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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Period: 1950s
1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeafTalisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
While contracted as an independent craftsman to create one-of-a-kind costume jewelry for French Masion Degorce from 1953 until it closed in 1957, Parisian goldsmith Robert Goosens (1927-2016) was initially commissioned by Gabriel "Coco" Chanel to craft one-of-a-kind Byzantine-style long decorative-chain necklaces with multiple charms made of metal and filigree-or-sculptural-prong-capped glass faux pearls, while she intended to layer many of them to accessorize her couture clothing for clients and herself.
Relevant to the unclear designer of our vintage 9-pendant ribbed-chain sautoir with an unsigned gold-gilt silver barrel clasp and five unique kinds of intricately textured vermeil and baroque-faux-pearl charms, a similar lost-wax-cast center pendant with three-lobed-foliate prongs also in the shape of oak leaves can be seen in the book (p.28), Bijoux de Haute Couture: Collection Robert Goossens, by Gilles Plazy and Chantal Bizot published in Paris in 2000. The same year, that Chanel-signed pendant necklace was auctioned by Christie's in a lot including an unsigned long chain sautoir also attributed to Chanel. Further, another 1stDibs dealer currently has a $12,500 listing for an unsigned but book-published early-1950s faux-pearl sautoir for Chanel that also features intricate pinecone talismans like ours, but decorated with poured glass and crystals crafted by Maison Gripoix.
When Chanel relaunched her post-war business ventures, Goosens soon became her favorite parurier before founding his eponymous Maison Goosens, whose venerable workshop later designed metal work for its own jewelry-and-furnishings brand Goosens Paris.
Notably, Chanel did not add a brand signature to costume jewelry until the late 1950s, while some pieces prior to this by multiple paruriers are documented to lack any identification that Chanel was earlier known to stamp such as "France", "Made In France" and/or "Depose". Recently, a similar unsigned/unmarked longer chain sautoir with fewer filigree-and-pearl pendants that was believed to be by Robert Goosens for Chanel...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Filigree Suite with drop earrings from the 1950's. 2 strand beaded coral glass and filigree ball beads with pendant on hand sewn filigrees studded with crys...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Brass
Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Pendant Necklace with Black and Paprika Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Perichon (aka Henry) designed this elegant Medieval revival gilded bronze pendant necklace in the 1950s. The bronze metal pendant has an antique Middle-Age design influence and...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Vogue Pearls with Gripoix Flower Clasp
By Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Vogue Faux Pearls with Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Clasp in ruby and faux pearl. Hand knotted. 1950's USA. 29" length. 8 mm pearls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads from the 1950's. Double strand with hand made mottled Gripoix glass beads and spacers in variegated jade tones with gilt filigree clasp. 17.5" s...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2 necklaces attached to one clasp. One is high on neck and the other has a bow with self chai...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Emerald and Pearl Gripoix Glass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Miriam Haskell Ornate Emerald Gripoix Glass Necklace from the 1950's. Large central Gripoix emerald pate de verre cab is embroidered wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Faux Pearl Mid Century Collar with baroque pearl cabochons with smoke crystals on an articulated wire. Rhodium finish. 1950's opulent glamour...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
Chanel Necklace in Multicolored Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Short necklace in multicolored glass paste and rhinestones. Model dating from the 1950s.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Length: 45 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Se...
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
An exceptional enamel and leather 'fish' necklace, Loutzia, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An enamel on copper, and leather necklace with a charming 'fish' motif designed by French jewellery designers, Loutzia. Each 'fish' is hand made with hot enamel on a copper base, and...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate long pendant necklace. Chain of small baroque pearls with minute gold plated cut steel beads and gold plated twisted her...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
VINTAGE 1950s CRYSTAL WATERFALL NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous crystal waterfall necklace was crafted from fine Czech crystal in 1950s. The crystals are beautifully faceted, in orange and a milky ivory hue, on a silver chain— the c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Massive Miriam Haskell Bib of Olivine and Crystal Rose Montees
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and Massive Miriam Haskell Bib of Olivine and Crystal Rose Montees from the 1950's. Triangular filigrees in Russian Gilt are sewn with olivine navette...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilded Multi Chain Necklace With Leaf Clasp By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 25" length
- Gold plated
- Twenty-one strand chain
- Decorative leaf motif box clasp closure
- By Crow...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Limoges Black Gray Enamel and Pate de Verre Link Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful enamel and pate de verre link choker necklace was produced in Limoges, France, in the 1950s. The enameled round domed copper elements are hinged with a gilded brass ch...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
30" Baroque Pearl Chain Necklace By Miriam Haskell, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 30" length
- Antique gold finish
- Faux pearls
- Filigree bead caps
- By Miriam Haskell (signed on cla...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mid Century Crystal Headlight Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Crystal Headlight Choker Necklace from the 1950's. Huge crystals are wired with bead spacers and set in gold toned metal. Adjustable but sits tight on the neck. Max 14.5"...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1950s French Carnelian Beaded 18k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Carnelian Gemstone Beaded 18k Gold Chain Necklace is a striking and versatile accessory that radiates warmth and sophistication. Th...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
A flattened gilt chain and rose monte necklace, Miriam Haskell, early 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A splendid necklace deigned by the earliest and leading designer for Miriam Haskell, Frank Hess. Made from gilt metal and rose montes (clear flatback pastes individually set), it is classic vintage...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
'50s Four Strand Coral Bead Choker Necklace With Cluster Clasp By Eugene Schultz
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 16" length
- Faux coral glass beads
- Fancy push clasp with bead cluster and gilded leaf motif
- By Eug...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage Trifari Sterling Silver 1950s Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage Trifari 1950s Necklace
A super cool and rare sterling silver padlock pendant from Trifari, one of the world's most famous costume jewellers. Made in the US in the 1950s, thi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
glass beads, rhinestones,
exceptional quality work,
by FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE,
necklace length 66 cm, weight 134 g,
NECKLACE is in good condition.
