Earrings

Design House Yves Saint Laurent French
Designer Yves Saint Laurent French, born Algeria

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The 1980s represented a moment in time for exuberance in costume jewelry, seen particularly in large-scale pieces that incorporate large stones or swinging elements. Yves Saint Laurent, the designer of this pair, and other designers embraced faux stones with a fervor not seen since the 1940s, when large sets of matching faux jewelry served as a means of enlivening wartime suits. The striking color combination of this pair draws attention to the wearer's face and exemplifies the brilliant colors in vogue during the 1980s.

Earrings, Yves Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961), metal, glass, rhinestones, French

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