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.
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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 KIESELSTEIN-CORD, Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall Gator Flip Lock Medium Introducing the exquisite Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall Handbag. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this piece showcases the brand...
Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall Gator Flip Lock Medium
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this Kieselstein-Cord Crocodilehall handbag. Crafted in Italy, this bag is made with a combination of their Gator logo canvas and leather exterior with gold-tone hardware. It has top leather handles and it also comes with a leather removeable shoulder strap with gold-tone hardware. It features a gold-tone gator head flip lock...
$485Sale Price|29% Off
Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD, Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
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...
Chanel Interlocking CC Black Oval Frame Purple Tinted Sunglasses circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1990s Chanel Interlocking CC Black Oval Frame Sunglasses are a timeless accessory that exudes vintage sophistication and effortless glamour. Crafted with a sleek black oval frame...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Y2K Yellow Bag in Crocodile Effect Leather, 2000s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s, made of a sophisticated combination of pastel yellow crocodile-print leather and tone-on-tone monogram jacquard fabric with ic...
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Chain-Link Trim Leather Shoulder Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in London, GB
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Chain-Link Trim Leather Shoulder Bag Tan brown shoulder bag crafted with the brand's signature Intrecciato hand-woven leather. Embellished with a an...
Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Brown Suede Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved authentic Dior bag...
Top Gun vintage sunglasses
By Top Gun®, De rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
Top Gun® is rooted in the American "speed culture" from fighter jets to vintage motorcycles and anything that goes fast! The name recalls not only movies and a...
BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Solstice hobo in red, white, and navy blue intrecciato-woven lambskin leather, the house's signature weave rendered in a bold tricolor graphic pattern o...
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained c...
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare woven rattan crossbody accordion bag designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his first ready-to-wear line, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. The introduction of YSL's new line was a radical shift in the fashion industry, emphasizing couture-level craftsmanship and attention to detail in ready-to-wear. A natural shell adorns the front of this bag, making it the perfect beach...
Vintage Celine VC 1539 Office Siren Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
By Celine
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Celine Sleek Black Frame Sporting Light Green Lenses. In The Style Of The Ones Worn By Bella Hadid. Made In Italy. Front 13.5 Cms...
Gucci by Tom Ford rare F/W 1999 green python ad campaign bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci by Tom Ford rare F/W 1999 collection green python ad campaign bag. Amazing structure and item.
$501
H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in L 23.63 in
1970s Amazing Blue and Red Velvet and Brass Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a truly spectacular vintage 1970s Italian shoulder bag, showcasing a rich combination of deep navy blue and striking crimson red velvet. The bag features an exceptional desig...
Sunglasses oval by Sting, Italy 1990s
By Sting, De rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Sting MODEL: 4293 - 420 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 51 mm / 2 in Lens height: 37 mm / 1 7/16 in Bridge: 19 mm ...
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 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. ...