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Maison Goossens was founded by French jeweler Robert Goossens (1927-2016) and is known for its collaborations with some of the most well-known fashion designers of the 20^th century. Though known for costume jewelry, Robert Goossens was a classically trained goldsmith. He grew up in the trade – his father was a caster – and apprenticed with goldsmiths who produced decorative objects for Cartier and Mellerio.

In the 1950’s Robert Goossens began collaborating with Coco Chanel and developed the Byzantine style of costume jewelry for which Chanel is still known. Goossens’ collaborations with couturiers expanded to include Balenciaga, Madame Gres, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and Christian Lacroix.

This splendid necklace has elaborate links that resemble knotted rope or twisting snakes.

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