Rare Yves Saint Laurent beaded collar necklace, Africa Collection, 1967, glass beads, gold tone, amber, signed, An utterly uniqu

Rare Yves Saint Laurent beaded collar necklace, Africa Collection, 1967, glass beads, gold tone, amber, signed, An utterly uniqu

$1,700.00

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An extraordinary necklace by the inimitable Yves Saint Laurent is believed to be part of the Haute Couture Africa Collection, 1967, designed by Laurent and LouLou de la Falaise.

The necklace is an adjustable collar design, which can sit around the neck or on the collar bones. Over one hundred glass beads in a medley of cuts and colors, from faceted, round, teardrop, rectangular and pear-shaped cabochon. Colors range from dark amber, pale yellow, clear, white, and pale yellow, and the beads are separated by small gold balls. Asymmetric pattern. Signed Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. S clasp.

Measurements: Approximately 13' (Necklace is curved)) excluding chain and clasp (chain 3.75", clasp .75". 2.75" in width at the widest point.


Provenance: Purchased out of a Greenwich Connecticut estate sale, and formally the property of an antique dealer.

A true collector's item.

Condition: Excellent Vintage. Has been worn and there is some rubbing to the backs of the large settings (see photos) but otherwise, condition is excellent. No beads missing or damaged.

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