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Period: Late 20th Century
Estate Gold and Angel Skin Coral Earrings of Geometric Motifs with Ball Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of estate gold and coral Memphis style earrings of geometric motifs, comprising triangular gold surmounts inset with angel skin coral, suspending oversized gold bead pendants...
Category
Modernist Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship ever...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethys...
Givenchy, Vintage Faux Pearl & Gold Tone Earrings, Signed, circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Chatham, CA
GIVENCHY - Vintage faux pearl and gold tone rope twist statement earrings - for pierced ears - signed - circa 1980's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss ...
Category
Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
John Hardy Estate Dot Drop Ball Earrings Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Dot Drop Ball Earrings With Original Backs Sterling Silver JH26
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Category
American Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond Pear Shaped Dangly Pearl Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k White Gold
Total Weight: 10.3 Grams
Earring Diameter: 3.3" x 0.60"
Pearl Count: 16 pearls
Diamond Count: ~224 brilliant cut
Diamond Carat Weig...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980 Green Stone Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning 1980s drop earrings featuring the most beautiful blue/green stones at the center! Timeless drop style earrings give way to an array of different s...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and purple tourmalines, peridots and diamonds. Each earring is ...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy 1980s Earrings
Give your ears a style upgrade with these incredible vintage Givenchy earrings.
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these amazing Huggies we...
Category
French Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Betony Vernon "Tassel Cocktail Earrings" Earrings Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Tassel Cocktail Medium Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 2018 and manufactured in lost wax elements in Sterling Silver 925. They’re a delightful presence at the ears. ...
Category
Italian Contemporary Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Starfish Earrings Vintage 1993 Coral Silver 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co starfish earrings (circa 1993) crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold.
Two cabochon cut pieces of coral each measure 10mm. The co...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co Dragonfly Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co dragonfly earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s).
The dragonfly is a symbol of transformation, change and adaptability. The ...
Category
Italian Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearl Crystal Relief Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very unique. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse.
Material: Rhodium Plated, Pearls, Rhinestones.
Size: 7.0*1.5 cm.
Weight: 12 g/each.
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Great...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
22k Gold and Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of finely tooled 22K gold dangle earrings with faceted round emeralds around the ball portion. A floral motif post with detailed workmanship. Late 1990's.
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Wing Feather Oval Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. Not any colour loss.
100% Genuine. Vintage and rare to find.
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Circle Studs Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish sapphire & diamond circle stud earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s).
Round brilliant total an estimated 0.57 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity)...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Estate GIOVANE 18k Diamond South Sea Pearl Day Night Drop Earrings 7.70cttw
By Giovane
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular pair of South Sea pearl and diamond earrings by Italian designer GIOVANE. They are crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 7.60cttw in G-H color Vs1-2 cl...
Category
Italian Contemporary Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Drop Earrings Dangling Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These dangling earrings with their facetted surface are made out of 14 karat gold. Despite their large size the earrings are very comfortable to wear because they are hollow.
Category
European Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
Charming Earrings in 18k white gold with two high quality Australian south sea pearls, 12,70 mm, of perfect shape and color, and sparkling round brilliant cut and marquise diamonds, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fashionable, fun and elegant - that is what this magnificent pair of Diamond Drop earrings exude! The 18K Gold Triple Circle Drop Earrings hold a total of 4.50 carats, consisting of ...
Category
North American Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Chanel Earrings With Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Vintage Chanel iconic CC earrings with pearls.
Specifications: Height: 2.4, Width: 1 inches
Category
French Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Vintage 6 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings White Gold 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings in white gold, second half of the 20th century. Each earring is composed by na articulated vertical line of individually claw-set rou...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Ridged Oval Hoop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Drops Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fine detailed pair of oval hoop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s).
The stylish earrings feature a ridged design. The hollow earrings offer a lightweight feel for a ...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Spiro Earrings C1993 Swirl Long Drops 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co 'Spiro' earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1993).
