Matte Black Oversized Beads - Short

$185.00

Maximalist hand-carved balsa wood beads, hand-painted in matte black, and strung on nylon cord with a silver plated clasp. Despite it's bold scale, the necklace is ultra-lightweight due to the wood's unique cellular structure. The end beads are signed "CYN" on one and "1988" on the other.

Dimensions: 1 1/4" Diameter Beads, 27”.

Materials: Balsa wood, Polyurethane, brass.

Season: Fall 1988 (Edition 1/1).

Provenance: Original showroom sample and prototype.

Photographed for Vogue Magazine, 1989.

Jewelry Care

Our archival pieces are crafted from unique materials over 30 years old. Store away from sunlight, heat, and humidity. Avoid contact with perfume, creams, water, and harsh cleaners. To clean, wipe gently with a damp microfiber cloth.

Given their vintage nature, slight variations or imperfections may be present. These details are part of the piece’s unique story and are thoughtfully reflected in the price.

Maximalist hand-carved balsa wood beads, hand-painted in matte black, and strung on nylon cord with a silver plated clasp. Despite it's bold scale, the necklace is ultra-lightweight due to the wood's unique cellular structure. The end beads are signed "CYN" on one and "1988" on the other.

Dimensions: 1 1/4" Diameter Beads, 27”.

Materials: Balsa wood, Polyurethane, brass.

Season: Fall 1988 (Edition 1/1).

Provenance: Original showroom sample and prototype.

Photographed for Vogue Magazine, 1989.

Jewelry Care

Our archival pieces are crafted from unique materials over 30 years old. Store away from sunlight, heat, and humidity. Avoid contact with perfume, creams, water, and harsh cleaners. To clean, wipe gently with a damp microfiber cloth.

Given their vintage nature, slight variations or imperfections may be present. These details are part of the piece’s unique story and are thoughtfully reflected in the price.

Cynthia Rybakoff x The Narrative Vintage Archive Edit

After 40+ years of iconic design, Cynthia Rybakoff has unlocked the vault of original works created for the runway and glossies of the 1980s & 1990s. Hand-crafted and bold in design, her pieces that graced the covers of major fashion publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan & catwalks of NYFW are at your fingertips.