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✨ ARCHIVAL PIECE ✨ Authentic 2003 Tarina Tarantino x Sanrio Hello Kitty \"Bauble Kitty\" Toggle Choker Necklace in Opal LavenderFeatures original large exclusive pastel candy-color Hello Kitty × Tarina bauble bead. Recently minis of these bauble beads were released from archives styled as bracelets and necklace in combination with pearls.This is a highly coveted, investment-grade collector’s piece from the inaugural November 2003 collaboration between luxury jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino and Sanrio.Unlike mass-market Sanrio merchandise, this initial high-end couture line was handcrafted in Los Angeles and sold strictly through premium boutiques and luxury department stores. It is a defining statement piece of early 2000s Y2K luxury streetwear and \"Kidult\" fashion history.Product Details:
Collection: Tarina Tarantino x Sanrio Hello Kitty Inaugural Collection (Debut Year: 2003)
Design Line: \"Bauble Kitty\" Toggle ChokerStyle: Heavy-gauge silvertone statement chain with a front-facing toggle clasp closure.Colorway: Pastel Candy-Color Opal Lavender (A stunning pastel lavender infused with a pearlescent swirl finish).Markings: Authentic, stamped with the original copyright metal tag (© 1976, 2003 SANRIO / TARINA TARANTINO) on the clasp. Bauble charm is embossed on the rear. Condition:
Overall: Very Good Vintage Condition.
Lucite Head Pendant: Features some minor, natural internal crazing (fine, microscopic hairline fractures inside the acrylic). This is incredibly common and expected for authentic 20+ year-old vintage Tarina Tarantino Lucite. It gives the bead a beautiful, multi-dimensional, crackled crystal look under direct light and does not compromise the structural integrity or smoothness of the surface.Hardware: The heavy silvertone chain holds an excellent, bright luster with minimal surface wear. The toggle bar and stamping tag are fully intact and functional.Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Ships securely packaged to preserve its vintage condition.
