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1980s Pierre Cardin Enameled Indian Elephant Gold Metal Brooch

Enamelled Elephant Brooch · Gold Tone · 1980s
A 1980s Pierre Cardin elephant brooch in black enamel and gold-tone metal with sparkling stones. 6 x 5 cm, with original box and papers.
Details
Designer Pierre Cardin
Period 1980s
Type Brooch
Design Elephant
Material Black enamel, gold-tone metal, sparkling stones
Measurements 6 x 5 cm
Includes Original box and papers
Condition Very good vintage
PERIOD
1980s
PROVENANCE
Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Original box and papers. Private Collection.
DESCRIPTION
A large Pierre Cardin brooch from the 1980s in the form of an elephant, in black enamel and gold-tone metal set with sparkling stones. It comes in its original box with its original papers.

It measures 6 x 5 cm. Pierre Cardin opened his house in Paris in 1950 and extended his name into jewellery and accessories through licensing.

It is in very good vintage condition.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, in its original box with original papers.
Authentic Pierre CardinEnamelOriginal Box1980s Original
The Enamel Elephant
The Archivary - Italian Curation

An elephant in black enamel and gold tone, picked out with sparkling stones. A figurative jewel kept with its original box and papers.

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The Object and Its Moment
An Elephant Brooch

This Pierre Cardin brooch dates from the 1980s. It takes the form of an elephant in black enamel and gold-tone metal, set with sparkling stones, and measures 6 x 5 cm.

An elephant, in enamel and gold tone.

The Fashion Landscape
Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin worked for Christian Dior before opening his own house in Paris in 1950. He became one of the first designers to license his name widely.

The Wider Culture
Figurative Jewellery

Animal brooches were a popular form of costume jewellery in the 1980s, worn on jackets and coats.

Reading the Object
Complete Set

The black enamel sets off the gold-tone outline and the stones. The brooch is kept in its original box with its papers.

Black enamel, gold outline.

Why It Matters Now
Cardin Jewellery

Pierre Cardin costume jewellery attracts collectors of designer accessories. A boxed piece with papers keeps its original presentation.

MARKET DEMAND
1980s
Pierre Cardin jewellery
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
Paris house
Pierre Cardin, founded 1950
HOUSE ERA
Pierre Cardin
Founder of the house, Paris 1950
Demand
Designer Brooches

Designer costume brooches attract collectors of vintage jewellery.

Supply
Complete with Box

Jewellery is often separated from its box and papers, so complete sets are assessed with care.

Context
Licensing

Cardin's licensing model is a recognised chapter in the history of fashion business.

Shipping

All orders are shipped fully insured.

Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

Import Duties

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Returns

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Price
Rs. 49,600
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