Hubert de Givenchy (1927 – 2018)
Long necklace with pendant ‘G’ for Givenchy
Paris/New York 1977
Gold-coloured metal with faux tortoiseshell
Signed.
Givenchy jewelry was produced from the 1970s to the 1990s. During this time, the brand was led by several talented designers, including Hubert de Givenchy, John Galliano, and Alexander McQueen. Each of these designers brought their own unique style to the brand, which is evident in the variety of vintage Givenchy jewelry that is available today.
Vintage Givenchy costume jewelry was popular during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. It was often worn by celebrities and fashion icons, such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Princess Diana.
Vintage Givenchy costume jewelry is characterized by its luxurious materials, intricate craftsmanship, and sophisticated designs. Pieces often feature signature elements of the brand, such as the iconic "G" logo, crystal embellishments, and gold-plated hardware.
Today, vintage Givenchy costume jewelry is still a popular choice for special occasions. It can also be worn for everyday wear, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit.
About Vintage Costume Jewelry:
Costume jewelry– also known as Fashion Jewelry– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called Haute Joaillerie. Most famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel's designs drew from various historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.
Elsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the House of Schiaparelli in Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l'œil, and for the use of bright colors like her "shocking pink". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design.
In many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a "collectible" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a substantial secondary market for vintage fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for 'signed pieces', which have the maker's mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro, Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx.
The term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start.
Hubert de Givenchy (1927 – 2018)
Long necklace with pendant ‘G’ for Givenchy
Paris/New York 1977
Gold-coloured metal with faux tortoiseshell
Signed.
Givenchy jewelry was produced from the 1970s to the 1990s. During this time, the brand was led by several talented designers, including Hubert de Givenchy, John Galliano, and Alexander McQueen. Each of these designers brought their own unique style to the brand, which is evident in the variety of vintage Givenchy jewelry that is available today.
Vintage Givenchy costume jewelry was popular during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. It was often worn by celebrities and fashion icons, such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Princess Diana.
Vintage Givenchy costume jewelry is characterized by its luxurious materials, intricate craftsmanship, and sophisticated designs. Pieces often feature signature elements of the brand, such as the iconic "G" logo, crystal embellishments, and gold-plated hardware.
Today, vintage Givenchy costume jewelry is still a popular choice for special occasions. It can also be worn for everyday wear, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit.
About Vintage Costume Jewelry:
Costume jewelry– also known as Fashion Jewelry– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called Haute Joaillerie. Most famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel's designs drew from various historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.
Elsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the House of Schiaparelli in Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l'œil, and for the use of bright colors like her "shocking pink". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design.
In many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a "collectible" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a substantial secondary market for vintage fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for 'signed pieces', which have the maker's mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro, Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx.
The term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start.
