Nº 171 James Galanos Knotted Bead Necklace

James Galanos Knotted Rope Amber Resin Bead Necklace

1960's or 1970's

GALANOS Signed Tag, Metal Stamp

Length - 32 inches total, 16 inch when worn

Each end of necklace is finished with a perfect knot that you can tie around your neck at any length you wish

Could also be worn as a belt

Beads and rope are in great vintage condition

Rope is in comfortable, soft, pliable, condition, not brittle or frail

Tag has some tarnishing

Galanos often used costume jewelry in his runway shows that he would attach his label to.

This piece could be attributed to Roger Scemema, who designed jewelry for Jacques Fath, Balmain, Schiaparelli, Lanvin, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. Scemema did similar resin beads for YSL and resin pieces for Charles Jourdan.