F...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Crown Trifari 1950s Gripoix Navy Grey Round Square Large Pendant Silver Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable.
A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back.
Size: 40 cm, extend chain: 6 cm. Pendants: 15.5*3.2 cm.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Beaded Orange Coral White Pearls Flowers Jewellery Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some light scratches or colour loss. Signed at the back.
One tiny stone on the necklace is lighter colour than others, barely noticeable.
Size: E...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Lacey White Floral Murano Glass Bead Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 15" length
- White flower Venetian glass lampwork beads
- Gold tone bead ca...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Set of Necklace and Bracelet in Baroque Glass Beads
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set made of baroque glass beads. Not signed, this set is from the 1950s.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Necklace: 85 cm (33.46 in) to 95.5 cm (37.6 in)
Bracelet: 19 cm (7.4...
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
54" Peach and Sage Green Czech Bead Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 54" length
- Tan, green and milky white Czech glass beads
- Gold tone filigree bead caps
- Circa 1950s
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Beaded Necklaces
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
rhinestones,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
total length 39 cm, clasp chain length 4 cm,
very...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Victorian Gold Fob Lapis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1950’s
MATERIALS: 14k Gold
GEMSTONE: Lapis
WEIGHT: 21.3 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 5 1/4" x 3/4"
ITEM DETAILS:
An amazing Victorian 14k gold fob featu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Mosell Vintage Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a combination of periods of Egyptian Revival, Etruscan and Renaissance in design and execution....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
vintage midnight crystal torsade necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sumptuous vintage midnight torsade from the 1950s. Comprising a dramatic array of black and midnight blue shades for impact. Intricate detail belies the grand scale. Amplify your s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
WOLOCH Paris, Magnificent Adornment: Necklace + Bracelet + Clip-on Earrings
By Woloch
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent and very RARE SET:
NECKLACE + BRACELET + EARRINGS Clips,
50s vintage,
in glass and glass paste,
by haute couture designer WOLOCH,
good condition.
BRACELET: length 20 cm,...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Los Castillo Marked Brass Interlocking Hands Collar Sculptural Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare vintage brass mid century modern hallmarked and signed Los Castillo collar necklace is abstract. It is one of interlocking modernist...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Jade and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Jade and 22k Gold Pendant, mid 20th Century Chinese. Undyed jade with elaborately chased and etched cap.
1.5" x 1".
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 22k Gold
CHANEL GRIPOIX 1950, NECKLACE and BRACELET, gadrooned gilt beads, Gripoix glass
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Old Gripoix NECKLACE and BRACELET set,
composed of small beads in gadrooned gilt metal enhanced with glass beads in pendants,
imitation ruby, emerald, white cultured pearls,
50s vintage,
by Maison Gripoix,
necklace length (with clasp) 45 cm, necklace weight 56 g,
bracelet length (with clasp) 23 cm...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Elegant Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Suite
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Suite from the 1950's. Graduated knot motifs in braided gilt metal with pave accents. Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings.
Necklace Ad...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
A three piece parure in coral glass beads and gilt metal, Miriam Haskell, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An early and very unusual three piece set (or parure) by Miriam Haskell. Designed by the most cherished of house designers, Frank Hess, it is a subtle mix of soft coral beads and 'ro...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Gilt Metal
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Long Layers Purple Lucite Waterfall Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss at back. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back.
Size: 94, 81, 42 cm. Pendant: 11.5 *6.5 cm.
Weight: 127 g.
Crow...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1962 Christian Dior Signed Honey Graduated Bead Resin Double Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous honey colored Christian Dior necklace. Elevate your style with the timeless beauty of this 1962 Christian Dior honey graduated bead resin double necklace. This ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage Jewelcraft Rainbow Glass Floral Necklace & Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Jewelcraft Fan Necklace and earrings creating the most mesmerising set of mid-century jewels. The aurora borealis finish and stylised floral motif stones creating a dreamy current vibe despite their seventy-year life. Jewelcraft was a line of the house of Coro Jewellery...
