VALENTINO, GARAVANI 1980's Monumental Amethyst & Lime Crystal Grape Cluster Brooch

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" Deep, Yellow Gold Setting 

Exquisite Marquis Shaped Lime Faceted Crystals create the Leaves of the Bough

Variegated Sizes of Round Faceted Lush Amethyst Crystal are the undercarriage of the Grape Cluster

Each Stone is Prong Set in a heavy gold plated finish

Signature "V" on back

There is no finer Coutouriere than VALENTINO!  

He was the definition of elegance and craftsmanship. 

They have made an extraordinary film about him and his business available on Netflix

There have already been 4 different pairs of designers trying to fill his shoes.

That perfect Red Dress is not an easy item to follow! 

Of course, there are several licensees using his name and his talents in other areas of fashion.

But, the Jewelry & Handbag Items - VALENTINO, Garavani were his particular love, 

and this vintage brooch, was designed by the master!

VALENTINO GARAVANI Huge and Handsomely Elegant Yellow Gold Plate Setting

Important Huge textural and dimensional Brooch created in two sections.

The Grape Cluster and the topping of Lime Crystal Foliage.

The grapes are deep amethyst in color and are varied sizes of all round faceted crystals.

The decoratively poised leaves are a rich lime all hand cut marquise crystal stone.

All of the stones are prong set.

At the top are squiggles of gold and a double loop of smokey topaz round crystal stones.

Large Pin Back with good security and tension

Measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" Deep

This is a fabulous sized brooch and beautifully shaped and designed.

In flawless estate condition.

This was probably made in the 1980's

VALENTINO Jewelry items do not often come to the secondary market.

This is a very special and singular item.

For the woman with great style, not for the feint of heart.

Of course, this is for the Collector!

I am also listing a similarly style Grape Cluster Brooch that is also from my personal collection.

I have loved wearing them together for extra interest.

I cannot find a marking on the Pink Floral Grapes, but it looks very much like the best of Antique Trifari.