Versace Diamond Medusa Medallion Pendant
View Similar Items
Versace Diamond Medusa Medallion Pendant
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: FEB2400091stDibs: LU3981222137342
Versace
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.” Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — as the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression. In 1972, at age 25, he moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.
- Garrard Diamond Pendant NecklaceBy Garrard & Co. Ltd.Located in London, GBThis is an 18ct white gold pendant necklace from the designer Garrard. The chain is in a wheat style and features a domed pendant set with 17 princess cut diamonds in a cross shape. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Pave Diamond Heart PendantLocated in London, GBThis is a wonderful contemporary diamond heart pendant. The heart has been pave set with 5.02 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct white gold with an openwork b...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond PendantLocated in London, GBHere we have a fabulous vintage drop pendant. This piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and showcases a large pear shaped aquamarine at the centre which swings freely amidst a...Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsAquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Theo Fennell Diamond Heart PendantBy Theo FennellLocated in London, GBHere we have a large diamond pendant from renowned jewellery designer, Theo Fennell. This piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold into the shape of a love heart and pave set with...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Wempe Splendora Pure Diamond Pendant NecklaceBy WempeLocated in London, GBHere we have an 18ct white gold diamond solitaire necklace from the luxury German jewellery designer Wempe. Endless brilliance meets precise, detailed work in this handcrafted Splend...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, White Gold
- Vintage Emerald and Diamond Heart Locket PendantLocated in London, GBThis is a lovely 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond heart pendant. The pendant features a central square cut emerald which is surrounded by...Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Versace Gold Medusa Pendant NecklaceBy VersaceLocated in Montreal, QuebecVERSACE GOLD MEDUSA PENDANT NECKLACE Color: Gold Material: metal Marks: Brand mark Clasp Style: Lobster clasp Comes with: Box Condition: Excellent. Made ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
- Versace Goldtone Medusa Head Pendant NecklaceBy Gianni VersaceLocated in New York, NYVersace NEW Goldtone Medusa Head Pendant Necklace Materials: Goldtone metal Hallmarks: VERSACE MADE IN ITALY Oening: Lobster clasp with adjustable chain Ov...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
- VERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklaceBy VersaceLocated in Hong Kong, NTVERSACE Medusa Greca coin medallion gold tone nickel short necklace Reference: TGAS/B01129 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Nickel Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Clos...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsGold
- Diamond Gold Medallion PendantLocated in Beverly Hills, CAA lovely diamond pendant made in 18k white gold. It features a total of 2.16 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the pendant in stylish patterns. There are smaller roun...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone medusa head pendantBy Gianni VersaceLocated in Nottingham, GBThis traditional Gianni Versace pendant necklace is a staple piece for any Versace enthusiast. The lightweight gold tone chain features a double anchor styled chain with a orange cle...Category
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
- new VERSACE gold tone nickel Medusa halo medallion coin chunky long necklaceBy VersaceLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew VERSACE gold tone nickel Medusa halo medallion coin chunky long necklace Reference: TGAS/A01721 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Nickel Color: Gold Pattern: S...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsGold