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No one knows for sure what the first piece of jewelry ever made was. Some of the earliest examples of jewelry are beads produced out of nautilus shells. These early necklaces are around 100,000 years old. Anthropologists believe that early humans also fashioned jewelry out of animal bones and teeth. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
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LES BERNARD signed gold tone rhinestone massive designer clip on earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LES BERNARD
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51...
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
1960s Les Bernard Abstract Geometric Ball Drop Pendant Necklace Silver Toned
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard drop pendant necklace featuring an abstract silver toned circle and line drop on a chain link silver tone chain. The pendant is marked Les Bernard Inc. on the back. A few areas where the plating is worn - visible when you look closely. The pendant is 2.75" long by 1" wide. The chain is 16" long by .13" wide.
Les Bernard Inc. Biography from Nasvete:
First of all, Les Bernard jewellery brand grew out of Vogue, founded in 1936 by Harold Shapiro. The Shapiro family sold their share of Vogue in 1962 and son of Harold, Bernard, and designer Lester Joy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
LES BERNARD signed vintage gold tone turquoise glass clip on earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LES BERNARD
• gold tone with glass cabochons
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Avant-Garde Huge Clip On Statement Earrings Designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde large-scale clip-on statement earrings designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
The unique large-scale earrings are designed with an androgynous mask; paired with an articulated c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Brass
Vtg LES BERNARD gold sapphire glass massive earrings designer runway
By Les Bernard
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned LES BERNARD
• gold tone and glass
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.25" by 1.63"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal si...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Les Bernard Articulated Leaf Earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Articulated Leaf Earrings by Les Bernard. Large gold toned clip earrings with bottom leaf dangle. 1980s USA.
Excellent condition. 2.75" x 1.75".
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
