In the mid-1950s, there were children who read comic books and built forts and then there was Barry Kieselstein-Cord, a now-critically acclaimed New York City–born jewelry designer whose early hobbies included carving totem poles.
In fact, Kieselstein-Cord was proficient at carving by the time he was eight years old. His hobby fueled what would become deep interests in Native American art and in the natural world around him. Kieselstein-Cord made more carvings, and eventually began to explore metalwork and craft jewelry in his teens. Today he creates rings, necklaces and other jewelry and accessories so divine that they are as much wearable sculptures as they are personal adornment.
Kieselstein-Cord studied at Parsons School of Design and the American Craft Institute. He has long been enamored of illustration, architecture, photography and other disciplines, and even as a world-renowned jeweler, Kieselstein-Cord has always considered his true identity as a sculptor. ”I don’t make jewelry; I do sculptures for the body,” he has said.
Kieselstein-Cord designed his first sterling silver collection in 1972, and a year later, the collection was presented for sale at Georg Jensen’s Manhattan flagship store. Kieselstein-Cord’s partnership with the legendary Danish silverware firm meant that his work would reach an international audience. It was also around this time that the designer began to work with fashion titans Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein.
By the late 1970s, Kieselstein-Cord had begun to integrate gold and gemstones into his work. During this decade he designed much-lauded belt buckles, and some of his most sought-after collections — including Crocodile, Pompeii and Borgia — followed a decade later. On today’s secondary market, those 1980s-era designs are enjoying a resurgence. Names like Henry Dunay and Kieselstein-Cord are being reappraised as icons of contemporary design.
Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, Sir Elton John, Jack Nicholson, Barack Obama and Giorgio Armani are all known collectors of Kieselstein-Cord’s work. His designs have found their way into the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
On 1stDibs find a collection of vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord belts, earrings, bracelets, handbags and other jewelry and accessories.
1988 Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage sterling silver belt buckle dated 1988. Sculptural twisted rope motif rendered in solid sterling silver. - Dated 1988 - Solid Sterling Silver (.925) - Sculptural Twisted Rop...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Belt Buckle
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage B. Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Belt Buckle – Iconic Designer Statement Own a piece of wearable art with this vintage Kieselstein-Cord sterling silver belt buck...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Lizard Skin Pink & Purple Belt W/ Sterling Silver Belt
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barry Kieselstein Cord Lizard Skin Pink & Purple Belt W/ Sterling Silver Belt Bands. In excellent condition Measurements: Longest length - 3...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Tan Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Tan Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag with herman toad details Depth 4” Length across 15.5" Bag Height 10.5” Handle Drop 15” There is some wear to the bag that is ...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Frog Toad
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage B. Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Frog Belt Buckle – Iconic Designer Statement Own a piece of wearable art with this vintage Kieselstein-Cord sterling silver belt buckle, f...
Kieselstein Cord Huge Tortoise Shell & Embossed Croc Calfskin Sunglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Kieselstein Cord wonderfully elegant huge tortoise shell lucite frame is detailed with embossed croc calfskin arms, and finished with their signature name plated with their c...
$485Sale Price|29% Off
Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Kieselstein Cord "The Staint" tortoise frame in shades of olive greens are accented with "The Sun & The Moon" in gilded 18k plated gold hardware inserted with...
Barry Kieseltein Cord Handbag COGNAC VINTAGE
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Ardmore, PA
Barry Kieseltein Cord Handbag. Woven cognac leather. Smooth top panel. Distinctive alligator accent on the handle. Matte gold embellishments. Three interior slide in pocket. One zipp...
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Duck Buckle, Green and Red Belt
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring circa 1981, sterling silver duck buckle with interchangeable and adjustable animal skin green and red belt straps. All...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord Navy Leather and Sterling Silver Shoulder Small Bag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The bag features 925 sterling silver animal, alligator, crocodile motif, sterling silver zip closure, green suede interior, braided finish shoulder handle that drop...
Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall Gator Flip Lock Medium
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall Handbag. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this piece showcases the brand's iconic Gator logo canvas paired with supple leather ...
Chanel 4231 Pilot Gold-Tone Metal Frame & Brown Tinted Lens Aviator Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 4231 Pilot Gold-Tone Metal Frame Aviator Sunglasses exude a perfect blend of luxury and contemporary design. Crafted with gold-tone metal frames, these sunglasses feature ...
1983 Christopher Ross Bow Statement Belt Buckle
By Christopher Ross
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement in this Christopher Ross Bow Belt Buckle from 1983! The textured plated gold metal and freely structured shape of the bow gives the il...
Louis Vuitton Glitter Silver Damier LV Pyramide 40mm Belt 37LV128S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Glitter Silver Damier LV Pyramide 40mm Belt 37LV128S Date Code/Serial Number: BC4271 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 46.5" Wi...
Chanel Black Lamb Leather Belt, 1992
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lamb leather with golden metal. 1992 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: from 74 cm to 77 c...
Christian Dior Green Canvas Street Chic Columbus Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
2002 Christian Dior canvas and leather Columbus bag from the 'Street Chic' collection. Heavy green canvas fabric with tan leather. Brass plated hardware...
Hermès 2021 Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Product Title: Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial ...
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details JJLG151 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: U Age: 2022 Accompanied By: Hermè...
$975Sale Price|23% Off
W 1 in L 41.5 in
Sterling Silver Handmade Turquoise & Coral Artisan Link Belt Circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling silver handmade artisan turquoise & coral stone link belt c 1970s The unique artisan belt is comprised of 15 sterling silver oval-shaped links with subtle impressed designs ...
CoCo Chanel Haute Couture Lion Belt Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
CoCo Chanel early chain belt composed of signature curb chain with classic signature lions head motifs terminating in an adjustable pendant tassel. Coco Chanel synthesizes her favor...
Pink Silk Valentino Garavani Evening shoulder bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Pink Valentino Satin Clutch Bag wi - Good condition, shows slight signs of wear from age - Pink satin - Shiny beige with incrusted stones and rhinestones - Interior: pink satin a...
Hermès 2021 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1665 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: Z Age: 2021 Accompanied B...
Hermès Ceinture T85 Constance 38 Unique Silver Tuareg H buckle Belt 30in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès "mix-and-match" style belt (38 mm width) featuring a reversible strap in Sapphire Blue and Gold (or Camel) Epsom grained leather—dated 2022—and a solid silver "H" (or Constanc...
Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Étoupe Togo Leather Palladium Hardware –
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Title: Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Étoupe Togo Leather Palladium Hardware – Worn Once Description: Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 in the Retourne style, in Étoupe, one of the House's mos...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Suede Patchwork Micro Bag with CC Logo & Chain
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel shoulder bag from 1997 1999 collection by Karl Lagerfeld vintage in multicolor suede interlocking CC logo silver-tone hardware Chain-link shoulder strap Gos grain lining ...
Chanel 26K Camel Suede Croc Embossed Calfskin Maxi Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 26K Camel Suede Croc Embossed Calfskin Maxi Classic Flap Shoulder Bag Chanel 2026 26K Camel Suede Crocodile-Embossed Calfskin Maxi Classic Flap Shoulder Bag with Gold-Tone Ha...
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Woven Black Leather Handbag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Woven Black Leather Handbag An elegant rectangular handbag by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, finely woven in black leather and distinguished by double rolled handles...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Vintage Black Moon Charm Sunglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barry Kieselstein Cord Vintage Black Moon Charm Sunglasses in excellent condition. Black acrylic body with black lenses trimmed with matte silver hardware upon each arm. Unique Moon ...
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Heart Buckle and Black Lizard Belt Never Worn
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New Hope, PA
This sterling silver buckle, a heart pierced through by Cupid's Arrow, is perfect for all you romantics, and would be romantics. The buckle is fully marked on the back, and the bla...
Vintage BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD 1995 Size 2 Brown Leather Sterling Alligator Belt
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD 1995 belt comes in a brown alligator leather featuring a sterling silver alligator buckle. Very Good Pre-Owned Condit...
1990’s Barry Kieselstein-Cord Women of the World Shoulder Handbag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Slightly curved shaped - Leather shoulder strap, drops 9.5” - Tile motif of mixed exotic skins and leather finish with gold faces, each tile measures 1” x1” - Top zip closure with ...
1990s Barry Kieselstein Cord Alligator Purple + Silver Chrome Vintage Sunglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and chic late 90s BARRY KIESELSTEIN CORD purple and matte silver oblong / rectangle novelty rimless sunglasses! The hinge of each side of the frames feature the brand’s signatur...
Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Wide Sun Buckle Silver Tone
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
The winking sun buckle is one of Kieselstein-Cord's early designs and one of the most popular. This vintage wide sun belt buckle comes in silver tone hardware...
Vintage Barry Kieselstein Cord Wide Buckle Black Leather Slim Belt Silver Tone
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wide fancy buckle with a leather belt is one of Kieselstein-Cord's early and popular designs. This vintage wide fancy buckle with leaves design comes in silver tone hardware ...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Wide Buckle Black Leather Slim Belt Gold Tone
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
The wide fancy buckle with a leather belt is one of Kieselstein-Cord's early and popular designs. This vintage wide fancy buckle comes in gold tone hardware with a slim black leather...
Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Wide Sun Buckle Brown Leather Belt Gold Tone
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
The winking sun buckle with a brown leather belt is one of Kieselstein-Cord's early designs and one of the most popular. This vintage wide sun belt buckle c...
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Black Sterling Silver Alligator Buckle On Lizard Strap
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1192000 Made In: New York Measurements: Length: 33" Width: 1" Height: " Belt Strap Measurements: Adjustable 26"-30" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (6...
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Sun & Moon Brown Alligator Belt c 1990
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in University City, MO
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling silver moon & sun sleek brown alligator belt c 1990 The stylish belt is designed with a chunky large-scale sterling silver buckle The celestial buckle...
1980 Barry Kieselstein-Cord Black Leather Satchel Bag w/ Logo Alligator Hardware
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Gresham, OR
A simple 1980s Barry Kieselstein-Cord black pebbled leather satchel bag with large signature silver alligator hardware. Braided leather handle. ...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Black and White Frog Handbag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barry Kieselstein Cord Black and White Frog Handbag in mint condition. Black sharkskin leather exterior trimmed with white leather piping and top edg...
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Black Belt W/ Gold Buckle
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Black Belt W/ Gold Buckle. Vintage belt from 1990s in excellent condition Measurements: Longest length - 32.1 inches Smallest length - 28.2 inches Height ...