The Pinnacle of High-Society Craft
Named after the illustrious Place Vendôme in Paris, Vendome was established as the elite, ultra-luxurious flagship subsidiary of Coro. While Coro mastered popular tastes, Vendome was reserved for society's apex - hand-assembling masterclass pieces using the finest imported European components and rivalling the most prestigious fine jewellers of the era.
 
This breathtaking lariat choker features an mesmerising cosmic palette of Aurora Borealis (AB) and cobalt blue crystal stones. Set in a polished, high-grade rhodium, it glimmers with a multidimensional fire - shifting from deep ocean blues to iridescent flashes of violet, green, and electric azure with every turn of the head. The architecture transitions from a double-strand collar into a striking, fluid dual-ribbon lariat drop that rests against the skin like liquid starlight.
 
The Wardrobe Secret of the Aristocracy
True old money never broadcasted its worth through loud logos or heavy, multi-karat stones worn to a casual gallery opening or a private luncheon. The elite understood a quiet, ironclad rule: elegance must look effortless, never precarious. For hours when wearing heavy vault diamonds risked unwanted attention or felt entirely unsuited to the occasion, they turned exclusively to master-crafted haute costume pieces.
They required jewellery executed with the exact same architectural precision, weight, and material brilliance as fine stones, yet designed for effortless wear. This signed Vendome lariat is the ultimate embodiment of that philosophy - an heirloom-grade treasure meant for the woman who demands an immaculate, expensive presentation, even when she is simply stepping out for a quiet evening.
 
The Art of Inimitable Heritage
Originating from the golden age of mid-century haute couture design, this piece possesses an heirloom character no less than fine jewellery meant to be passed down through generations. Crafted with masterclass precision, it showcases custom-faceted crystal chatons and marquise stones treated with special optical coatings to catch and refract light with an intense, prismatic brilliance.
The Collectibility: Signed Vendome pieces from this mid-century window are vanishingly scarce. They are trophies hunted by serious connoisseurs and locked away in private collections.
 
The Craft: The intricate lariat drop layout demonstrates an architectural rhythm that only top-tier European artisans could achieve, ensuring it drapes fluidly and sits flush against the collarbone.
 
To own this is to possess something irreplaceable. No modern factory line or fast-trend atelier can replicate the soul, the weight, or the historic provenance of mid-century luxury craftsmanship.
 
What it does for your wardrobe: It instantly elevates the simplest black velvet evening dress or a sharp, tailored blazer into an unforgettable editorial moment. It bridges the gap between everyday elegance and monumental presence.
The psychological edge: It is an armor of unshakeable confidence. When you wear a piece with this level of historic weight, you stop seeking approval. You dictate the standard.
 
At this level, you don't question the value; you simply recognise that letting an irreplaceable archive slip to another collector is a mistake you cannot afford to make.
 
Dimensions: 63cm long
Era: 1950s
VENDOME (Signed)
Materials: Rhodium-plated setting with exceptional hand-cut Aurora Borealis Austrian paste.
Earrings is not part of the set. They are sold separately.
Condition: Excellent! Beautifully preserved in new condition.
Sourced from London, United Kingdom