SCHIAPARELLI Sapphire Amethyst Aurora Borealis Crystals Bracelet & Clip Earrings
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Brand | Schiaparelli |
| Type | Jewelry Set |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Crystal |
| Main Stone Color | Blue |
| Set Includes | Bracelet |
| Main Stone | Crystal |
o LINKED IN!.... 1950s SCHIAPARELLI magnificent wide multi-color crystal linked bracelet and clip earrings set. Features shades of blue, amethyst, citrine and borealis crystals. All stones are prong set, open-backed and unfoiled. Fastens via a foldover clasp with attached safety chain. Gunmetal base. The bracelet measures 7 1/2"L by 1"W. The earrings measure 1 1/4"L by 1"W. All pieces are signed SCHIAPARELLI. Very good to excellent vintage condition with minor metal wear. Supremely gorgeous; they don't make 'em like this anymore! "SCHIAPARELLI: Late 1920s - 1974Elsa Schiaparelli jewelry designs are some of the most sought after and collectible costume jewelry pieces of the 20th century. Schiaparelli used high quality materials, fun color combinations, and wasn't afraid to be whimsical. Her jewelry was cutting-edge, avant-garde design in its day, and is a standard for creativity today. Schiaparelli was born in Italy in 1890 and moved to Paris in the 1920s where she opened her first boutique. During World War II, she relocated to New York City and would eventually go back to Paris and then return once again to New York. During one period, she promoted her jewelry as "Designed in Paris, Created in America." During the height of her popularity, she and Coco Chanel were primary forces in fashion and jewelry design and they were rivals. The two had boutiques in close proximity and both designers were popular with celebrities and fashion forward women around the world. Her reputation was such that she became the first female fashion designer to be featured on the cover of the American magazine Time in 1934. From the outset, Elsa and her designs for women with a strong and independent personality attracted famous customers: Wallis Simpson, the future Duchess of Windsor (whose tousseau would bear the Schiaparelli label), Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Lauren Bacall, Gene Tierney, Gala Dali, Marie-Laure de Noailles, Daisy Fellowes, Nusch Eluard (who wore Schiaparelli for her portrait by Pablo Picasso), Arletty, Vivien Leigh, Ginger Rogers, Juliette Gréco, Mae West (for whom she designed the wardrobe of one of her films), to name just a few. Schiaparelli coined the term "shocking pink" and created colorful clothing in a time when women mostly wore subdued colors. This was in sharp contrast to Chanel who at around the same time created "the little black dress." Their jewelry was also contrasting. Chanel pieces were understated with a dramatic, simple elegance while Schiaparelli created boisterous pieces in colors and shapes not previously seen. SCHIAPARELLI TRIVIA...Schiaparelli invented culottes - the controversial divided pants skirtShe was the first designer to use brightly colored zippersShe was the first to create and use figural buttons which resembled small broochesHer uncle was Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli who discovered the Canals of MarsHer name is pronounced SKAParelli, not SHAParelliFor an extra treat, here's the link to the September 21,1952 episode of What's My Line with Elsa Schiaparelli as the mystery guest." - Information courtesy of Laurie Zeiden's posting on 'World of Eccentricity and Charm'.