Yves Saint Laurent Cross-Shaped Clip Earrings

• Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
• Period: 1980s
  
• Style: The design is reminiscent of bundles of wheat or straw, a classic symbol of abundance, harvest and protection, often used in folk and religious art. YSL frequently played with this kind of symbolism in his 1980s couture collections, making these earrings not merely jewellery but small sculptures rich with meaning.
• Materials: Gilt, 18k gold-plated metal.
• Design: The earrings feature a stylised cross-shaped design, composed of what appears to be bundled straw stalks or ribbons — a nod to natural and folkloric symbolism. The surfaces are rough and organic, with clearly visible ridges that add depth and texture.
• Clasp: Clip fastening
• Dimensions: Length 3.2 cm / Width 3.1 cm
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Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century! His innovations and creations remain iconic and inspiring to this day. Alongside his fashion designs, Yves Saint Laurent also began designing costume jewellery in the 1970s. These pieces became an essential part of his fashion shows and collections.

Yves Saint Laurent loved bold, dramatic jewellery. His costume jewels were often large and richly decorated, adding a sense of luxury and glamour to his fashion designs. He regularly used bright, vivid colours that made a statement.

Yves Saint Laurent's costume jewellery remains highly sought after and cherished by collectors and fashion lovers alike.

His innovative approach and creative vision have had a lasting influence on how jewellery is designed and worn. By combining art, culture and fashion in his designs, Saint Laurent created a unique and timeless style that is still relevant today.