1969 Pierre Cardin Chrome Collar | Own A Museum Piece

This dramatic 1969 Pierre Cardin chrome collar necklace is highly collectible. Pierre Cardin Collar Necklace DetailsLong collar necklace.The large abstract pendant hangs from the collar with a hook.The pendant includes round disks enameled in orange and blue concentric circles.Chrome-plated on brass.Rectangular chrome links on the back allow this piece to set into the contours of your neck.Cardin made several iterations of this design in 1969, including bracelets and earrings.Versions of this necklace are seen in museum collections around the world. VINTAGE CONDITION SHOP MORE VINTAGE NECKLACES Shop more vintage necklaces ABOUT PIERRE CARDIN About Pierre CardinPierre Cardin, at the height of his powers in the 1960s & 1970s, designed some of the most futuristic jewelry, clothing & hats of the era. Famous for using geometric and bubble shapes, his clothes often looked more like art than practical fashion.The BeginningBorn in Italy in 1922, Cardin grew up in France and began apprenticing as a tailor at age 14.  Cardin moved to Paris in 1945. There, he studied architecture and worked with fashion designer Paquin after World War II.  He moved on to Elsa Schiaparelli and then became head of design at Christian Dior.  His Own HouseCardin founded his own haute couture house in 1950. His career was launched when he designed about 30 costumes for “the party of the century”, a masquerade ball in Venice in September 1951. A fashion innovator, Cardin was among the first couture designers to launch a ready-to-wear line.OverexposureA trailblazer in licensing his name for products such as perfume and automobiles, and using his logo on accessories and furniture, Cardin eventually overexposed his brand.  New AppreciationIn the 2000s, he reclaimed control of his branding and emerged with new designs and the renovation of the castle ruins in Lacoste, Vaucluse, once inhabited by the Marquis de Sade.  Cardin died in December 2020.Curious to learn more? Check out our blog post, Forever Fashion,  on this iconic designer. SHIPPING & RETURNS We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757. SIGN UP FOR SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS Photos copyright © 2025 Madge’s Hatbox Vintage. Join our Facebook group, Mad About Vintage, for weekly specials.