The stylish 'Spiro' earrings feature three 'swirl' tiers that measure 2 inches...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Convertible Dangle Earrings in 14kt Gold with 32ctw Amethyst & Agate
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop convertible earrings.
Great colorful convertible drop earrings, crafted with postmodernism patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. This Ame...
Category
American Modernist Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina Bvlgari 1983 Troc Dangle Drop Earrings 18kt Gold with 30.87 Ctw in Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Troc dangle earrings designed by Marina B.
These beautiful vintage earrings are extremely rare, since has been produced in a very limited edition of only 5 pairs. Were made in Milan...
Category
Italian Modernist Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Givenchy Vintage Jaguar Panther Hoop Rhinestone Gold Silver Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage 1980'S Givenchy Jaguar Earrings, Collector piece.
Feature
Material: Gold/Silver-tone Metal and Rhinestones
Condition: Good
Colour: Si...
Category
European Artist Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, Silver
MS Diamond & Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings with Posts. Set with clean, full cut white Diamonds. Earrings are moveable & sway as you move. Ca 1980...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
Italian Artisan Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18k Gold & Ancient Roman Coin Marcus Aurelius Denarius Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of ancient Roman coin earrings.
Set in 18k gold.
With omega shaped ear wires and a rope-twist bezel setting for the coins.
Each coin is a silver Marcus Aurelius denari...
Category
Unknown Classical Roman Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Modernist Italian 14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous pair of modernist Italian yellow gold drop dangle earrings with omega backs. Super stylish, versatile, and comfortable to wear. The earrings feature gold dome studs and a ...
Category
Italian Modernist Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Lee Morris for Donna Karan Golden Egg Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
In 1989 Robert Lee Morris created a collection of matte gold plated brass jewelry for Donna Karan all in the theme of egg forms. These voluptuous clip earrings are constructed of two...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Harry Winston, Platinum and Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum And Diamond Pendant Earrings By Harry Winston.
Set With Two Pear-Shaped Diamonds
5.56ct, D- VS2 GIA # XXXXXX )
5.05ct, D-VS2 (GIA # XXXXXX)
Suspended By Clusters Of 12 Pe...
Category
American Artist Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18k Carved Jade Disc Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and dramatic pair of intricately carved jade earrings. We believe them to be newer but beautiful quality nonetheless. They are set with approximately .12cttw in G-H Vs c...
Category
Contemporary Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Reversible Paloma Picasso Gold And Silver Earrings With Agate
Located in Dubai, DU
Playful and utterly enthralling, these flashy gold and silver earrings are the epitome of timeless style. One side is sleekly rendered in 18ct gold and the other in oxidised sterling...
Category
Contemporary Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Double Spiral or 'S' Scroll Earrings w Pearl Drops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. gold & pearl earrings.
In 18K gold.
In the double spiral or "S" scroll shape with pearl drops.
Marked to both the reverse and the ear backs fo...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Doorknocker Earrings 1988 Vintage Large Drops Silver Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Angela Cummings earrings (circa 1988) crafted in sterling silver.
The stylish earrings are crafted in sterling silver. With a light satin finish the...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA Burma No-Heat 4.30cts Red Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Classic Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A classic elegant pair, that can be matched with all your favorite pieces!
Finely crafted in 18K White Gold, the bottom of the piece is adorned by (2) Square Cushion Cut Diamonds...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Convertible Dangle Earrings Textured 22k Yellow Gold
By Jean Allen
Located in Miami, FL
Free forms convertible dangle earrings designed by Jean Mahie.
A beautiful pieces of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1...
Category
French Modernist Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s GIA Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Dangle Drop Pendant Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage 1980s Drop Aquamarine earrings from the Retro era are crafted in solid 18k gold. They expose each an enchanting oval-cut aquamar...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Extra Large Yellow Gold Bean Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Extra Large Bean Earrings by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
From Tiffany's Magnificent Elsa Peretti Designer Collection.
These earrings are for non pierced ears, but ...
