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.
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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!
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A splendid example of the house’s fascinating floral jewelry, these Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond stud earrings, designed in a stunning clustered bloom, emanate light and beauty. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
$674
W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Lapis Foil Navy Blue Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Very light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
$580
W 0.6 in L 0.87 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Pearl Oval White Crystals Rectangle Circle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Rectangle Circle Round Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A very beau...
Gold Plate
Hattie Carnegie Earrings, Circa 1950s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s gold tone clip-on earrings by Hattie Carnegie. Gorgeous three tier dome shaped earrings are made up of individual brushed gold textured beads and sparkling crystal clea...
Chanel earrings by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture 1950-1960
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1950s-1960s under the artistic direction of Gabrielle Chanel. Golden metal clip-on earrings with tiny crystal rhinestones and a costume pea...
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings by Karl Lagerfeld 1984
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1984 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal round clip-on earrings engraved and ornamented with multicolored glass paste. Con...
Gilt Metal
18K Rose Gold 3D Star of David Drop Earrings with Merkaba by Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K Rose Gold 3D Star of David Drop Earrings with Merkaba by Merkaba Beverly Hills These 18K rose gold 3D Star of David drop earrings are a refined expression of faith, heritage, and modern sculptural design, handcrafted by Merkaba Beverly Hills. Created without diamonds, the focus is entirely on form, symbolism, and precision craftsmanship, resulting in a clean, elevated look that feels timeless and intentional. At the heart of each earring is a three dimensional Star of David, an enduring emblem of Jewish identity, unity, and protection. Suspended below is a three dimensional Merkaba star...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell Gilt and Crystal Flower Head Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature Russian gilt curled petal flower head ear clips. Each is set with a large faceted crystal paste center stone. Clip Back Fittings. Excellent Condition. 1950's...
Gilt Metal
1960s French Couture Red White and Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
These original French couture earrings are from the mid 1960s through to the early 1970s and are unsigned. The intricate design of engraved gold-toned metal beads, white beads and la...
Chanel earrings by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 2000
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2000 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Woloch Atelier. Silvery metal clip-on earrings enameled with white. Made in Franc...
Chanel earrings by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985-1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Collection circa 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal quilted clip-on earrings centered with a cc logo. Made in France. Condition: V...
Gilt Metal
1960s French Couture Silver and Gold Figure of 8 Clip On Earrings
Located in London, GB
These elaborate 1960s French couture earrings are crafted from twisting rows of beads. Alternately silver-toned and gold-toned beads are placed in a figure of 8 formation, curving ar...
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