Chanel Pearl Necklace/Sautoir with Costume Pearls, 1985
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Length: 31.5 in (800 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
- Reference Number:
Chanel
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
![](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/v_35362/DEALER_STOREFRONT_CAROUSEL/1683888386_1tjrq/Capturedecran2023-05-12a12.57.36.png)
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, France
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Chanel Glass Paste Necklace, 1990sBy ChanelLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRChanel - (Made in France) Golden metal and glass paste necklace holding a pendant brooch. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Ver...Category
1990s French More Necklaces
- Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Openwork Pendant, 1993By ChanelLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRChanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace holding a golden metal openwork pendant with glass paste. 1993 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good ...Category
1990s French More Necklaces
- Yves Saint Laurent Beaten Golden Metal NecklaceBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRYves Saint Laurent - Beaten golden metal necklace. To be mentioned, the metal formed a patina. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 94 cm Seller Re...Category
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
- Gripoix Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal and Glass Paste, 1960sBy Maison GripoixLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRGripoix - Necklace in gold-plated metal and glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 100 cm Seller Reference: BC200Category
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
MaterialsGold Plate
- Dior Massai Necklace Made of Rhinestones and Copper Pearls, 2000sBy Christian DiorLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRDior - (Made in France) Massai necklace made of rhinestones and copper pearls. Jewelry from the 2000s designed under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Additional information:...Category
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
- Chanel Collier Cross Necklace, 1993By ChanelLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRChanel - (Made in France) Cross necklace in rock crystal, gold metal and glass paste. Spring-Summer 1993 Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good cond...Category
1990s French More Necklaces
- Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold and Red Garnet, Handcrafted Grain Chain NecklaceBy Maria KotsoniLocated in Nicosia, CYThe ‘Grain’, chain necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This impressive chain necklace, features seven individual grains set with Red Garnets totaling 1,16 c...Category
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
MaterialsGarnet, Yellow Gold
- 108.94ct Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18k White GoldLocated in BEVERLY HILLS, CAImportant grand 108.94ct emerald and diamond necklace. High jewelry necklace, typically created by the major jewelry houses or seen at auction. 13 pear...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18K GoldLocated in Houston, TX18K yellow gold necklace featuring cabochon blue sapphires and diamonds. There are 91.37 carats of sapphires and 7.97 carats of round diamonds. The drop includes a flower with casc...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
- Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Cross with Coral and GranulationLocated in Athens, GR18k gold classic cross completely handmade with coral and granulation decoration. The cross is adorned with coral, which adds a pop of color to the piece. Coral is a natural gemstone...Category
Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsCoral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Makur Designs Diamond NecklaceLocated in Derby, NYMakur Designs Diamond Necklace This stunning Makur Designs Diamond Necklace features an oval two-tone design for a modern and eye-catching look. The alternating yellow gold and whit...Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cultured Pearl NecklaceLocated in Derby, NYComplete your classic luxury look with this 17" strand of cultured pearls. These 8.5-9 mm pearls are a luminous white to light rose in color. They are considered "clean" meaning very few blemishes. The ball clasp is 14 Kt white gold. This is a fantastic value for these beautiful pearls. From the first pearl finding traced back to 420 when a fragment was found in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess, to chic Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn, to the current trend of layering multiple strands...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
MaterialsPearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
From the Runway to Rihanna, These Chanel Pearl Sunglasses Are the Peak of ’90s Chic
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.