-SPECIAL- “Yves Saint Laurent” 80’s-90’s Hammered gold heart motif bracelet

Founded in Paris in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent has brought the power of tailoring to women's attire and the glamour of haute couture, and has profoundly updated the concept of elegance in fashion history. We are pleased to introduce a special piece that sculpturally expresses the maison's iconic romanticism.

This piece uses gold-tone metal, with organic, hammered textures and a series of large heart motifs that contain arabesque patterns, forming a presence that, although it is jewelry, resembles a small objet d'art.

What is most striking at first is that it does not lean toward the sweetness of typical heart motifs; by combining scroll-like curves with sharp-angled frames, it simultaneously achieves Baroque ornamentation and a mode of tension. The rounded curves create a soft mood, while the motif as a whole has sufficient thickness, giving a strong sculptural beauty that tightens the impression of the outfit when worn on the wrist.

The surface features a hammered texture that evokes hammer marks; rather than a mirror-like, uniform shine, its antique-gold expression catches light in fine ways and sways, which is its charm. This irregular texture leaves a warmth of handcraft in the metal, and you can feel the beauty of decoration and craft that Yves Saint Laurent specialized in couture jewelry.

The heart motif is not self-contained; it is connected by thin links to give mobility, so the motifs naturally adjust their angles with wrist movement, creating a three-dimensional presence that differs from a flat resting state. Although the parts are large, the open-work structure prevents them from looking heavy, and it is excellent at elegantly incorporating the skin and sleeve gaps.

The clasp is a toggle closure, a classic structure that fastens with a ring and a T-bar, and the hardware parts are designed to be cohesive with the bracelet's overall decoration. It is important that the T-bar bears the Cassandra logo, making this not just a decorative heart bracelet but a piece with solid credibility as Yves Saint Laurent's archive jewelry.

It is estimated to be from the 1980s to the early 1990s; the use of the pre-rebranding Cassandra logo, the weighty hammered-gold texture and the large motif composition align with the decorative tendencies seen in costume jewelry of the late 1980s to early 1990s, and the fact that it differs from the SAINT LAURENT PARIS designation since 2012 and from modern minimal parts indicates a strong coherence as an archival piece representative of Yves Saint Laurent from that era.

In Yves Saint Laurent, the heart is not a mere cute symbol but a symbolic motif known as a lucky charm that Monsieur attached to special looks in the collection. This piece embodies that spirit not as a brooch but as a bracelet, a daily adornment, and wearing it quietly evokes the maison's romantic memories, giving strong value as a MOOD Special Collection.

The charm of this piece lies especially in the fact that the heart is strong rather than delicate. The curling curves coil like arabesques and, with the thick metal and a textured finish that leaves a rugged surface, create sculptural intensity beyond mere jewelry sweetness; even when paired with contemporary, simple outfits, it never looks out of place and instead adds depth to the overall look.

In styling, pairing with a classic shirt or tailored jacket lets you beautifully enjoy the intersection of masculine and feminine that Yves Saint Laurent embodies. For a more fashion-forward look, pair with a long dress or draped trousers, letting the sculptural gold presence at the wrist elevate the look to be elegant and strong, regardless of gender.

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