A fabulous, oversized signed brooch from the legendary fashion designer Yves St. Laurent sourced in Paris, France. Featuring an abstract layered leaf design with a bold central pearl, this brooch will elevate any outfit to haute couture. 
A true collector’s item. 
Safety clasp.
 
Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), the legendary French fashion designer, expanded his brand into the world of jewelry in the 1960s, creating pieces that became iconic in the fashion world. In the 1960s, YSL began incorporating bold, statement jewelry pieces into his collections, drawing inspiration from fine art, nature, and cultures around the world. YSL's first jewelry collection was launched in collaboration with the renowned French jewelry designer Claude Lalanne, known for her organic, nature-inspired designs. This collection was inspired by art, with jewelry pieces that were often large, sculptural, and strikingly avant-garde. In the 1970s, Yves Saint Laurent made costume jewelry a centerpiece of his collections, producing pieces that were more affordable but still extravagant in design. This era saw the rise of the "YSL" monogram as a logo and motif used throughout his fashion collections, including on jewelry. YSL's designs were bold, often oversized, and included vibrant colors, rich textures, and unconventional materials, such as beads, gold, and enamel. YSL's jewelry designs were deeply influenced by modern art. For instance, he often took cues from artists like Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Fernand Léger, incorporating their abstract, geometric forms into his jewelry. His work also frequently echoed the work of Jean Cocteau, a friend of the designer who was known for his surrealist art. By the late 20th century, YSL’s costume jewelry had achieved cult status. His bold, artistic pieces were often worn by celebrities and fashion icons, making his jewelry an essential part of the luxury fashion world. The iconic pieces he created were frequently featured in fashion magazines, contributing to the popularization of high-fashion costume jewelry. Today, his jewelry is still highly sought after by collectors, and vintage YSL pieces continue to be considered statement works of art.
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MATERIAL:
Triple gold-plated metal, Cultured Pearl 
 
AGE: 
1969 - 1979
 
CONDITION: 
Excellent – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE:
Height: 8 cm
Width: 6 cm 
 
WEIGHT:
53.63g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.