Category
American Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection, Large Copper Triple Blade Earrings 1981
Located in New York, NY
One of the superstar pieces of jewelry Robert Lee Morris created for Calvin Klein's fall 1981 runway show. The theme of long blades of grass, in matte 24k gold and ruddy red copper, or darkened brass. These iconic earrings capture the essence of the period, of the 1980's explosion in art design and fashion. Studio 54 had closed and we all moved over to Area Club. Big jewelry was the look for most of the decade. The spectacular Wabi Sabi dark red color is exquisite, and a permanent copper oxide finish. The Blade collection birthed several versions of the handmade blade of grass form, earrings and bangle bracelets in the rich colors of the African Maasai...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Copper
Bulgari Bvlgari Astrale Cerchi Three Circle Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Astrale Cerchi Three Circle Drop Earrings by Bulgari.
These earrings are made for pierced ears.
Details:
Weight: 22.7 grams
Measurements: Main Circle: 21mm
Total Length: 3...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ciner 1980s Gold Plated Earrings
By Ciner
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Eye catching 1980s gold plated Ciner earrings featuring the most gorgeous and vibrant red and green stones at the center! Classic drop style earring in the perfect size as to draw in...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Kunzite 1.50Ct Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pear Studs Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage kunzite & diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s).
Faceted pear shaped kunzite is estimated at 3.50 carats each (7 carats total estimated ...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jose Hess Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Stunningly crafted diamond drop earrings from renowned designer Jose Hess boast 14 karat yellow gold construction. 40 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.65 carats and rated F-G ...
Category
American Modern Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral and Diamond ‘Door Knocker’ Style Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A sumptuous pair of Coral and Diamond Earrings crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, showcasing 1.00 carat of Diamonds. Made in America, circa 1970.
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gellner Fancy Brown Diamond and South Sea Pearl Earrings 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Gellner, Germany. These chic earrings from Gellner are timeless style and au courant fashion. Featuring lustrous 12.5-millimeter South Sea pearls suspended from ...
Category
German Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
2 Pear Shape Cut Aquamarines Weighing 30.00 Carats Approximately
125 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 1.50 Cara...
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Lunch at the Ritz Chili Pepper Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These are the most fun piece of collectible costume jewelry! No one will be able to resist complimenting you on these works of art! Spice up any outfit by bringing out these chili pepper dangling earrings. These are large earrings, with a six inch length, made to make a statement. They feature vibrant gold hardware with red chili peppers, green leaves, and red and green crystals. Zoom in on these earrings and view the fun details like the varying sizes of chili peppers and the red and green dangling crystals. These earrings are from the 1980's with so much more life to live. These were kept in pristine condition with no notable flaws and no missing crystals. Wear these Lunch at the Ritz earrings to your next dinner party and they will be the center of conversation. Pair these with a Gucci dress and some Christian Dior kitten heels...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Gilded Drop Statement Earrings With Colorful Gripoix Glass By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 2.25" x 1.25"
- Gold plated
- Multicolored "Gripoix" style glass cabochons in Mughal jewel...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Vintage Diamante Fringe Dangling Long Waterfall Earrings, Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Fringe Dangling Long Waterfall Earrings Circa 1980s. Looks great with a t shirt or for a night out. Clip On. Throw on a white shirt, jeans and a black jacket and you're ready to go. Dazzle them. Easy and comfortable to wear.
You don't need an occasion to wear them!
I can send you some Velcro dots to wear and they will stay on for hours comfortably. You can go to the gym...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Tiffany & Co. Stunning Seventies Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Tiffany & Co. Spectacularly modern and fantastically seventies, these earrings are all about style, all about look, all about life in a Slim Aarons photograph! T...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Velvet Pendant Clip Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular vintage clip earrings. In very good condition.
Model : Clips
Material : filigree metal, velvet
Color : red, gold
Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 c...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Huge YSL Vintage Gold Statement Earrings Yves Saint Laurent Abstract Clip Ons
Located in Portland, OR
These are fabulous vintage 1980's Yves Saint Laurent massive gold plated drop earrings. These collectible statement earrings are in abstract shapes and are from the late 1980's or early 1990's.
