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Chanel Jewelry

Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.

Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”

Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.

The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.

Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.

Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.

In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.

Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Creator: Chanel
Circa 1980's Two rows of pearls and chain neckless Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1980's Two rows of pearls ( synthetic ) and chain neckless. Lenght= 95 cm Hook&eye closure Can be wear as a belt as well
Category

1980s European Contemporary Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings with costume pearly cabochons. Haute Couture Collection from the Coco era, signed with a cc on the clip. Additional information: Condition: Go...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Silvery Metal Flower Necklace with Costume Pearls and Resin, 2012
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal necklace with costume pearls and resin. 2012 Collection. To be mentioned, a petal is broken. Additional information: Condition: Good conditio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Lion Head Brooch, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch representing a lion head. 1983 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm Seller reference: BRB77
Category

1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Earrings Clips in Gold Metal, Mother-of-pearl and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Earrings clips in gold metal, mother-of-pearl and rhinestones. To note, slight oxidation of the metal. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 3 cm Condition: Very good condi...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Silvery Metal Pendant Brooch with Resin, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal pendant brooch with resin in red and pink tones. Spring-Summer 2004 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Mother of Pearl Camellia Earrings Fine Jewelry
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Mother of Pearl Camellia Earrings are pristine from the 2001 Fine Jewelry collection. Abstract mother of pearl camellia ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass-Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass-paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Seller Reference: BOB240
Category

1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Camellia Silvery Metal Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal and Costume Pearly Beads, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace in gold-plated metal and costume pearly beads. Jewelry from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimen...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Earrings in White Resin and Mirror Engraved with a CC Logo, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips dress in white resin and mirror engraved with a cc logo. Cruise Collection 1995. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2.3 cm Condition: Ver...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Black Enamel Ring with CC Center
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic. Chanel Black Enamel Ring with CC Center is in excellent condition. Black enamel, crystal embellishments with a worn gold fini...
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20th Century Chanel Jewelry

Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls. Diameter = 2,5 cm
Category

1970s European Contemporary Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel Necklace CC With Pearl and Gold color metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Necklace​​ ​​pendant​​ ​​Chanel​​ ​​logo​​ ​​CC​​ ​​in​​ ​​gold​​ ​​color​​ ​​metal​​ ​​and​​ ​​faux​​ ​​pearls​​ ​​ Length:​​ ​​35​​ ​​cm​​ ​​(13​.78​ ​​Inches) CC​​ ​​logo​​ ​​widt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Chanel Movie Clapper Brooch 2005
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Coco Movie brooch Spring - Summer 2005 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.8 cm x 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number:...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Clip-on Golden Metal Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Clip-on earrings in golden metal ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 3 cm Selle...
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel CC Composite Gold Tone Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel CC bracelet is a stunning fashion accessory. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it features the iconic CC logo in a composite de...
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2010s Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Pearly Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal earrings with costume pearly cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2.3 cm Seller Reference: BOB222
Category

1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Quilted Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Quilted Drop Earrings – beautiful yellow gold plated earrings that exude timeless elegance. These earrings feature a diamond shape at the top, which gracefully gives way to a dangling gold plated disc showcasing the signature Chanel quilted motif and the iconic interlocking 'C' logo. In true 80s Chanel fashion...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Camellia Earrings, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon. Fall-Winter 1997 Collection. Additional information: Condition: V...
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace Sautoir with Bows
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with bows. To be mentioned, two rings are oxidized. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 158 cm Sell...
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cuff Bracelets Composed of Seven Golden Metal Bracelets, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Cuff bracelet composed of seven golden metal bracelets interlaced with leather in different colors. Cruise 1993 Collection. Additional information: Conditio...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste and Costume Pearl, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste and costume pearl. Spring-Summer 1994 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dim...
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Two Knot Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace composed of two knot assembled rows of costume pearls, a pendant a golden metal fastener, and glass paste. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional info...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Camellia Pendant Brooch in Golden Metal and Beige Enamel, 2007
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Camellia pendant brooch in golden metal and beige enamel. Spring-Summer 2007 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Round Earrings, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal round earrings. Spring-Summer 1996 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Seller Refer...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with an old gold color and colored glass paste elements. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

CHANEL Black Chestplate Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful CHANEL chestplate necklace in black and silver. A wonderful piece of jewelry. Condition: very good Made in France Materials: Metal, resin Colors: silver, black Dimensions:...
Category

Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Multi-Row Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This Chanel is a multi-row long pearls necklace, pearly colored is amazing. The Jewelry is light gold-plated metal. The shape is asymmetrical with four strands of pearls, CC jewel on...
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2010s Italian Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Red Glass Pearls Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bracelet of red glass pearls. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 20 cm - Width: 6.5 cm Seller Ref...
Category

1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 80s Vintage Oversized Statement Earrings w/ Coral Gripoix Glass Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold plated - Each earring measures 2" in diameter - Gripoix glass cabochons - Clip-on earring backs - Made in France - Circa 1980s - By Chanel (signed on verso) - Excellent vintag...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 10 cm - Wid...
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel 1980s Logo Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning piece of vintage elegance, the Chanel 1980s Logo Medallion Necklace. This necklace features 11 gold-plated Chanel signature CC logo cutout charms with a sunbur...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a pair of exquisite earrings from the 1980s, the Chanel Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings. These earrings showcase the perfect combination of iconic Chanel design elements, m...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 180 cm Seller Reference: CB97
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet Ornamented with Charms
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal bracelet ornamented with charms. Haute Couture jewelry designed under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Not signed. Additional information: Condition: ...
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1990s Chanel Jewelry

