Yves Saint Laurent YSL AB Crystal Earrings Brooch Set Gunmetal Vintage

Name: Yves Saint Laurent YSL AB Crystal Earrings Brooch Set Gunmetal Vintage
Price: 281.25 USD
Availability: InStock

💍 Jewellery · Victorian–1980s

The edit · Jewellery

A pre-owned piece of jewellery in crystal. Nothing on a vintage jewellery tray was designed by committee. Chunky chains and carved cameos share the same handmade quality that modern production cannot copy.

The couturier who put women in tuxedos.

Founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge. Le Smoking, the women's tuxedo, in 1966, and the Rive Gauche ready-to-wear line changed fashion permanently.

Vintage YSL spans the Rive Gauche era to the Mondrian dress and the Sac de Jour. The 1970s and 1980s pieces are the most collected, and the craftsmanship is superb.

What to look for

Labels tell the era: Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, then Saint Laurent. Check the lining and the hardware; the older the label, the finer the finish.

Hallmarks tell the story. A clear maker's mark or metal stamp is worth more than a pretty setting, so turn the piece over before you fall for it.