Yves Saint Laurent Gold Arabesque Clover Long Necklace

Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, born in Algeria, moved to Paris as a teenager with aspirations of becoming a fashion designer. After a brief period of study at the École de la Chambre Syndicale, he joined the renowned Christian Dior Couture house in 1954. Tragically, Christian Dior passed away in 1957, propelling Saint Laurent into the role of Creative Director, making him the world's youngest couturier. Shortly thereafter, Saint Laurent founded his own brand, commencing his journey in establishing the YSL legacy. In 1962, he introduced costume jewelry, firmly believing in its power to elevate an ensemble. Saint Laurent had a penchant for combining elegant simplicity with bold accessories. This exquisite YSL necklace hails from the late 1970s, encapsulating an era of Yves Saint Laurent's enduring influence.

Dimensions: length 33 inches

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