Vintage Modernist Dangle French Gold Earrings

Dramatic vintage French beaded gold-chain tassel clip-on earrings. The earrings are intricately beaded, signed Satellite Paris.

XL chunky vintage French gold knotted rope swirl statement clip-on earrings, made in France circa 1980.

Large vintage whimsical gilt-metal ornate swirl clip-on dangle earrings - made in France circa 1980/90 in the manner of Herve Van Der Straeten.

Iconic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT collectible gold-toned (metal dore) dangling clip-on earrings featuring the YSL monogram embellished with clear crystals. Marked YSL Made in France.

SONIA RYKIEL vintage yellow resin dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with textured gold tone metal hardware. Marked SONIA RYKEL Paris. Indicative...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon, faux pearl and a large pate de verre drop. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...

Presented is an amazing pair of 1980s large door knocker style earrings by French designer Dominique Aurientis. Beautifully constructed and richly plated in 18K gold. Each clip back earring measures approximately 2.38 inches wide and is 3 inches tall. Mounted on the face of the earrings are four ornaments including two abstract designs, a turtle and a bug. On the back under the top of the clip is the round signature plaque inscribe Dominique, Paris and Aurientis. Beautiful gold patina and very very fine condition. Dominique Aurientis is a French fashion designer who graduated from the Sorbonne. She started her career working at Dior and then moved on to fashion houses Chanel, Lanvin, Ferragamo, Celine, Givenchy and Emilio Pucci. In 1986 she went out on her own and opened her own her accessories and fashion brand Dominique Aurientis that gained immediate international attention and wide media coverage. Dominique Aurientis jewelry designs are unique, innovative and rooted with a classical sensibility often incorporating elements of nature. Her pieces were sold by the better stores of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Harrods to name a few. In a New York Time article from Oct. 19, 1991, Dominique Aurientis is described as: "Most of the new breed...