1980s Givenchy carved gold glass white milk pearl pierced -post earrings.
Signed, “Givenchy, Paris, New York”
From my private secure collection, never worn.
FABULOUS
All reasonable offers considered…

This is part of Chairish’s Costume Jewelry assortment.

Classic Givenchy gold-plated Modernist open work pierced -post earrings
Signed, “Givenchy, Paris, New York’
From my private secure collection, never worn.
Classic pair of earrings that will make a statement

This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The ornate vintage piece was most likely first purchased at the Ponte Vecchio, a bridge in Florence famous for its jewelry shops and decadent baubles. The charm is oversized—the largest we’ve come across in this style. Layered like a wedding cake, the bottom tier contains gemstones in an array of saturated jewel tones—from vivid green tourmaline to brick red spessartine garnet to dusty purple amethyst . In the middle tier, turquoise cabochons are held in a crimped bezel setting—like a flower or ruffle—a jewelry technique that has been used since the Victorian era, giving the piece an antique feel. The top tier features garnet cabochons delineated by rows of granulation.

The shape of the charm represents the street lamps used in ancient Italian cities—imagine the city streets lit with moonlight and bejeweled lanterns. This beautiful pendant captures the magic of this image and makes a wonderful homage to another time and place.

The charm weighs 24.2 grams. It measures 1 5/8” x 1 1/8”, plus a 7.6 mm round bail. It is unmarked but acid tests as 18k. The bottom row contains approximately 12 carats of jewels (citrine, amethyst, garnet, spessartine garnet, and tourmaline). The middle row contains approximately 2 carats of turquoise. The top row contains approximately 8 carats of garnet.

Circa 1960.

This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

This pair of 14k gold and diamond earrings are shaped like wings, with a graduated line of diamonds descending down each wing. The diamonds are bead set in 14k white gold, emphasizing the sparkle of the diamonds. The shape of the wings are elongated and sinuous—they mirror each other and can be worn facing either direction for two different symmetrical looks. The posts are located about 1/2” below the tops of the earrings, so that the earrings sit up high on the ear.

The image of wings evokes powerful symbolism. They can represent angels and protection, as well as flight, movement, and ascendence. We love the subtle representation of wings in these earrings—the narrow, elegant shape of the earring makes them sleek and stylish; their wing shape is only noticeable at second glance.

The earrings contain 20 diamonds total (10 in each earring). They have a combined weight of .5 carats. The diamonds are G-H in color and VS2-SL1 in clarity. They are round brilliant. The earrings are unmarked but acid test as 14k gold. The earrings backs are marked 14k.

The earrings measure 1.75” x 3/8” each. Combined, they weigh 7.7 grams. The back posts are threaded, making them very secure. For pierced ears.

Circa 1960’s.

This is part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

Part of Kirsten’s Corner’s Cute as a Button series, this 14k gold charm was cast from a Victorian era button. It features a side profile view of the goddess Nekhbet wearing her traditional vulture headdress. The charm is medallion-shaped with a nice weight to it and feels like an ancient coin. We’ve given the background of the medallion a matte patina, and Nekhbet’s portrait a high gloss polish so that it pops against the background.

Nekhbet was the goddess of childbirth in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. She is typically depicted wearing a vulture headdress or as a being with a vulture head and human body. She was considered the protector of Upper Egypt. She is often seen in Victorian era jewelry, as part of the Egyptian Revival of the 1880’s.

The pendant measures 13/16” across with a 4 x 6 mm bail. It weighs 8.3 grams.

Part of Chairish’s Fine Jewelry assortment.

These 14k gold Cartier dress clips are a classic Retro pyramid design. The clips consist of half-circles of yellow and rose gold in four alternating bands—a perfect example of the streamlined and machinelike motifs seen during the Industrial Revolution that influenced retro designs. The backs of the clips contain sturdy pins that open up as clips and are strong enough to pierce thick fabric. The clips can be used for their original purpose, or for a contemporary look, worn as a pendant on a thick chain.

Dress clips came into fashion in the 1920’s and were extremely popular until they were replaced by the singular brooch of the 1950’s. During their heyday, dress clips were an essential jewelry staple among women, who were influenced by the movie stars and fashion icons they saw on the big screen. They were worn in pairs along the neckline or straps of a dress, or could be used to clip furs and to keep other accessories in place.

The clips are marked with “Cartier” and “14K” and are numbered. They measure approximately 1.5” x .75”. Combined, they weigh 13 grams.

The pair can be worn as clips, brooches, or as a pendant facing multiple directions. Pictured here on a Vintage 14K Gold Omega Necklace, available in our shop.