Vintage Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated Sapphire & Aqua Gripoix Glass Earrings — 1980s

Striking and sculptural, these vintage Yves Saint Laurent statement earrings feature a bold, asymmetrical shield-shaped setting in matte antiqued gold-tone metal, bezel-set with deep sapphire blue Gripoix glass cabochons and finished with a dangling aqua Gripoix glass drop. The back is stamped with the iconic YSL monogram, consistent with the house’s 1980s jewelry produced under the direction of Loulou de la Falaise. A beautiful example of YSL’s signature mix of bold geometry, saturated jewel tones, and couture-level costume craftsmanship. Clip-on backs.

These are the type of earrings seen styled with YSL’s opulent silk eveningwear and jewel-tone suiting during the late 1980s runway era — dramatic yet timeless.