Vintage 1990s Valentino Garavani Black Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant Rope Necklace

A rare and iconic vintage necklace from the house of Valentino Garavani dating to the late 1980s–early 1990s. This statement pendant features a bold Maltese-style cross rendered in glossy black enamel and framed in gold-tone metal, centered by a radiant starburst motif — a design language Valentino frequently used during his Byzantine-inspired accessory period.

The pendant hangs from its original black twisted silk cord with adjustable sliding closure and gold tone tips, allowing it to be worn at multiple lengths from choker to long pendant. These corded statement necklaces were sold in Valentino boutiques as couture accessories and were designed to be worn over eveningwear, tailoring, or even simple knits for dramatic impact.

Signed VALENTINO on the reverse cartouche plate.

A fantastic styling piece — dramatic yet wearable — and an increasingly difficult era of Valentino costume jewelry to find complete with its original cord.

Dimensions:

Cord: 38.5" Long

Cross: 2.5" Diameter