Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Diamond Coin Earrings
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Diamond Coin Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Width: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Weight per Earring: 11 gram...
Pierre Balmain founded his now-iconic label in 1945. Alongside fellow couture titans Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy, the French designer's postwar take on luxe dressing featured bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim; he called the look “Jolie Madame.” The Duchess of Windsor was an early fan, prompting an aristocratic following.
From the voluminous skirts of the post-World War II “New Look” favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes.
The son of a dressmaker and a drapery salesman, Balmain's founder was born in 1914 in southeastern France and formed an interest in fashion at an early age. His mother wanted her son to be an architect — but the principles of design and structure that Pierre learned in his brief studies at the École des Beaux Arts served him well throughout his career.
Balmain was among the first to offer French looks to the American market. Since the death of the founder in 1982, the design reins at the company have been handed to luminaries such as Oscar de la Renta and Olivier Rousteing, an alum of Roberto Cavalli who was installed as creative director at the label in 2011.
Today’s Balmain has more in common with the master’s original haute couture than you might expect: sharply tailored blazers that nip in at the waist, delicate stilettos and ultra-feminine evening dresses are wardrobe basics for the 21st-century woman, too. Lovers of couture history will also prize the fluid, easy sketches from the master’s own hand they’ll find on offer here, while fashionistas clamor for the brand’s t-shirts, military-style jackets and skinny jeans.
Whether you’re a colonel in Rousteing’s “glamour army” or you fancy yourself a “Jolie Madame,” a Balmain piece — from the 1960s or even last season — will add a bold, sexy note to your look. Daytime or night, Balmain feels right now.
Find vintage Pierre Balmain dresses, skirts, scarves and other garments and accessories on 1stDibs.
Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Diamond Coin Earrings
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Diamond Coin Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Width: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Weight per Earring: 11 gram...
Orange/Pink Coral Buttons, 18K Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with coral buttons. Coral 16.50 gr Tot.Weight 24.60 R.F +IUIA RK.ACOI98 For any inquiries,please contact the selle...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 6.10 Carat Diamond 18k Gold Dome Clip On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier from mid-80s to early 90s, cluster dome clip on earrings, made for a sophisticated retro look, Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece is enhanced by Pave set round cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings. Stunning and exotic, these lovely estate earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Each ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$776
W 0.63 in L 1.07 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Iconic White Pearl Circle CD Elegant Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Logos CD Iconic Classic White Pearl Circle Round Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Almost new. 100% Genuine. V...
Gold Plate
$5,900
H 1.88 in W 0.65 in
Christina Addison Large Gum Drop Earrings with Cabochon Turquoise and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Cabochon Turquoise and four diamonds ~-.40cts A real Statemnt! The stones are graduated - measuring 5/8" across and 1/2" tall! These...
Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Go...
Red Coral Spheres, 18K White and Yellow Gold Leaves Shape Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 18Kt white and yellow gold with a central pearl of coral. coral(1.10gr), Tot. weight 14gr. Rf uria For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the mess...
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,044
W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Citrine Flower Domed Gold Chunky Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Citrine Orange Cabochon Six Crystals Pentagram Flower Dome Openwork Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. May...
Gold Plate
$35,640
W 1 in L 1.5 in
David Webb Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb cabochon turquoise and diamond clip on earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum, accompanied by a David Webb box and David Webb Certificate o...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Vintage Yellow and White Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1676 Brand Boucheron Date Approx 1980s __________________________________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diameter Approx 20mm Wei...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2003 Chanel Logo Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
2003 beige Chanel logo clip-on earrings featuring faux-pearls embellishment, signature interlocking CC logo, , a back claps earring, a back logo plaqu...
$13,500 / set
D 0.83 in Dm 1.07 in
Signed Pair of Elizabeth Gage Nautilus Citrine & 18K Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Elizabeth Gage nautilus earrings. Each with a carved citrine nautilus set on top of mother of pearl disc and framed in hammered ...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Vermeil 24K Over Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip on Earrings Custom Made
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of custom made and custom designed limited edition sculptural clip on earrings are vermeil which is 24K gold over sterling silver base. Vermeil is a great alternati...
24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Pierre Balmain 1980s Large Gold Openwork Earrings
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a classic and yet modern design pair of earrings by famous fashion house Pierre Balmain. Each clip earring is a large 1.38 inches wide, 1.75 inches long and .5 of an inc...
Gold Plate