Rare CLAIRE DEVE 1980s Earrings designer-james-galanos 5" in diameter

5" in diameter

That same detailing is used on each cuff and the tie belt

You can see this exact construction technique used in a sleeveless verion of this Connolly dress sold at Christies in 2009:

The skirt sweeps out from that high waist and the back is left bare

The shape is that classic cocoon with all the volume on the top and a narrowing as it gets near the hem

Rare CLAIRE DEVE 1980s Earrings designer-james-galanos 5" in diameterA fine and rare vintage pair Claire Deve ear drops. Gilt Etruscan style drops with vibrant blue art glass cabochons and red and "amethyst" Swarovski crystals. Signed items retain original gilt gilt metal clip backs. 2 3 4" H x 1 1 8" W Item #DS022