Designed with a substantial gold-tone omega chain, this necklace centers around an elaborate leaf-form centerpiece adorned with clean crystal rhinestones and glowing opalescent glass cabochons. The larger oval cabochons have that sought-after dragon’s-breath quality, showing soft flashes of lavender, blue, and milky opal light depending on how the piece catches the room. Smaller pale blue opal glass cabochons are placed throughout the design, creating a beautiful contrast against the warm gold-tone setting and the brilliance of the rhinestone detailing. The result is a necklace that feels both ethereal and bold — a rare combination that makes it especially striking on the neckline.
The front centerpiece has strong visual spread, measuring approximately 4.5 inches wide by approximately 1.25 inches high, giving the necklace beautiful presence without feeling overly cumbersome. The omega chain itself measures approximately 9.91 mm wide, which converts to approximately 0.39 inches, and the full necklace measures 16 inches in length. It is not adjustable and closes with a fold-over clasp at the back. The reverse is signed Givenchy Paris New York, confirming it as an authentic designer piece.
This necklace is a superb example of Givenchy costume jewelry at its most glamorous — richly constructed, highly wearable, and visually unforgettable. It has the look of a piece that belongs in a couture jewelry wardrobe: dramatic enough for evening, polished enough for a collector, and refined enough to hold its own as a true focal accessory.
Measurements
Necklace length: 16 inches
Chain width: 9.91 mm / approximately 0.39 inches
Center/front element width: approximately 4.5 inches
Center/front element height: approximately 1.25 inches
Larger oval dragon’s-breath style glass cabochons: approximately 10 mm
Smaller blue opal glass cabochons: approximately 6 mm
Closure: fold-over clasp
Adjustable: no
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
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No gold loss noted
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No visible wear to the gold-tone finish
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Clean crystal rhinestones remain bright and present beautifully
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Glass cabochons are intact and luminous
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Fold-over clasp functions as intended
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Signed cartouche is present on the reverse
Styling Notes
This is the kind of necklace that needs very little around it. It pairs beautifully with black velvet, silk blouses, structured jackets, eveningwear, or an open clean neckline that allows the centerpiece to fully show. It has enough drama to anchor a formal look, but its elegance also makes it stunning with something as simple as a black dress or ivory blouse. For content, photography, or personal styling, this is a neckline piece that reads immediately as couture.
Collector’s Note
Signed Givenchy necklaces with substantial construction, strong front presence, and unmistakable couture styling continue to be among the most desirable pieces in vintage designer costume jewelry. This example stands out not only for its bold omega chain and sculptural leaf design, but for its unusual opalescent glass cabochons that lend the piece a softer, almost dreamlike glow. The combination of rhinestone detail, luminous glass, and dramatic gold-tone form gives it both display value and enduring collector appeal.
