1980s ‘HOLLYWOOD’ Maltese Cross Heirloom Necklace
68 cm Rope Chain | Signed | The Private Vault
 
There are jewels that follow fashion.
And there are jewels that define it—again and again.
 
This exceptional 1980s Maltese Cross necklace, signed HOLLYWOOD, belongs to a lineage of jewellery that has never truly left the upper echelons of style. From the gilded ateliers of Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Gripoix-era couture, the Maltese Cross has long been a symbol of power, devotion, and aristocratic glamour—worn by icons, collectors, and women who understood the language of statement jewellery.
 
This piece stands confidently beside those legendary creations.
The cross is monumental yet refined: sculpted in richly textured gold-tone metal, adorned with turquoise-flecked cabochons, warm amber-topaz crystals, and softly glowing seed pearls. Every surface is dimensional, latticed, and raised—crafted with the same visual depth, symmetry, and theatrical presence seen in museum-grade couture jewellery from Parisian maisons.
 
Suspended from a luxurious 68 cm rope chain, the pendant falls low and commanding, designed to elongate the torso and anchor an entire look. This is the kind of necklace once worn by actresses stepping out of limousines, society women at private dinners, and collectors whose jewellery boxes read like archives.
Signed HOLLYWOOD pieces were produced in limited numbers—often for boutique showrooms and private clientele rather than mass retail. Finding one in such striking condition today places it firmly in collector territory.
This is not costume jewellery.
This is costume heritage.
 
Context for the Collector
Maltese Cross necklaces have returned to the forefront of fashion—seen repeatedly on runways, red carpets, and in luxury editorials:
Chanel continues to reinterpret the Maltese Cross as a house signature.
Dior and Dolce & Gabbana revive cross motifs season after season as symbols of devotion and power.
Saint Laurent and Versace draw heavily from 1980s cross iconography in their modern collections.
This HOLLYWOOD piece sits seamlessly within that narrative—equal in impact, craftsmanship, and visual authority, yet far rarer due to its vintage provenance.
What modern luxury imitates, this piece originated.
 
Why Collectors Desire This Piece
Signed HOLLYWOOD, an increasingly rare and highly collectible maker.
A commanding Maltese Cross motif, historically associated with nobility, protection, and strength.
Exceptional 1980s craftsmanship: sculptural metalwork, cabochon artistry, couture-level detailing.
68 cm dramatic drop, designed for statement styling.
A jewel that bridges historic symbolism, fashion legacy, and modern relevance.
This is a necklace that does not compete with your outfit—it leads it.
 
Styling Notes
Let the cross take centre stage.
Wear over a black cashmere turtleneck, ivory silk shirt, or deep jewel-toned dress.
For evening, pair with velvet, satin, or bare décolletage for maximum drama.
Style hair in a sleek bun or brushed-back waves to frame the pendant.
Keep earrings minimal—gold studs or none at all—this piece needs no accompaniment.
Ideal for editorial shoots, gallery openings, luxury dinners, and unforgettable entrances.
 
For the LV Collector
This is the kind of necklace found not in boutiques, but in private estates, couture archives, and collector vaults.
If you admire Chanel’s crosses, Dior’s relic jewels, or the opulence of 1980s couture—but want something rarer, older, and untouched by modern reproduction—this piece is your moment.
A cross of power.
A relic of glamour.
A statement that never asks permission.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Triple Gold Plated gilt metal, turquoise stones, imitation pearl and amber paste.
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: Necklace - 68 cm long; Pendant - 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm
- Sourced from London, England.