Speckled Crystal Gilt Bauble Choker

$1,200.00

Three‑row choker of hand‑gilded baubles in gleaming gold leaf, sprinkled with fuchsia, hyacinth, and peridot Swarovski crystals, and knotted on matching satin cords. Finished with a gold‑leafed, gem‑encrusted, hand‑sculpted artist’s clay clasp with hook‑and‑eye closure.

Dimension: 15" L x 2 1/2" W

Materials: Hollow polyethylene balls, artist's clay, Dutch gold leaf, Swarovski crystal, brass

Season: Spring 1989 (Edition: 1/1 )

Provenance: Designed for Gene Meyer's debut couture show, attended by Geoffrey Beene who sent me a hand written note after; piece featured in Savvy Woman November, 1990. Not signed.

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.

Three‑row choker of hand‑gilded baubles in gleaming gold leaf, sprinkled with fuchsia, hyacinth, and peridot Swarovski crystals, and knotted on matching satin cords. Finished with a gold‑leafed, gem‑encrusted, hand‑sculpted artist’s clay clasp with hook‑and‑eye closure.

Dimension: 15" L x 2 1/2" W

Materials: Hollow polyethylene balls, artist's clay, Dutch gold leaf, Swarovski crystal, brass

Season: Spring 1989 (Edition: 1/1 )

Provenance: Designed for Gene Meyer's debut couture show, attended by Geoffrey Beene who sent me a hand written note after; piece featured in Savvy Woman November, 1990. Not signed.

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.

Inspired by the legacy of Cynthia’s work, her Archive Edit is seen through the eyes of our younger selves. The little one that collected fashion magazine, loved playing dress up, and grew up to one day buy it for herself. Designed for the girl who became her own muse.

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