2000s Fresh Water Pearl Double Onyx and Coral Strand Necklace 60s_Formal_Gown It closes at the front

It closes at the front with three large black buttons edged with gold-tone paint

It is lined with a chiffon skirt with a stiff tulle-lined hem

I think this ensemble likely dates to the early 1950s and is made up of a midcalf-length skirt and short-sleeve blouse

while a second coordinating swatch of fabric has much smaller flowers and a more abstract look

It is from one of the most important haute couture collections produced during Karl Lagerfeld's long reign as creative director

2000s Fresh Water Pearl Double Onyx and Coral Strand Necklace 60s_Formal_Gown It closes at the frontDating to the late 1990s or early 2000s and crafted by an unknown designer, this bold, sculptural necklace is strung with two strands of beautiful white freshwater pearls. Sat atop these strands are seven large teardrop shaped medallions carved from polished black onyx stone. Each medallion is adorned with a piece of red coral stone and a small fresh water pearl. The onyx is backed with silver. The necklace is secured with a silver T bar clasp and is