These YSL earrings have a hammered, brutalist look, with an abstract flame lick shape over the clip backs and huge double abstract circles that dangle below. These are the types of earrings that YSL was famous for during the 80's and early 90's, and his jewelry always helped create a finish touch for his runway looks!
Yves Saint Laurent jewelry is truly some of the most fun to collect because of the variety of materials, textures, styles and colors used in his pieces. We love YSL...
Category
European Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Diner Themed Enamel Dangle Statement Earrings By Lunch At The Ritz, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Each earring measures 3.4" in length
- Gold tone
- Enameled diner motif with milkshakes, burgers, hot dogs and ...
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Large Double Heart Crystals Drop Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back.
Size: 4.0*2.5 cm.
Weight: 17.0 g/each.
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Great for e...
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Small Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. There are small pieces of Faux Turquoise wrapped in Gold surrounding a white center. Clip On. These are so stunning and so classic in the style of Chanel. These can be worn in the winter as well as the summer. I just love these. Truly my taste.
Guy de Maupassant wrote a famous story about a necklace. The story is about a young, pretty, intelligent, well educated but poorly endowed bride who has to marry a petty official; and thus suffering from the limitations of living a life with a husband that lacked any exquisite qualities. In order to entertain his dejected spouse, one day her husband gets an invitation to a ball and gives his wife 400 francs he had saved for a hunting rifle so that she would be able to order an appropriate dress.
However, when the dress is ready it becomes clear that it is lacking jewelry; and it would be impossible to attend the ball while looking so poor. The protagonist approaches her rich childhood friend with whom she was raised together at the monastery and borrows a diamond necklace from her. The ball is a great success and she is the centre of attention. However when the woman returns home, she discovers that she has lost the necklace. In order to conceal her faux pas from her friend, she buys a new necklace identical to the one she lost, and to pay it off the woman gets into a huge debt which over the years gradually drags her down the social ladder from bourgeoisie to poverty. Ten years later, having lost her good looks, the woman encounters her friend on the Champs Elysees, who still looks young, beautiful and rich. The protagonist reveals to her friend the whole story about the necklace, but her friend replies in amazement that the diamonds were fake and would “cost 500 francs at most”.
Maison Gripoix starts out with a dramatic story. In 1869 (or a year earlier, according to other sources), Paris master glass-maker Augustina Gripoix began making replicas of pearls and crystals; casting glass into different shapes and colours and inserting them into most sophisticated settings. She used the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique, whereby a traditional ceramic or qypsum form was filled with a multi-colour pieces of glass and special gluing substances and then baked in a furnace, resulting in objects featuring fantastical hues. Only Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the press moulds skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency and shine. She found a simple method to make beautiful jewelry and thus Marquises, Duchesses and Princesses qued up ... so Madame Gripoix would make them replicas of their own jewelry in case of robbery or loss, or some unusual jewelry pieces for their new wraps, neckpieces, or boas. The so-called ‘costume jewelry’ emerged to a large extent thanks to the work of Maison Gripoix.
Augustina Gripoix earned her fame in the 1890’s when she started making necklaces for Sarah Bernhardt to wear on stage; and later the costume jewelry for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s contacted her and she created sophisticated oriental style jewelry for him to match his famous oriental costumes based on the aesthetic of Diaghilev’s initial Russian seasons.
The value of costume jewelry was now being recognized in its own right; and not just for imitation purposes. The taste of emancipated young girls, who were gaining more and more freedom and opportunities, was best met with bijouterie. So in the 1920, when Augustina’s daughter Susan became the head of the House; Gripoix prospects became even more exciting. Girls with short-cropped hair in short dresses zoomed by in open-top cars wearing bijou rather than diamonds. Everyone ordered bijouterie from Madam Gripoix during this period, from Jeanne Lanvin to Jean Piguet...
Category
French Artist Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Chanel Long Coin Dangling Earrings With Cc
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Beautiful vintage Chanel long coin dangling earrings with the iconic CC and rhinestones.
Specifications: Height: 2.6, Width: 1.1 inches
Category
French Vintage Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
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