{"product_id":"karl-lagerfeld-couture-enamel-choker-earrings-set-black-white-checkerboard-signed-kl","title":"Authentic 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Couture Enamel Collar \u0026 Hoop Earring Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are rare pieces… and then there are archival discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis authentic 1980s Karl Lagerfeld couture collar and matching hoop earring set is one of those extraordinary finds that rarely surface in complete form. Bold yet refined, architectural yet perfectly balanced, it captures the sharp geometry and graphic contrast that defined Lagerfeld’s power-era aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrafted in a deep matte 24K-style gold tone and inlaid with precision-set black and white enamel tiles, this set is unapologetically couture — sculptural, intentional, and unmistakably 1980s Lagerfeld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe articulated collar sits beautifully at the base of the neck — not oversized, not delicate — but in that perfect couture proportion that commands attention without overwhelming the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach glossy enamel tile creates a crisp checkerboard rhythm across the neckline, giving the piece visual structure and modernist contrast. The articulation allows the collar to move fluidly while maintaining its architectural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe matching hoop earrings echo the exact motif in balanced scale, creating a cohesive, runway-level presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA substantial KL hangtag in matching matte gold completes the extender, while the reverse of the collar bears the engraved Karl Lagerfeld hallmark — both signatures crisp and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is not fashion jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is couture design in miniature form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eChoker Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 14” + 2” KL signed extender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eChoker Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 2.30 mm (0.09”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eChoker Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 3.43 mm (0.135”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEnamel Tiles (Collar):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 5.60 mm (0.22”) each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 3 articulated primary sections + extender + hook closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEarring Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 1 1\/16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEarring Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 3.35 mm (0.13”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEnamel Tiles (Earrings):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 4 mm (0.16”) each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Matte gold-tone metal, black and white enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Authentic 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e KL hangtag + Karl Lagerfeld hallmark (reverse of collar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Enamel glossy and intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Gold tone rich and even\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Articulation smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Signatures crisp and legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA remarkably preserved complete set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Archival Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eComplete collar-and-hoop enamel sets from Karl Lagerfeld’s 1980s couture era are virtually nonexistent on the open market — particularly in fully signed, matching form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe articulated construction, checkerboard enamel motif, and dimensional hoop pairing strongly suggest this may have been a limited couture release, showroom sample, or editorial piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is the type of piece that belongs in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• A fashion archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• A museum-level collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• A serious designer jewelry portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is not common retail production. It is collectible design history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1980s Karl Lagerfeld jewelry — especially articulated, enamel-worked, fully signed examples — continues to rise in collector demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis set’s completeness, condition, and sculptural integrity position it among the most desirable KL couture jewelry pieces available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn investment-level fashion artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302551957744,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20260223_094344.jpg?v=1771868992","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/karl-lagerfeld-couture-enamel-choker-earrings-set-black-white-checkerboard-signed-kl","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}