The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.
De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.
In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.
De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).
De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.
Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.
In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Gold Critter Choker Necklace with Bee Motif, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A golden wire choker accented with a bee, by Oscar de la Renta. Gold-plated. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar De La Renta Gold Tone Boomerang Necklace, Circa 1980s, USA
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Alford, MA
Gold tone necklace composed of boomerang-shaped components in graduated sizes is attributed to Oscar de la Renta, but unmarked. Chain in back is adjustable. Great statement necklace....
Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl Link Necklace, Tahitian Pearl, Swarovski Crystals
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Oscar de la Renta link necklace decorated with faux Tahitian pearls and glittering Swarovski crystals. Rhodium plated. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA Length: ...
Crystal, Pearl
Oscar de la Renta Gold-Plated Crystal Charm Necklace with Pendant Drop
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A stunning Oscar de la Renta necklace which showcases a unique charm-style design with an eye-catching pendant drop. Lustrous gold-tone with alternating geometric elements and pavé-s...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Jeweled Collar Necklace in Gold, Rose and Topaz Crystals
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A mesh collar necklace by Oscar de la Renta. Features a Victorian-style pendant decorated with sparkling crystals. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA Length: 41 cm / 16.25 in...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$372Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Sea Star Collar Necklace, Swarovski Crystals, Dark Gray Silver
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Inspired by marine life, Oscar de la Renta's collar link necklace is beautifully cast to resemble a collection of graduated starfish. This silver and dark gray gunmetal-tone piece is...
Crystal
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Gold Collar Necklace, Smoky Topaz Swarovski Crystals
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant collar necklace from Oscar de la Renta, lined with smoky, topaz-colored, Swarovski crystals. Yellow gold-plated. Length: 14.5 inches Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Multicolored Parlor Link Necklace, Blue and Gray, Silvertone
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An Oscar de la Renta necklace from the parlor collection. Features links of parlor motifs, composed of dark blue and gray/clear crystals with centerpiece gray moonglow cabochons. Sil...
Crystal
Steven Battelle 11.5 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Blue Sapphire 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A magical 12x18mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon displaying a wide range of colors is accented with two trillium faceted blue sapphires totaling 0.8 carats set in this hand f...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
$8,663 / item
H 0.08 in W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
10K Yellow Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Graduating Riviera Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Riviera necklace is crafted from warm weaves of 10k yellow gold and guaranteed to make a statement. Boasting a glamorous appearance, this beautiful piece is embellished...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Straight Line Tennis Necklace, 12.50 Carats
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Straight Line Tennis Necklace Features 12.50Cts of Diamonds. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop ...
Diamond, White Gold
Fractal Bitcoin Blockchain 18K Gold Collar with Diamonds
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The fractal cubic collar by John Brevard is inspired by the bitcoin blockchain and designed using a parametric modeling tool. Featuring 40 white princess cut diamonds set in an elabo...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Grand Sapphire Diamond white gold Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace. 57.67 carats of fine blue oval sapphires. 24.92 carats of white round and marquise cut diamonds. 18k white gold 16.25 inch neck leng...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, black rhodium plated sterling silver cat pendant and chain. Also available in 18 karat white go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sterling silver Sun Face Squash Necklace Hopi Native American
By florence Lahaleon
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a stunning example of our Native American craftsmanship. Handmade Sun face Squash set in Sterling Silver. Made up of Turquoise, coral and Mother of pearl Hallmarked on the b...
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
25CTW Mixed Color Gemstone Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers across the country. As the founder shifts focus to new ventures, he’s releasing a final selection of investment-grade gemstone and diamond pieces—offered exclusively to 1stDibs buyers at exceptional, below-market prices. This is not a liquidation or sale—it’s a one-time opportunity to acquire legacy-level jewelry at true insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This stunning 18k Yellow Gold has an array of mixed gemstones that pop in color. This necklace features 207 princess cut gemstones...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
A natural amethyst and pink sapphire diamond pendant, centering a 7.8 carats pear-shaped amethyst, framed by brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.21 ct diamonds, 0.93 ct rubies and 0....
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15.45cttw Round Diamond Riviera 14K White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of elegance: the 15.45cttw Round Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace in 14K White Gold. This breathtaking piece is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to showca...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Spring 1995 Chanel Rhinestone CC Necklace/Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rhinestone set Chanel necklace/belt dating from the Spring 1995 runway collection. CC logo can be draped to sit off to the side or in the center. If worn as a belt it has no adjustme...
Gilt Metal
$656Sale Price|25% Off
H 9 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
French J.P. Coutrel Silver-Plate And Sterling Silver V Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely french necklace is both sterling silver and silver-plate and is signed J.P. Coutrel. The weave of silver-plate is textural. It is from the 80's. It rests on the high poin...
Oscar de la Renta Large Crystal Jeweled Collar Statement Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A bold oversized jeweled necklace by Oscar de la Renta. Silver metal and faceted "black diamond" Swarovski crystal. Large and loud, this necklace is sure to make a statement! Excelle...
Crystal
Oscar de la Renta Large Taupe & Tan Stone Statement Necklace with Tags
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta taupe & tan stone statement necklace with tags. Large impressive necklace with stones in tan & taupe, with cream and silver b...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Bold Flower Rose Link Necklace in Antique Gold Finish
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Bold, feminine design! This statement flower link necklace by Oscar de la Renta showcases a strand of blossoming flowers that rest on the collarbones. Antique-style textured gold-pl...
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Gold Hammered Disc Link Multi Strand Necklace, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A bold statement necklace from Oscar de la Renta, sure to get compliments! Three strands of golden hammered discs and rings on a chain necklace. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta Leng...
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Rose Red Thorned Branch Leaf and Rosette Pendant Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Gold plated painted rose/rosette thorned necklace with red and green resin enamel accents. Lobster clasp closure. Bold, striking colors! Hallmarks: Osc...
Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Gold Motif Link Collar Necklace, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
This Oscar de la Renta collar necklace features elegant golden motifs, for a perfect touch of gold for any outfit! Yellow gold-plated. Length: 14.5 to 18 inches Hallmarks: Oscar ...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Silver Collar Tassel Bib Necklace, Gray Swarovski Crystals
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant collar bib necklace from Oscar de la Renta, featuring a cascade of smoky-gray Swarovski crystals strands. Silver-tone. Length: 16 to 18.5 inches Hallmarks: Oscar de la ...
Crystal, Rhodium
Oscar de la Renta Gold Critter Choker Necklace with Bee Motif, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A golden wire choker accented with a bee, by Oscar de la Renta. Gold-plated. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Gold Leaf Collar Necklace, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A bold statement necklace from Oscar de la Renta, featuring a strand of clustered golden leaves which rest on the collar. Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA Length: 13 to 16...
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Oscar de la Renta Gold Bold Flower Rose Link Necklace in Antique Gold Finish
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Bold, feminine design! This statement flower link necklace by Oscar de la Renta showcases a strand of blossoming flowers that rest on the collarbones. Antique-style textured gold-pl...
Gold Plate, 22k Gold
Oscar de la Renta Jet Tassel Pendant Faux Pearl Necklace, Pave Crystal Ball
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Black pearl, onyx and rhodium beaded tassel necklace from Oscar de la Renta. A long, single strand of dark faux-pearls, connected with a rhodium pave-crystal ball fastening. Strands...
Crystal
Signed Oscar De La Renta Runway Faux Emerald Designer Runway Necklace Estate
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Chunky signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Green Emerald crystal Statement necklace; approx. 20.5" long and center drops approx. 4.5"; each large stone is approx. 2" x 1.5" in di...
Gold Plate