earring measures 2.75" tall - Gold tone - Bakelite-style red hoop rings - Clip on earring backs - By Valentino, signed on vers...