Composition: metal, lucite, crystal stones Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 cm Color: gray, gold, black Label: “ALEXIS BITTAR" Country: USA Period: 2005-2015 Market value: 100-150 EUR
These earrings are designed by Alexis Bittar, part of his iconic Lucite series. The earrings are dome-shaped, made of hand-sculpted Lucite, encrusted with varying sizes of gray and black Swarovski-like crystals. The earrings are part of the “Lucite & Crystal Collection,” one of Bittar’s most recognizable lines. “ALEXIS BITTAR” is marked on the metal plate, as is customary with his original pieces. This style of earrings dates from around 2005-2015, a period when Bittar achieved his greatest commercial success and his work was sold in Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and other high-end stores.
Alexis Bittar is considered one of the most important jewelry designers of the early 21st century in the United States, having won a CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) award. His work is often described as sculptural, futuristic, yet elegant. Jewelry from Lucite collections is still actively collected, especially from limited edition collections.
Alexis Bittarbegan designing in the 1990s in New York, known for his Lucite collections, collaborated with Burberry, Michael Kors, Patricia Field, and his creations were worn by celebrities such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, and Lady Gaga.