2001 Vintage CHANEL Rhinestone Clover Brooch Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL clover brooch is crafted of gold toned metal featuring four main tear drop rhinestones as clover leaves surrounded my small rh...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Camellia Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Di...
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cruise Champagne Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones and Resin, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal bracelet with rhinestones and resin. Cruise 2018 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumferen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: BRB45
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Haute Couture Belt/ Necklace with Rhinestones, Pink and Blue Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture- Golden metal belt or necklace with rhinestones and pink and blue glass paste. Not signed Haute couture jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Category

1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Short Necklace Made Up of Several Rows of Green Glass Beads, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace made up of several rows of green glass beads mounted in knots. Jewelry dating from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good c...
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace in Golden Metal with Quilted Elements, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace in golden metal with quilted elements and centered with a hat. Jewelry from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very go...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Short Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace in golden metal from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 41 cm Seller Reference: CB221
Category

20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings with Costume Pearly Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with costume pearly cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 6.5 cm Seller Refe...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal bracelet with glass paste. Work from the Gripoix atelier for the house of Chanel. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 17...
Category

1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHANEL off-white FAUX PEARL DOUBLE STRAND Necklace Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage double tour faux pearl necklace with gold-tone hook closure. Has been worn and shows some wear to the small pearls on the closure. Overall in excellent ...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Silvery Metal Belt with Pink Leather, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal belt with pink leather, resin, and rhinestones. Fall-Winter 2004 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with a Baroque Design
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a baroque design. Jewelry from the middle of the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Leng...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Brooch, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with costume pearly drops. Fall-Winter 1997 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 7 cm...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Belt Ornamented with Cabochons Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Impressive golden metal belt inspired by the Byzantine style, ornamented with multicolored glass paste cabochons. Haute Couture Collection. Not signed creation from the Dene...
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1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

1995 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Long Chain Necklace CC No.5 Camellia Lion Clover
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL long chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain interlaced with black leather featuring 18 Chanel’s iconic CC Camellia No.5 Cl...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

1980s Chanel Gold Tone Diamond-Quilted Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone diamond-quilted earrings featuring gold-tone metal, these earrings display one of the maison's most iconic signatures "the diamond-quilted finish", a clip-on f...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cuff Bracelet in Black Bakelite, Silvery Metal, and Resin
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Cuff bracelet in black bakelite, silvery metal, and resin. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm - Length: 18 cm ...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Gold Metal Necklace and Glass Paste Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal necklace and glass paste pendant. Collection 2cc3. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 50 cm - Pendant: 6...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste and Costume Pearly Drops
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste and costume pearly drops. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5 cm Seller reference: ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal earrings with glass-paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 2.5 cm Seller Reference: BOB237
Category

1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Pair of Clip-on earrings in gold metal and rhinestone Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Clip-on earrings in gold metal and rhinestone. Length = 7 cm
Category

1980s European Baroque Revival Vintage Chanel Jewelry

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Questions About Chanel Jewelry
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    You can find a variety of second-hand Chanel bags online at boutiques and auction houses. You may also be able to find Chanel bags in consignment and vintage boutiques. It helps to know how to authenticate a Chanel bag to ensure you’re getting a legitimate Chanel handbag. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    An authentic Chanel VIP gift bag or gift item may be given to a few loyal VIP customers who regularly visit the store and spend a significant amount of money on their products. It is not something that the general population can purchase. These gift items are all made with the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that you expect from anything with the Chanel brand. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
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    How to clean white Chanel bags as they are susceptible to light and can turn yellow if exposed for too long by polishing the leather gently with a natural-coloured soft woollen cloth or pat with a fine woollen cloth when wet. Shop a range of authentic Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
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    To clean a Chanel lambskin bag, Chanel recommends using a soft cloth and avoiding any care products that may alter the finish of your handbag. To reduce the appearance of marks on the surface of lambskin leather, gently rub it in a circular motion. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Chanel fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Fake Chanel bags aren’t easy to spot — especially if you’re shopping online. Forgeries are getting increasingly difficult to identify, but there are a few clues that might indicate a Chanel bag is a counterfeit. Bags made in the mid-1980s and later have a serial number at the bottom of the bag, and this number should match the one on the Chanel authenticity card. The Cs in the clasp should have flat, not rounded, edges, and the right-hand C will always overlap the one on the left at the top, with the overlapping reversed at the bottom. The screw on the clasp will have a flat or star head — never a Phillips head. The zipper should have the Lampo logo on the back of the slider, and the bag should come in a duster bag with the Chanel logo printed in white in the center. The diamond-pattern quilting on the bag should be flawless and perfectly aligned, even where there’s a pocket. The lining should lie tight and flat against the interior — never creased or lumpy. The inside of the bag should have the Chanel logo followed by “Made in Italy” or “Made in France.” To ensure you’re purchasing an authentic Chanel bag, buy from a reputable seller that carefully vets their offerings. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you style your Chanel jacket is a matter of preference. Some people like to wear casual clothing, so the Chanel jacket stands out. Others prefer an entire Chanel ensemble with a jacket for an all-over look. Accessorizing your Chanel jacket with a scarf is also a very popular option. Find Chanel jackets on 1stDibs along with a variety of Chanel clothing to create eye-catching ensembles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuck the chain inside your Chanel bag through its holes and store it in a dust-free environment and avoid touching or bumping into any other items while they're hanging out of sight. Shop a range of vintage and modern Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn’t have a specific men’s shoe division but they do have a sneakers line that can be worn by any gender. These sneakers come in a variety of colors with different fabrics and all feature Chanel’s outstanding quality. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel shoes and other accessories from some top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s sunglasses as they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel sunglasses and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel sunglasses and other accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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