Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent|Yves Saint Laurent

1985–86 · metal, glass, rhinestones · Costume Institute

The 1980s represented a moment in time for exuberance in costume jewelry, seen particularly in large-scale pieces that incorporate large stones or swinging elements. Yves Saint Laurent, the designer of this pair, and other designers embraced faux stones with a fervor not seen since the 1940s, when large sets of matching faux jewelry served as a means of enlivening wartime suits. The striking color combination of this pair draws attention to the wearer's face and exemplifies the brilliant colors in vogue during the 1980s.

Artist

Yves Saint Laurent|Yves Saint Laurent

Date

1985–86

Medium

metal, glass, rhinestones

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Yves Saint Laurent, 1987