1970s Beaded Bracelets

In like new condition with original hang tag from the 1980s is this beautiful faux coral and turquoise bracelet and earrings by New York designer William De Lillo. The bracelet has six strands of coral glass beads and faux peals connected by a clasp of two large medallions. The gold plate medallions are set with lucite turquoise and coral cabochons with small rhinestone accents. The matching button style earrings are identical to the medallions of the bracelet except they have a clip back. The back off the clips is inscribed de LILLO N.Y. The bracelet has a push pin box clasp with an oval plaque inscribed Wm de Lillo in script. Laid flat the bracelet is 7.5 inches long with a wearable length of 7 inches when not twisted. The bracelet clasp and earrings are 1.38 inches wide and .63 inches deep. Excellent condition. Belgian born designer William De Lillo started his career working for reputable fine jewelry houses such as; Cartier, Harry Winston and Miriam Haskell. before branching out on his own with the help of Robert F. Clark (head designer for Miriam Haskell) forming William De Lillo Ltd. In New York City in 1968. The unique bold aspect of DeLillo’s pieces attracted the attention of not only celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, but also American and French fashion houses with whom he later collaborated. For example, for Adolfo he created exaggerated layered pearl necklaces with tassel finishes. King Tut’s exhibition was a phenomenon is the early 1970’s providing De Lillo with inspiration in creating avant-garde, geometric and tubular encrusted jeweled collars for Bill Blass. New York City’s fast paced lifestyle caused the designing duo to make a move to a chateau in the South of France. This was not the end, but the peak of their careers. In Paris, they collaborated with the house of Chanel, Nina Ricci, Schiaparelli and Yves Saint Laurent. The impeccable craftsmanship, materials and attention to detail built a reputable European clientele, one being the Duchess of Windsor. The Baron and Baroness de Rothschild...

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