Large silvered metal, glass enamel 'snake' hoop earrings, Jacques Gautier, 1960s

Part of a range produced by Kenneth Lane, of Art Deco style pieces (earrings, brooches, necklaces, bracelets), in varying colourways, during the 1970s, and also later in his career, ...

With a slightly ethic style yet clearly exuding French style, these large earrings have the look of antique cut steel, as made from a dark silvered metal, on swirls, and set with a s...

Yves Saint Laurent was born in 1936, and became one of the 20th Century’s most famous and prolific fashion designers. Finding himself at the head of the House of Dior, after Dior’s death, from 1957 until 1960, his first collection there certainly turned the fortunes of the couture house and launched a stellar career for himself. Accessories had always held an important place in his work, and he became highly prolific in this field, taking on certain designers, notably Loulou De La Falaise, who took charge of accessories as well as being a celebrated muse for Laurent himself. The diversity of YSL jewellery...

These beautiful earrings are highly individual and stylised but immediately eye catching. Very typical of Italian design during this period. An unusual colour combination, mixing pla...