Rare Yves Saint Laurent Large Geometric Pave Set Swarovski Crystal Clip On Earrings featuring an angular design with a graduated, soft-ribbed, smooth gold plated frame, encasing a centre of pave set clear Swarovski crystals. Both clips are signed 'YSL' in the iconic vertical overlapping script and stamped 'Made in France' on the reverse - they measure 3.5cm high and 3.2cm at their widest point, and they weigh a substantial 43g, offering a bold yet elegant presence. There is a little wear to the gold plating on the back edges of these earrings in line with their age and this is reflected in the price. A perfect example of 1980s YSL design, these earrings exude the decade’s glamorous style, Yves Saint Laurent, born in 1936 in Oran, Algeria, began his career at Dior in 1955, where he worked as an assistant to Christian Dior, quickly rising to head designer at just 21 following Dior’s death in 1957. During his tenure at Dior until 1960, Saint Laurent introduced groundbreaking designs, earning critical acclaim and cementing his reputation as a prodigy. He launched his eponymous fashion house in 1961 in Paris, and by the 1970s, YSL began producing high end costume jewellery to complement his couture collections, often featuring luxurious materials such as Gripoix, gold plating and Swarovski crystals, reflecting the glamour of the 1970s and 1980s fashion eras. Pieces were crafted in France and bore the iconic YSL logo, becoming coveted accessories for their elegance and craftsmanship. Today, vintage YSL jewellery remains highly collectible, embodying the timeless allure of Saint Laurent’s vision.
