Yves Saint Laurent Teardrop Heart Necklace and Brooch

• Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
• Period: 1980s
  
• Style: The shape is a cross between a teardrop and a heart, giving the piece both femininity and strength. The soft, rounded contours contrast beautifully with the robust, hammered surface of the gilt metal. This texture lends the piece a handcrafted, sculptural character.
• Materials: Gilt, 18k gold-plated metal.
• Design: This beautiful vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) creation is a versatile piece that can be worn both as a pendant on a necklace and as a brooch. The design takes the form of a stylised teardrop- or heart-shaped shield, executed in gilt metal with an organically textured surface.
• Clasp: Brooch pin on the back + hook for a necklace
• Dimensions: Length 4.3 cm Width 3.7 cm Necklace Length 45 - 50 cm
• Signed

This vintage Yves Saint Laurent necklace is a special and artistic piece from the iconic YSL Collection of the 1980s to early 1990s. Jewellery of this kind was designed as true statement pieces, perfectly suited to the fashion house’s outspoken style of the era.

The necklace consists of a gilt twisted link chain with a striking, organically shaped teardrop pendant. The pendant has a hammered, irregular texture reminiscent of hand-forged jewellery, typical of the expressive design of YSL’s jewellery collections.

At the centre of the pendant sits a miniature drawing or image (possibly inspired by a sacred icon or poetic symbol) in a teardrop-shaped setting. The contrast between the raw gold and the delicate, almost mystical centre gives this piece a unique, almost spiritual character.

Yves Saint Laurent was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. In the 1970s he also began designing costume jewellery, which quickly became a fixture of his fashion shows and collections.

Saint Laurent was known for his bold and glamorous style. His jewellery was large, outspoken and often richly coloured – true statement pieces that gave his designs extra power.

To this day his jewellery is loved by collectors and fashion enthusiasts. By combining art, fashion and culture, he created a timeless and iconic style that continues to inspire.