Category
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell pale turquoise blue pate de verre hand made cork screw bead sautoir. The textured woven chain of silver plate. Signature Miriam Haskell hexagon clasp of hand sewn turq...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old necklace, vintage, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS,
total length 42 cm, length without clasp 37 cm, weight 84 g,
extraordinary work, exceptional quality,
g...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Navette & Baguette Crystal Rhinestone Cocktail Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid century
- 15" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp along chain
- .75" rhinestone drop
- Silver tone...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
vintage from the 1950s, very early in Zoltowska's career,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
total length 41 c...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Beautiful old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
by FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE,
necklace length 40 cm, weight 50 g (very light),
length of the central pendant 10 cm,
central bead dimension 3 cm,
good condition.
Françoise MONTAGUE took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop at the end of the 1940s.
After the takeover, his most important clients are Nina Ricci and Franck & Fils.
Montague's creations are not marked and it is often difficult to identify them correctly. Montague continued to work in the business through the 1950s and 1960s, winning awards including the Grand Prix des Créations de Bijouterie Costumerie in 1961, and maintaining a loyal following.
In 1978 the business was taken over by Marion Stern who still oversees the Françoise Montague workshop in Paris.
FR:
Magnifique COLLIER ancien,
vintage des...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Elegant Marcel Boucher Gold and Pave Knot Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher Elegant Gold and Pave Knot Necklace from the 1950's. Graduated knot motifs in braided gilt metal with pave accents. Adjustable length. Fits 15"-18", Width 1".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Link Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
multi-colored glass cabochons,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
total length 39 cm, height 3.5 cm,...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage, glass, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS,
length 94 cm, weight 84 g,
extraordinary work, exceptional quality,
golden metal, glass beads,
good con...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Miriam Haskell Anglo Indian inspired two strand ruby Gripoix glass melon bead choker necklace. Of signature Russian gilt filigree backings with hand sewn demi lu...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
vintage marquise rhinestone V collar necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage marquise rhinestone necklace. An enchanting rhinestone collar from the 1950s. Featuring a beautiful array of marquise crystals and chaton cr...
Category
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Modernist Scandinavian Sterling 925 Vintage 3D Orb Pendant Made in Finland
Located in Boston, MA
Photos don't do this amazing piece justice!
Modernist vintage statement piece. Perfectly engineered,
The ball turns in all directions.
Signed and stamped 925 sterling with artist/m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Tone Classic Clear Rhinestone Collar / Necklace circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful silver tone collar / necklace set with clear sparkling baguette, emerald cut and round rhinestones. It is a small size measuring inside length 37cm / 14.56 inches by width ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace Burgundy, Hot Pink, Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. The piece boasts assorted beads in various shapes: round, long stick, and roun...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE,
50s vintage,
High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA,
total length 60 cm, medallion height 5 cm, medallion width 6.5...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Old High Fashion set, BROOCH NECKLACE and EARRINGS, vintage
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old PARURE:
BROOCH NECKLACE and EARRINGS with Clips,
100% High Fashion, exceptional workmanship, extraordinary quality,
vintage 40s - 50s,
French haute couture designer to be identified,
gold metal, pearls, rhinestones, glass cabochons,
dimensions:
BROOCH: 10.5 x 3.5 cm, weight 18 g,
EARRINGS: 7 x 3.5 cm, weight 1 6 g,
NECKLACE: total length 43 cm, adjustable length, weight 28 g, pendant 4.5 x 4.5 cm,
good condition (with slight traces of time).
FR:
Magnifique PARURE ancienne:
COLLIER BROCHE et BOUCLES D'OREILLES a Clips,
100% Haute Couture, travail exceptionnel, qualité extraordinaire,
vintage des années 40...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Coral Orange Floral Beaded Gold Set Necklace Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. 100% Genuine.
Size: Earrings: 2.5*2.1 cm, Necklace: 35 cm, extended chain 5 cm.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. Come wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Glamorous Multi Strand Swag Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous multi strand faux pearl graduated necklace from the 1950's. Pearl strands start close to neck and drape dramatically below. Perfect for the open and strapless necklines of...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
A large topaz paste necklace and earrings, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding and highly unusual necklace and matching earrings, made by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior. Clear bright topaz coloured pastes are set in softly gilded metal to create...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Fashion Necklaces and Other Costume Jewelry
Find a broad range of eye-catching and unique vintage fashion necklaces in the collection of fashion jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
From understated cords to chunky designer necklaces in the Art Deco style to the vibrant collars of the 1960s — when psychedelic-prints maestro Emilio Pucci commissioned Milanese fashion jewelry house Coppola e Toppo to create dramatic designs strung with Pop art–hued plastic beads — has costume jewelry’s clever marriage of base metals and imitation gems ever gone out of style?
For lovers of fashion or costume jewelry, which is typically designed to wear with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of extraordinary necklace designs over the years from brands such as Trifari, Miriam Haskell and others.
In the 1980s, designers like Yves Saint Laurent looked to the flashy wartime-era fashion jewelry of the 1940s for inspiration when creating his statement-making necklaces of glass and rhinestones (the latter have defined glamour since as far back as the 13th century). Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel introduced her costume jewels in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Today, vintage Chanel necklaces from the brand’s fashion jewelry lines — glass and faux-pearl designs as well as gold pendant necklaces — are particularly popular.
On 1stDibs, find vintage drop necklaces, beaded necklaces and other costume jewelry today.
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