Statement vintage Yves Saint Laurent multi-strand faux pearl necklace featuring cascading rows of luminous cream glass pearls finished with an ornate gold-tone clasp set with multicolor jewel-tone cabochons. The richly detailed closure doubles as a design focal point — a hallmark of YSL costume jewelry from the late 1970s through 1980s power-jewelry era.
This dramatic multi-row construction reflects the bold, opulent styling Yves Saint Laurent jewelry became known for during the late Pierre Bergé / Robert Goossens influence period, when runway and boutique jewelry leaned heavily into baroque references, oversized scale, and couture-inspired materials.
A highly collectible example of YSL’s iconic statement costume jewelry — designed to emulate fine high-jewelry layering while maintaining the theatrical styling seen across YSL runway and editorial styling of the era.
