Céline Paris Vintage Starball Necklace

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This vintage Céline Paris necklace is a piece of natural and luminous beauty — the large disc of iridescent mother-of-pearl, topped with a golden dome engraved with a star, floats on the belcher chain like a fragment of the moon placed on the neckline. A piece that is both sculptural and vaporous, perfectly in the spirit of Céline jewelry from the 90s.

Céline jewelry from the 1990s is distinguished by its attachment to natural and precious materials – mother-of-pearl, glass, gold metal – and architectural shapes that combine volume and lightness. Jewelry from this period, produced in the house's Italian workshops, is today among the most sought-after vintage pieces by collectors, acclaimed for the quality of their materials and their timeless character. This necklace is a fine example: the natural mother-of-pearl disc, with its opalescent reflections that change according to the light, is set in a golden setting topped with a carved star dome — a delicate detail that captures and reflects the light with rare intensity.

The jaseron link chain – round and supple mesh typical of French jewelry – is fine and light, leaving plenty of room for the pendant to express itself. The toggle T-bar clasp, whose ring is engraved "Céline Paris", is the discreet but assertive signature of the house — a decorative clasp that is an integral part of the jewelry rather than hiding at the back of the neck. Worn at 40 cm, this necklace falls just at the neckline — the ideal length for a summer dress, a V-neck or a light blouse.

In good general condition, the mother-of-pearl is intact and the gold plating is uniform. Discreet micro-scratches are visible on the pendant — consistent with the age of the piece, without affecting its luster. Sold with Rarr Vintage box — a naturally elegant vintage Céline Paris necklace, to stand out on the first sunny days.