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.
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