Isabel Canovas Red Poured Glass Earrings
These long vintage clip back earrings are from the 1980s and made by designer Isabel Canovas. She had a tenure as a designer for Christian Dior in the 1970s before branching out on her own. These striking earrings were made in her modernist style with poured glass red beads graduating in size . Each berry-like bead is crowned with a gold plated cap which features leaf vein detailing.
The earrings are in excellent condition apart from a bit of damage where a couple of small bumps have broken off the glass crescents on each earring clip front. This is only visible on close inspection and doesn't detract from the wearability although the damage has been reflected in the price.
Each earring is stamped 'ISABEL CANOVAS' on the back of each fitting. The backs of the earring clips also display some markings where the distinctive black tape used sit labelling the earrings as made in France. They are quite weighty coming in at 34g each.
Isabel Canovas
Isabel Canovas was born in Paris in 1945. She started as an accessories designer for Hermes, later working at Louis Vuitton. Her most high profile position was as a designer at Christian Dior in the 1970s. She eventually opened her own boutique in Paris releasing limited amounts of each collection. Her stores closed in 1992.
How do you rate the condition of a piece?
Excellent - No visible flaws to note but items may exhibit some signs of age related wear
Very Good - Some visible flaws which aren't considered to impair the wearability of the piece
Good - Some more notable flaws but the piece is still in collectible condition
All items are vintage and have lived a previous life, therefore signs of age related wear are to be expected. I do my best to bring attention to any faults in the description and by using the condition scale.
When will I receive my delivery?
We aim to send packages out the following business day after an order is received. All items will be carefully wrapped in a Gadelles box, finished with a ribbon and placed in a discreet bubble lined envelope, or small parcel box if the order contains multiple items.
UK Mainland Delivery - £2.95 Packages will be sent, insured, via Royal Mail's Tracked 48h service
International Delivery - £12.95 Packages will be sent, insured, via Royal Mail's Tracked International service.
This service is stated to take 3 - 5 business days for delivery to Europe and 6 - 7 business days for delivery to other destinations, however, customs processing time at the destination country is additional to the Royal Mail's estimate.
Please be aware that international deliveries may incur import taxes, to be paid by the purchaser, in their destination country.
How will my purchase be packaged?
Great care will be taken in the wrapping of your vintage jewels to protect them in transit and make the unboxing process pleasant for the buyer.
Your piece of jewellery will be wrapped in our Gadelles material, tied with a ribbon and placed in a Gadelles kraft box.
If the item that you've purchased comes with its own original packaging then your item will be sent in that box, wrapped in kraft paper and tied with a ribbon.
Very fragile items will be protected with extra bubble wrap.
International Buyers
We welcome international orders. Please be aware that orders from outside the UK may incur customs duties for which the buyer is responsible to pay on receipt of purchase. These charges vary by country so please review the rules with your relevant customs authority before purchase.
