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Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2002 Oversized Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful enameled butterfly brooch from Christian Dior Boutique, circa Spring 2002. Rare and collectible. Christian Dior was famously at the helm of the fabulous John Galliano at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal, Enamel
Chanel Gold Tone Chunky Link Choker Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this Chanel 80s oversized gold tone link choker necklace. Glamorous and sexy. this piece is perfect for layering and adding a touch of luxury to any outfit. C...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tibetan Silver Ring with Coral, Adjustable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tibetan coral ring. Coral color is striking. Detailed with Tibetan line work. Adjustable band. Starts at a 9.5 size fully closed. No signature.
Addition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver
Marc Jacobs Bejeweled Pear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Jacobs faux tortoise shell pear shaped brooch. Bejeweled with a red, pink, and green imitation stones. Brass Marc Jacobs stamp inlay. Handmade in France. Excellent condition.
A...
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Silver and Carved Bone Butterfly Brooch, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eye catching and mystifying one of a kind handmade brooch circa 1990’s. Hammered silver base with a detailed engraved bone moth/butterfly. An alluring moonstone is set in hammered si...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Primitive Wood and Bone Chunky Tribal Inspired Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strong statement with a very "Monies" inspired tribal necklace. Wood and bone are placed perfectly together to create a balanced chunky and bold necklace. No stamp or signature. Carv...
Category
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Hopi Kachina Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hopi Kachina Cuff, semi adjustable with pressure to bend or open cuff. Sterling silver . No signature.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Opening at rest is 1.5" across
Approximat...
Category
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Quetzalcoatl Clamper Cuff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible piece of sterling silver handcrafted into two dragon figures, also known as the Aztec and Mayan feathered dragon deity Quetzalcoatl. A true piece of art.
Approximately 3 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Givenchy Matte Gold Four Strand Necklace, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Givenchy matte gold necklace circa 1990's. Red and clear square cut crystals set into a half barrel pendant. Four chains. Three are varying si...
Category
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Bee Stencil Clip On Earrings, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Lagerfeld designed amazing jewelry. Here is an example - matte gold tone large scale drops with iconic be stencil design. Circa 1990. Clip on and in excellent condition.
Additi...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Fabrice Lucite Strawberry Brooch, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By revered French jewelry maker Fabrice. Circa 1980s oversized lucite strawberry brooch with brass accents. Faux patina finish. Excellent condition.
Additional information:
Dimensio...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Brass
Butler
Wilson Poured Glass Jewel Tone Brooch with Pearl Drop, 1990s
By Butler
Wilson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butler & Wilson 1990’s Poured Glass Jewel Tone Brooch with dangling faux blistered pearl. A bold statement with classic jewel toned imitation sapphire, ruby, emerald, and rhinestone....
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sapphire
Aurientis White Bead
Doré Bronze Necklace, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long white ceramic beaded necklace. Toggle closure. Hammered authentic bronze accent on pendant. Excellent condition.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Length: 46"
Pendant...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Karl Lagerfeld Heavy Gold-Tone Enameled Cuff Bracelet, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and iconic piece from the late, great Karl Lagerfeld. Circa 1990s heavy gold-tone cuff bracelet with black enameling surrounding the designers name. In excellent condition with...
Category
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Ring by Roderick Tenorio, 2013s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wear your art on your fingertips with this spectacular vintage Zuni inlay ring. This was hand cast sterling silver. The inlay stones are genui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Gold Toned Black Bead Two Strand Necklace, 1984
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Chanel gold tone double strand link necklace. Dated 1984 - this piece features two strands of gleaming gold with interspersed black beads. Wear it forever as a timeless heirlo...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Karl Lagerfeld Whimsical Baroque Style XL Earrings, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wowzers. Oversize matte gold tone earrings from the late great Karl Lagerfeld. Whimsical baroque styling with long drop that ends in hammered chain links. Excellent condition.
Addi...
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Kennth Jay Lane Rare Blue and Green Stone Collar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s period Kenneth lane necklace from a selection known collectively as "The Treasures of the Duchess" . The original design of this piece was worn by the Duchess of Windsor. Lat...
Category
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Stephen Dweck Spectacular Coral, Agate, and Silver Fringed Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earthy and maximalist bib necklace by luxury jewelry designer, Stephen Dweck. Colossal pieces of vibrant raw coral as well as smaller pieces of polished coral beads. The coral is lig...
Category
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Jack
Mary Tom Navajo Sterling Silver Spirit Bear Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible example of Navajo craftsmanship. The medicine bear is an important motif in Navajo culture. What makes this more incredible is that it is the collaboration of J...
Category
20th Century North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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