Vintage Valentino Tassel Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume necklace This rare and collectible necklace. The cording on the necklace is sturdy and silky feeling. The pendant...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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Vintage Valentino Tassel Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume necklace This rare and collectible necklace. The cording on the necklace is sturdy and silky feeling. The pendant...
Valentino Vintage Perfume Pendant Pink Tassel Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume tassel necklace This rare and collectable necklace is made of a bakelite type plastic in a champagne beige color....
Valentino Logo Perfume Pendant
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pendant from Valentino in black bakelite decorated with Swarovski crystals, a silk tassel and cord. The 2 "V"s open to reveal a vial of "Valentino" perfume. Elegant and practi...
Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant in the form of a flower set with a gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center with pearl set petals and leaves. The jewels set ...
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Elegant 1.27 Carat Aquamarine Cushion & Diamond Necklace – Luxury 14K White Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic 1.27 Carat Aquamarine Cushion & Diamond Necklace – Luxury 14K White Gold Jewelry - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Introducing a classic and sophisticated 14K white gold neck...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
$3,344
H 0.31 in W 0.77 in L 17 in
Vintage 7.93 Carat Coral and 1.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 7.93 carat coral and 1.82 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, cluster design is ornamented with a feature 7.93Ct cabochon cut coral. The coral is encircled by twenty-six collet set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The coral and yellow gold pendant is suspended from a 14k yellow gold 43.18cm/17" trace chain via an integrated, tapering hinged ring loop attachment. This vintage 1980s pendant is hallmarked with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585 - to the reverse of the hinged bale in addition to an unidentified hallmark. This vintage coral pendant...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls Coral Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite necklace, artfully crafted in 18-karat white gold, presents a pendant that is a symphony of natural beauty and sophistication. Gracefully suspended, the pendant featur...
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Petite Elements Natural Diamond & Mother of Pearl Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Elements Natural Diamond & Mother of Pearl Disc Drop Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.95 grams Pendant: 17.8 x 11.3mm Diamonds:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Garnet Butterfly Moth Insect Pendant Necklace Rare 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite enamel wings, with a fine Bohemian Garnet body ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Enamel
Diamond Bar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace, Dainty, NK6114
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold bar pendant is stationed with five brilliant diamonds and is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! The diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Moon 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace suspending a half moon pendant set with nine round cut white diamonds weighing 0.192 carats. Chain Le...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning pair of Edwardian earrings, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum. This exquisite design feat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bvlgari Double Circle 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Style: Double Circle Pendant Necklace Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Origin: Italy Design: Interlocking dual open circle pendant symbolizing uni...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Quatrefoil Diamond & Briolette Onyx Sterling Silver Drop Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Quatrefoil Diamond & Briolette Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace Material: Sterling silver Hallmarks: 925 DY Gemstones: Natural black onyx Gemstones/Diamonds...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Diamond & Sapphire Negligee
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s Diamond and Sapphire negligee set in platinum and 18 K gold. This delicate necklace is typical of French jewelry of the period.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Valentino 1980s Ancient Japanese Samurai Warrior Pendant Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with our incredible 1980s Samurai inspired pendant necklace from none other than the house of Valentino! Oversized mask-like pendant done up in the style of Ancient Samurai imagery- enamel glazed and gilded in a bright gold. Suspended from large faux pearl necklace...
1980s Valentino Ancient Japanese Samurai Warrior Pendant Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with our incredible 1980s Samurai inspired pendant necklace from none other than the house of Valentino! Oversized mask-like pendant done up in the style of Ancient Samurai imagery- enamel glazed and gilded in a bright gold. Suspended from large faux pearl necklace...
Valentino NEW Crystal Pearl Gold Chain Link Long Single Strand Pearl Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Gold tone Crystal Faux pearl Lobster claw closure Made in Italy Length 38.5" Brand new - Never worn
Crystal
Vintage Valentino Tassel Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume necklace This rare and collectable necklace is new. With original packaging The cording on the necklace is stur...
Vintage Valentino Tassel necklace
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage Valentino perfume necklace This rare and collectable necklace is in Valentino's signature Red color The cording on the necklace i...