We have a weakness for vintage jewelry -- especially for pieces by Ugo Correani.

The Milanese designer's ostentatious, chunky creations were perfectly suited to the 1970s and 1980s, when he first made his mark on the fashion world.

This vintage choker, for sale at Yoox.com, is a perfect example of Correani's conceptual approach to design. (The metal, open frame reminds of us a little of a Slinky.) As you may have guessed, this particular necklace is from the 1980s, when jewelry was always big and bold.

It's no surprise to us that Correani is regularly called upon by designers like Versace and Lagerfeld when they need jewelry for their latest collections.