A Seat at the Table
ERA: The corner office, circa 1988
STYLE NOTES: Confident Elegance, Understated Power, Matte Gold, Organic & Architectural
PAIRS WELL WITH: A tailored blazer, the quiet confidence of a boardroom, and a celebratory toast to a milestone achieved. This is not jewelry for a girl; it is armor for a woman.
The Character Arc
This isn't just jewelry; it's a rite of passage. From the design house of Anne Klein, a brand that revolutionized the way powerful women dressed, comes this exquisite vintage set—a wearable testament to ambition and elegance.
This is the art of power dressing, perfected. A substantial plait of confident, muted matte gold forms the necklace, designed to rest with authority at the collarbone. Interspersed are lustrous baroque pearls, each one imperfectly perfect, their organic shapes speaking of wisdom gained through experience. The matching clip-on earrings echo the design: a bold circle of gold, protecting a single, knowing pearl at its center. This is a design language that speaks of both strength and grace.
This is the ultimate gift to commemorate a significant moment—a graduation, a promotion, a milestone anniversary. It is a tangible congratulations, a passing of the torch. It says, "I see your strength. I celebrate your success." It is the armor you wear to claim what you have earned.
Wear it and take your seat at the table.
Description
Maker: Anne Klein
Era: Likely Circa 1980s-1990s
Materials: Matte Gold-Tone Metal, Faux Baroque Pearls.
Signature: The necklace features the iconic double-sided Anne Klein hang tag with the Lion Head logo and brand name script. The back of the earrings and the necklace chain links feature the signature "AK" texture and stamp.
Measurements:
Necklace: Approx. 19 inches long.
Weight: A substantial 70g.
Earrings: Approx. 0.86 inches in diameter.
Weight: 10.7g (for the pair).
Condition: VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (9/10)
This is a beautifully preserved set showing minimal signs of use overall. The matte gold finish is rich, and the pearls are in excellent condition. As is common with this type of clasp, there is a small, localized area of finish wear/gold loss right at the mechanical connection point of the necklace clasp from being opened and closed. This is entirely concealed when the necklace is worn and does not affect its beauty or structural integrity. The price reflects this minor, honest sign of its history.
