Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Jean Cocteau necklace 'Olympus guardians'
By Jean Cocteau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN COCTEAU - Golden metal 'Les gardiens de l'Olympe' ('Olympus guardians') necklace. Jewelry numbered 253/300. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 45 cm SKU:BC76
Gilt Metal
Jean Cocteau Les 3 visages necklace.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jean Cocteau signed and numbered 221/300 necklace from the Edition Madeleine. The 3 faces represent the style of Jean Cocteau very recognizable. si...
Cartier Maillon Panther Diamond 3 Row Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier Maillon Panthère diamond necklace is a striking masterpiece, featuring interlocking links adorned with brilliant diamonds. This necklace features 3 rows with approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Link Diamond Riviera Necklace
By A Link
Located in Bethesda, MD
Stunning classic graduated Diamond Riviera Necklace designed by A Link & Co. The necklace features 115 shimmering diamonds weighing 9.97 cara...
Diamond
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Medium Oval Locket, 1" Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Medium Oval Locket can be filled with photos of your favorite people, places or even love notes and promises. Contemporary, sleek, and matte-finished to make it ...
18k Gold, Gold
Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond torque choker necklace is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring bezel set two big diamonds on each ends with pave set round cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Tubogas Necklace or Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1970’s, this 14k gold necklace is a revival of a World War II era jewelry making technique called tubogas. A hollow, flexible tube consisting of interlocking gold links ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Haute Couture Candy collection necklace
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture Fall Winter 2001 Candy collection necklace. A tiny part of the flower is missing as you can see on pictures.
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Crystals Wide Woven Omega Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Chunky Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
1910s Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional Belle Époque choker necklace dating to the 1910s, crafted in platinum and composed of multiple strands of natural pearls, centered b...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
$890
H 4 in W 14 in D 0.5 in Dm 16 in L 4 in
OOAK Reworked Vintage Butterfly Pendant Baroque Pearl Leather Statement Choker
Located in St. Louis, MO
House of Shazzar - A collection of reworked vintage hardware and components come together to create amazing one of a kind heirlooms! Reworked one of a kind vintage Butterfly statem...
Crystal, Pearl, Pyrite, Freshwater Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Gold Plate
9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of refined elegance with our 9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Halfway Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace in radiant 18K Yellow Gold. This enchanting piece boasts a total ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125
H 0.25 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 4.5 in L 14 in
Vintage Trifari Pave Pear Choker Necklace, Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Pave and Pear Choker Circa 1960s. This is a link choker featuring pavé separated by a piece of baguette, with pear-shaped diamante accents placed on top, including on...
Mixed Metal
Art Deco Snake Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Hungary. This marvelous Art Deco jewel pairs a sleek tubogas necklace with an ornate snake form. The charming snake motif draws on ancient art and symbolism for a ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
After JEAN COCTEAU by Atelier MADELINE-LAUPIN "Entre-Profils" Pendant Necklace
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
After JEAN COCTEAU by Atelier MADELINE-LAUPIN "Entre-Profils" pendant necklace. Limited edition (200 copies) after a JEAN COCTEAU drawing of 1958, crafted by the ATELIER Anne MADELI...
Gilt Metal
After Jean Cocteau Moon and Profile Sculpture Pendant
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
After JEAN COCTEAU moon and profile sculpture pendant edited by MADELINE FLAMMARION. This pendant is matte gold toned with multi colored enamel deta...
Gilt Metal
Jean Cocteau Moon and Profile Sculpture Pendant Necklace
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU moon and profile sculpture pendant necklace edited by MADELINE FLAMMARION. Matte gold toned sculpture pendant with multi colored enam...