-Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver

Geometric chain necklace designed by Pierre Cardin (1922-2020).

Wonderful necklace chain, created during the French modernist period by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. This rare chain has been crafted in solid .925/1000 sterling silver with high polished finish. The design is composed by twenty-seven geometric elements in the shape of the Pierre Cardin logo, connected in between with circular links. Fitted with a discrete lobster lock with a plaque showing also the Pierre Cardin initials, PC.

Weight: 32.7 grams (20.96).

Length: 24.5 inches (62.23 cm).

Measurements: The links are 22 mm by 7.5 mm by 1 mm (0.87 x 0.28 x 0.04 Inches)

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "PIERRE CARDIN STERLING".

Pierre Cardin

He was born as Pietro Costante Cardin in 1922. He was an Italian-born naturalized-French fashion designer. He is known for what were his avant-garde style and Space Age designs. He preferred geometric shapes and motifs, often ignoring the female form. He advanced into unisex fashions, sometimes experimental, and not always practical. Cardin moved to Paris in 1945. There, he studied architecture and worked with the fashion house of Paquin after World War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailor atelier in 1947, but was denied work at Balenciaga. Cardin founded his own fashion house in 1950. His career was launched when he designed about 30 of the costumes for a masquerade ball in Venice, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's clothing and became a member of the Chambre Syndicale, a French association of haute couture designers. The following year he opened his first boutique Eve, and introduced the "bubble dress", which is a short-skirted, bubble-shaped dress made by bias-cutting over a stiffened base. He was the first couturier to turn to Japan as a high fashion market when he travelled there in 1957.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this chain is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N041223ANNH/.9694