Gucci Double G in Crystal Baguette and Faux Pearl Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:21 century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Los Angeles, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Christian Dior Heart and Star Earrings with Crystals over "CD"in CrystalsBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CAChristian Dior Heart and Star earrings with crystals over "CD"in crystalsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
MaterialsCrystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
- Christian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal "JADIOR" and faux pearl earringsBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CAChristian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal "JADIOR" and faux pearl earringsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
MaterialsPearl, Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
- Christian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal Clover and Faux Pearl EarringsBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CAChristian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal clover and faux pearl earringsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
MaterialsCrystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal
- Christian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal Clover, Star and Faux Pearl EarringsBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CAChristian Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Crystal clover, star and faux pearl earringsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
MaterialsCrystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal
- Gucci Double G Floral Dangling EarringsBy GucciLocated in Los Angeles, CAGucci - The floral interlocked GG Bracelet on Gucci's Bracelet nods to love knots that have been used in jewelry since the ancient Egyptians as a symbol of everlasting love. It's cra...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
MaterialsCrystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
- Christian Dior Faux Pearl Earrings with "Jadior" DropsBy Christian DiorLocated in Los Angeles, CAChristian Dior Faux pearl earrings with "jadior" dropsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
MaterialsPearl, Gold, Gilt Metal
- Gucci Multicolor Crystal Faux Pearl Logo EarringsBy GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZIntroducing the Gucci Multicolor Crystal Faux Pearl Logo Earrings, a stunning pair that effortlessly combines luxury and creativity. These earrings are more than just accessories; th...Category
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
- Deco Step Baguette Paste and Pearl EarringsLocated in New York, NYAttractive art deco paste sterling earrings with fancy cut baguettes articulated with a large tablet faux pearl drop. Screw back fittings. 2". 1930's USA. Excellent condition.Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Taj Faux Ruby Crystal EarringsBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estates, ILInspired by beautiful Taj Mahal these "Meghna Jewels" earrings are ornate and lovely, enhanced by quartz stones, faux ruby and sparkling CZ stones overall. E...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
MaterialsQuartz, Zircon, Crystal, Base Metal
- Filigree Faux Ruby Crystal EarringsBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estates, ILThe handmade filigree faux ruby earrings is ornate and lovely, it is further enhanced by sparkling CZ stones. Earrings have a post closure for pierced ears. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
MaterialsCrystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
- Double Triangle Pearl EarringsBy Aracheli StudioLocated in Monrovia, CAThe earrings are light weight and are made to rotate and reposition with movement. The earrings consist of triangle freshwater pearls, gold filled findings and gold-plated brass met...Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
MaterialsFreshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
- Chanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Faux Baroque Pearl Dangle Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Faux Baroque Pearl Dangle Piercing Earrings *Marked 05 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -Approximately 0...Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.