Mimi Di N Turtle Belt Gold Tone Metal Vintage 1975

Vintage Mimi Di N turtle buckle belt dated 1975 Flat omega chain/gas pipe belt stretches from 27.5 inches to about 33.5 inches Signed Mimi Di N 1975 on the back of each cast turtle shaped buckle piece Bright gold tone plating In excellent vintage condition with no plating loss or crimps. While Sicilian born Mimi di Nascemi studied at the Philadelphia museum school she worked for a company that manufactured jewelry for Schiaparelli. She later studied and Paris and then worked with Arnold Scaasi and for Brania. Mimi started her own company in 1962 and designed both jewelry and belt buckles. Her pieces are sometimes dated in the 70's and 80's. It is unclear exactly when jewelry operations ceased. The current company sells only belt buckles and belt strips.