Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking and vibrant Vintage YSL Heart Crystal Brights Brooch from the 1980s.
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Ysl Crystal Heart
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Robert Goossens Crystal Heart Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Robert Goossens Crystal Heart Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.37 inches (3.5 cm) Wearable Length: 15.55 inches (39.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...
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20th Century French Link Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Love Crystals Clear Openwork Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Cube Square Marquise Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent Dazzling Emerald Green Crystal Jewel Heart Compact YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A Beautiful and unused Yves Saint Laurent heart-shaped compact with emerald green crystal rhinestones on the lid of the compact. Mirror inside Made in France. Gold plated From the 1...
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1980s French Handbags and Purses
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Turquoise Heart Crystals Pearl Chunky Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Massive Large Turquoise Green Blue Marquise Crystals Openwork Heart Love White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Eleg...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Gold Hearts Love Link Bracelet
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Elegant Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Massive Large Crystals Heart Love Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Heart Love Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuin...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Love Feather Heart Bow Crystals Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture 1984/85 Vintage Arty Red Ruby Clear Heart Bow Crystals Love Leaf Feather Water Tear Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold P...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Shining Clear Crystals Cube Square Marquise Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Crystals Sapphire Pink Heart Water Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Heart Love Sapphire Aqua Blue Brown Black Pink Citrine Yellow Crystals Crystals Cube Square Marquise Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Cl...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Gripoix Crystals Orange Heart Oval Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Massive Large Gripoix Orange Ruby Red Heart Oval Crystals Openwork Chunky Statement Exquisite Drop Dangle Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very ex...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Emerald Heart Cross Crystals Love Bow Marquise Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Arty Unisex Huge Massive Large Cross Twist Layer Emerald Green Heart Love Leaf Bow Ribbon Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Marquise Elegant...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Ruby Crystals Love Feather Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1984/85 Unisex Long Double Heart Love Ruby Red Crystals Feather Bow Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Ve...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Blue Aqua Gold Love Heart Crystal Cabochon Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Unisex Aqua Blue Cabochon Heart Love Crystal Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, not any colour loss. oxidised ...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Crystals Gold Leaf Feather Bow Heart Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Symmetric Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Whole Shining Crystals Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Zig Zag Crystal Heart Pendant Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
T-bar and heart toggles closure. Embossed YSL Made in France.
Category
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Pink Crystal Heart Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a playful vintage heart pin brooch designed by YSL in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated.
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20th Century French Modern Brooches
Long Yves Saint Laurent clip earrings, large cut heart and crystal balls. 1990s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Extraordinary long clip earrings by Yves Saint Laurent Paris from the 1990s. The popular heart motif from YSL, a large cut crystal heart hangs on different crystal parts.
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Vintage 1980s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Crystal Heart Faceted Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Crystal Heart Faceted Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Weight per Earring: 24 grams Features: - 1...
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
Vintage Ysl Crystal Blue Cabochon Heart Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Perfection from the House of Yves Saint Laurent. Vintage YSL Heart Earrings in a wonderful gold plated metal heart setting with crystals and a lavish blue cabochon.
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20th Century Stud Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent Paris Dazzling Crystal Jewels Heart Compact YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, QC
New Yves Saint Laurent Heart shaped Poudre Ecrin - Heavily Gold plated Jewel Powder Compact, Jewel encrusted lid set with 21 Sparkly multi colored blue, black, green & turquoise tear...
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1980s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet, Gold Tone Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet
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W 0.71 in L 8.86 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Gripoix Crystals Hearts Cabochon Interlink Bracelet, Gold Tone Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
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W 0.71 in L 8.86 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Elegant Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
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W 0.71 in L 8.86 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Gripoix Clear Crystals Hearts Love Interlinked Elegant Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Red Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Red Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch, Gold Plated In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Crystal Heart Love Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Unisex Textured Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Crystal Heart Love Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Unisex Textured Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Shining Crystals Heart Love Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Shining Crystals Heart Love Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Gripoix Orange Heart Oval Crystal Drop Earrings
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W 1.46 in L 3.08 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Gripoix Orange Heart Oval Crystal Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Massive Large Gripoix Orange Ruby Red Heart Oval Crystals Openwork Chunky Statement Exquisite Drop Dangle Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very ex...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Whole Crystals Heart Love Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Large Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Heart Love Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuin...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Aqua Blue Heart Crystal Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Aqua Blue Heart Crystal Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Unisex Aqua Blue Cabochon Heart Love Crystal Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, not any colour loss. oxidised ...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Turquoise Heart Crystals White Pearl Drop Brooch
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W 2.09 in L 3.67 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Massive Turquoise Heart Crystals White Pearl Drop Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Haute Couture Vintage 1980s Massive Large Turquoise Green Blue Marquise Crystals Openwork Heart Love White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle Eleg...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Red Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Red Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: approx. 2.8*2.8 cm. Weight: Approx. 12 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. ...
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Vintage 1980s French Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Crystals Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Symmetric Long Leaf Feather Bow Heart Whole Shining Crystals Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Wing Brooch
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Wing Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Double Heart Love Crown Bow Crystals Leaf Wing Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Ysl Crystal Heart For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the piece of ysl crystal heart you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, gold and enamel — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 40 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of ysl crystal heart may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of ysl crystal heart over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of ysl crystal heart can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. A heart cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of ysl crystal heart, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Ysl Crystal Heart?
On average, a piece of ysl crystal heart at 1stDibs sells for $885, while they’re typically $168 on the low end and $2,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Yves Saint Laurent for sale on 1stDibs
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.
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