Kenzo Vintage Star Drop Clip-On Earrings, Gold-Tone, Pierced Stars, Red and Blue Beads, 8 cm
Kenzo Vintage Star Drop Clip-On Earrings, Gold-Tone, Pierced Stars, Red and Blue Beads, 8 cm
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Vintage clip-on drop earrings from Kenzo, each a pair of gold-tone stars pierced with smaller stars, joined by a red and a blue bead. 8 cm long, in very good pre-owned condition.
The Piece
Kenzo was founded in Paris in 1970 by the Japanese designer Takada Kenzo, and the house has long drawn its energy from the meeting of Tokyo sensibility and Parisian ease. Its jewellery has often taken the same cheerful, graphic approach as its clothes, and these earrings are a good example: bold shapes, a primary-colour palette and a lightness of touch that keeps them from ever feeling heavy.
Each earring begins with a star at the ear, its surface cut through with a scatter of tiny star-shaped openings, then drops through a ruby-red bead and a cornflower-blue bead to a second, larger star that swings freely at the bottom. The gold tone is satin and hand-hammered in feel, with a soft glow rather than a hard shine, and the beads are translucent, so they pick up light as they move. The reverse of each lower star is stamped with the Kenzo plaque, and the clip backs hold the earring securely without piercing.
Measured flat: overall drop approx. 8 cm (3.1 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 3 mm.
Details
- Maker: Kenzo
- Style: Long drop earrings with two stars each
- Material: Gold-tone metal with translucent beads
- Colour: Gold with red and blue
- Length: Approx. 8 cm (3.1 in)
- Fitting: Clip-on
- Marking: Kenzo plaque on the reverse of the lower stars
- Included: The pair of earrings only
Condition
- Pre-owned, with no conspicuous marks or damage recorded.
- Fine signs of previous wear may be present, as expected of vintage jewellery.
Condition grade A (very good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The Kenzo plaques, the clip fittings and the beads are all photographed in close view. Store the pair flat in a soft pouch, wipe gently with a dry polishing cloth after wearing, and keep away from perfume, water and abrasive cleaners.
Delivery from Japan
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