{"product_id":"gianni-versace-1990s-medusa-coin-chain-belt-gold-tone-89-cm-made-in-italy-75792","title":"Gianni Versace 1990s Medusa Coin Chain Belt, Gold Tone, 89 cm, Made in Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA long run of large Medusa coins joined by fluted bars, finished with a hanging Medusa drop: the Gianni Versace chain belt that defined the house’s runway silhouette in the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew accessories say early-1990s Versace as clearly as the coin belt. Slung low over a silk shirt or a bodycon dress, it appeared on the runway and in campaigns throughout the supermodel years, turning the Medusa medallion into a piece of armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt is made of more than twenty domed coins, each with a Medusa in high relief inside a Greek key border, linked by ribbed gold-tone bars. It fastens with a sprung hook into any of the open square links at the end, so the fit is adjustable, and a single Medusa coin swings from the tail. The back of the fastening plate is stamped Gianni Versace Made in Italy in the signature script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 89 cm overall and 3 cm across it sits on the hip or at the waist depending on how it is hooked. It can also be wrapped twice and worn as a statement necklace, which is how many collectors now style it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gianni Versace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1990s (attributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medusa coin chain belt with drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e One size, adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total length approx. 89 cm · Width approx. 3 cm · Drop coin approx. 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned, very good with light wear for its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall patches of plating loss in places, pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoins retain crisp relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature stamp clear and fastening hook works correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Store flat and separately; wipe with a dry cloth and avoid polish on the plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/versace\"\u003eVersace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eRunway-era accessories sought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like another Gianni-era belt, safety-pin piece or coin necklace, our team can look for it. Our Hunting Salon™ locates a specific reference across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: gianni versace medusa belt · vintage versace chain belt · versace coin belt gold · gianni versace medallion belt · 90s versace belt · versace medusa chain belt vintage · gianni versace belt made in italy · versace coin belt necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gianni Versace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54068309885221,"sku":"JP-DP-x1246375792","price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/japonista-gianni-versace-1990s-medusa-coin-chain-belt-gold-t-75792-01.jpg?v=1791999241","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/de\/products\/gianni-versace-1990s-medusa-coin-chain-belt-gold-tone-89-cm-made-in-italy-75792","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}