1980s Versace Disc Earrings w Large Clear Jewel
By Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
A bold pair of 1980s Versace (unmarked) earrings: Clip-on discs with a large clear rhinestone and tubular stainless steel tubes. Stunning!
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.
1980s Versace Disc Earrings w Large Clear Jewel
By Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
A bold pair of 1980s Versace (unmarked) earrings: Clip-on discs with a large clear rhinestone and tubular stainless steel tubes. Stunning!
Chanel Vintage Gold Quilted CC Crescent Hoop Dangle Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 collection Gold Plated The earrings are in very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use Comes with box IMPOR...
Gold
Tiffany & Co. Georg Schuler 14K Yellow Gold Flower Clip On Lever-Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. George Schuler 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Clip On Lever-Back Earrings Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 12.55 grams Diameter: 22mm Backs: Clip on lever-backs ODD F350...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,111
H 3.12 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Vintage 1960's Georg Jensen Nana Ditzel Clip-On Earrings Sterling Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These very elegant sterling silver dangling clip-on earring were designed by Nana Ditzel and executed by Georg Jensen, Denmark in the 1960's. They are fully signed and numbered 128 A...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruffle Ear Clips 1960s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ear Clips 1" Long x 1" Wide Feature Clip-On Backs Total Mass = 15 grams Featured in Bonham's Auction "California Jewels" on July 18, 2023
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR textured gilt earrings with black cabochons
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Textured, gilt metal earrings with jet black cabochons from Christian Dior dating to the 1980's. Clip backs. Approximate measurement: just under 1.75" long by 1.125" at widest point....
$1,515 / set
W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 1.93 in
Tone Vigeland 'Sling' Ear-cuff Earrings Sterling Silver Mid-Century, Norway 1958
By Tone Vigeland
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of iconic 'Sling' Mid-Century Scandinavian ear-cuff earrings, made of 925 sterling silver. Can be worn in 2 different ways, perfect fon non-pierced ears. Made by Tone Vigel...
Sterling Silver
Chanel earrings by Karl Lagerfeld Haute couture Summer 1988
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1988 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal Cherub earrings with costume pearly drops. Made in France. Conditio...
Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Modernist Woven Clip-On Earrings, Italy
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These clip on earrings feature a classic and elegant design with a flat woven look. Made i n Italy, these earrings have an Omega clip on closure for easy wear and comfort. The absenc...
18k Gold
Harry Winston Loop Full Motif Diamond Platinum Pierced Clip Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Harry Winston Loop Full Motif Diamond Platinum Pierced Clip Earrings
1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR gilt earrings with enamel
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gilt metal and jet black enameled earrings from Christian Dior dating to the 1980's. Clip backs. Approximate measurement: just over 1.33" long by .75" at widest point. Signed. Very g...
Enamel
$872
W 0.87 in L 0.83 in
Chanel Vintage 1995 Iconic Gold Circle White Pearl Large Logo CC Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Unisex Classic Iconic White Pearl Large Logo CC Coco Round Circle Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very tiny peeled...
Gold Plate
Paco Rabanne earrings Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metal geometrical-shape earrings. Not signed jewelry from a fashion show. 1991 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 1...
1990's Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestones Tassel Massive Drop Earrings
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the iconic and timeless 1990's Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestones Tassel Massive Drop Earrings – a dazzling tribute to luxury and opulence. These exquisite earrings encaps...
2019 Versace Safety Pin Clip On Gold Medusa Large Earrings as seen on Gigi Hadid
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand new Versace pre fall 2019 medusa safety pin earrings. Worn by Gigi Hadid on the fashion show, these clip brass earrings are a true must have for any Versace lover. This iconic house symbol is so intrinsically Versace-bold and rebellious. All Versace Jewellery...
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage SILVER DROP MEDUSA Long Clip On EARRINGS
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versace's silver-tone metal earrings are adorned with pendants that pay tribute to Gianni Versace's opulent vision. It's made in Italy with a slender chain featuring Medusa head moti...
Silver
Versace Vintage Enamel Medusa Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
Add an attractive twist to any ensemble of yours by accessorizing with these vintage Versace earrings that are designed in a fascinatingly clas...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Versace Medusa Head Button Earrings
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get yourself a piece of timelessly cool Versace- with our 1980s Medusa head earrings! Cast in a brilliant gold metal- signature Medusa heads on black enamel, accented with greek key ...
Versace Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
Majestic reliefs of the brand's Medusa Head symbol, magnificent patterns and prestigious radiance combine for a truly extraordinary décor in these fascinating 18K yellow gold earring...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold