Chanel Gold Spring CC Logo Turnlock Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Logo CC Turnlock Gold Choker Necklace Rare 90's Vintage Gold-Tone Metal Metal Finish: High Polish Measurements: Chain Length 16"
Chanel Gold Spring CC Logo Turnlock Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Logo CC Turnlock Gold Choker Necklace Rare 90's Vintage Gold-Tone Metal Metal Finish: High Polish Measurements: Chain Length 16"
Chanel Chunky Gold Chain CC Logo Choker Baroque Style Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2020 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 18", adjustable Comes with box IMPORTANT I...
Chanel CC Logo Faux Pearl Choker Necklace, Gold-Tone, 2000s
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This stunning Chanel CC logo faux pearl choker necklace from the 2000s is a coveted statement piece that embodies the quintessential Chanel aesthetic.
Vintage CHANEL Address Medallion Chain Fringe CC Logo Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Address Medallion Chain Fringe CC Logo Choker Necklace Measurements: Pendant Height: 4.40 inches (11.2 cm) Wearable Length: 15.94 inches (40.5 cm) Features: - 100% A...
Chanel 2024 Collection Pearl Choker Necklace With 'CC' Logo Heart Pendants
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel 2024 Collection Pearl Choker Necklace With 'CC' Logo Heart Pendants From the Spring‑Summer 2024 Pre‑Collection is this pearl choker adorned with three hold heart ...
Chanel Curb Link Necklace c2022 17" Choker Blackened Metal Half CC Crystal Logo
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
The chic curb-link necklace features a crystal-embellished 'half' CC logo in alternating form.
Crystal, Base Metal
Chanel Gold Vintage 90's 1996 Spring Logo Cc Turnlock Choker Rare Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Logo CC Turnlock Gold Choker Necklace Rare 90's Vintage Gold-Tone Metal Metal Finish: High Polish Measurements: Chain Length 16"
$567Sale Price|75% Off
Chanel B24 Collection Pearl and Enamel Black White CC Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Collection: Chanel B24 Collection Design: Pearl choker necklace with enamel CC accent beads Color: Ivory pearls with gold-tone hardware and black enamel detailing Logo: Interlocking ...
Chanel White Pearl Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Details White faux pearl beads Choker-length necklace Signature CC logo detailing Metal hardware closure Made in France (or Italy, depending on piece) Timeless Chanel jewelry design ...
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logo Chain Link Collar Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length: 21” Comes with box IMPORTANT...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logo Flower Medallion Collar Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Collection: 23 Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 20.5 inches Comes with box IM...
Gold
Vintage Chanel Gold Textured CC Logo Faux Pearl Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 16" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Th...
Gold
Vintage CHANEL Faux Pearl CC Logo Triple Strand Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1993 collection Gold Plated, faux pearls The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 15" Comes with ...
Gold
Rare Chanel Cruise 2005 Beach Charms Resin CC Choker Necklace by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptionally rare Chanel Cruise 2005 Beach Charms Choker Necklace, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, celebrating the playful spirit of the House's legendary Cruise collections.
Rare Chanel 1992 turnlock choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Runway 1992 quilted gold leather turnlock CC logo choker necklace 24k gold plated very good condition
Chanel 1995 Spring 'Barbie' Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Livingston, NJ
A rare gem from Chanel’s 1995 Spring collection, this iconic Barbie choker is a collector’s favorite and one of the most sought-after colorways ever produced.
Chanel Vintage 2005 White Pearls Large CC Logo Crystals Flower Blossom Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2005 Massive Large CC Logo Crystals Layer Flower Blossom White Round Circle Pearls Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Tone Very good co...
Silver Plate
Chanel Pearl Choker Necklace With Crystal Embellished 'Chanel' Signature
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Pearl Choker Necklace With Crystal Embellished 'Chanel' Signature From the Fall-Winter2023 Collection is this pearl choker adorned with a 'Chanel' signature pendan...
Crystal, Pearl
Chanel Faux Pearls and Logo-Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel logo-pendant necklace featuring white/silver-tone faux-pearl embellishment, crystal embellishment, signature interlocking CC logo, logo pendant, adjustable fit, lobster claw f...
Chanel 95P 1995 Barbie Collection Logo Plate Strass Interwoven Leather Choker
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1995 95P Barbie Collection, iconic, rare, highly sought after. This stunning vintage CHANEL necklace features the iconic leather-woven chain in gold-tone metal, a signature ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Interlocking CC Sunburst Medallion Necklace circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Interlocking CC Sunburst Medallion Necklace from the circa 1980s is a striking vintage jewelry piece that exemplifies Chanel’s timeless elegance and bold design aesthetic....
Vintage 2002 CHANEL Logo Camellia Resin Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 2002 CHANEL Logo Camellia Resin Flower Necklace Measurements: Large Camellia: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Total Length: 31.49 inches (80 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - I...
Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace Measurements: Pendant: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Diameter Magnifying Glass:1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Chain Length: 70.86 inch...
Chanel Micro Flap Bag Charm Chain Choker Necklace with Matelasse Chain
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Micro Flap Bag Charm Chain Choker Necklace seamlessly blends the essence of the iconic brand's jewelry and handbags.
Chanel 2007 Collier CC Pearls n beads tassel on chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace PE2007 collection mid-length or short composed of a gold metal chain decorated with a "pompom" of gold metal beads, fancy beads and CC logo. Total length of the neckl...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Velvet Choker Necklace, Cruciform Amethyst Glass, 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A seriously cool Chanel Renaissance velvet choker from the 2017 collection. The detail is what holds it together, rich and deliberate, with a slightly rebellious edge. Cruciform moti...
2023 Chanel Collier et boucles d'oreille XL Earrings Studs and Necklace CC Set
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set, SS2023 collection, composed of a choker necklace with 2 rows of white fancy pearl, central motif in gold metal with square pendant decorated with a CC logo inlaid with wh...
Zircon
Vintage Chanel 'Madamoiselle' Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage 'Coco Chanel' necklace from Chanel. Made in France, 1970's. 24ct gold plated chunky, circular double-sided medallions embossed with continuous 'Chanel' logo, with every secon...
Gold Plate
Vintage 'Madamoiselle' Coco Chanel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage 'Coco Chanel' necklace from Chanel. Made in France, 1970's. 24ct gold plated chunky, circular double-sided medallions embossed with continuous 'Chanel' logo, with every secon...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Chain Rhinestone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s collectible Gold Chain Rhinestone Necklace. Gold Plated with polish finish, signature interlocking CC logo, spring ring fastening. Size CC pendant 1.25” x 1.75”. Clear rhi...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1 6/8 inches X 1 6/8 inches (biggest) Wearable Length: 15 inches This Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Medallion...
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold & Silver Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This one-of-a-kind and rare piece is a vintage CHANEL necklace. Designed with gold and silver metals, you will find all along the neckline small to flowers composed of gold and cryst...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
CHANEL CC Logo Bordeaux Pearl Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Single strand bordeaux glass pearl necklace. - Each pearl has CC metal logo. - Adjustable hook closure. - Signed CHANEL 2 CC 8 Made in France on ...
Gold Plate
$576Sale Price|55% Off
Chanel CC B25 White Pearl Long Necklace Layered Choker
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel CC B25 Pearl Long Necklace Timeless elegance meets iconic design with this Chanel CC B25 Pearl Long Necklace.
$742Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Black Triple Layer Beaded Crystal Rhinestones CC Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Make a bold yet elegant statement with this stunning Chanel choker from the Fall-Winter Collection. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this three-row choker features altern...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Ruby Logo CC Coco Round Circle Spiral Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Gold Openwork Logo CC Coco Circle Medallion Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Round Openwork Medallion Dots Charm Pendant Long Double Layer Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace Bracelet, Gold To...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Gold Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Long Double Layer Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Ton...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage RIHANNA CHANEL Logo Heraldic Seal Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage RIHANNA CHANEL Logo Heraldic Seal Medallion Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Width: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Chain: 31.69 inches (80.5 cm) As seen on RIHANNA.
Chanel Vintage 1988 Gripoix Emerald Maltese Logo Large Pearls Openwork Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 25 Vintage Gripoix Emerald Green Cabochon Round Maltese Logo CC Openwork Large White Pearls Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Textured Iconic CC Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Pendant is in very good con...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Rare Large Knot Bow Circle Medallion CC Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Round Knot Bow Openwork Medallion Charm Pendant Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Rare 1993 Iconic Large CC Clear Lava Long Octagon Rope Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 93 A Iconic Classic Unisex Large CC Coco Logo Clear Lava Long Octagon Textured Relief Engraving Rope Spring Ring Interlocked Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist La...
Gold
Chanel Beaded Marble Flower Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Beaded Marble Flower Belt Necklace in excellent condition.
Vintage Chanel Double Strand Pearl and Bow Station Necklace, 2006
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel double strand faux pearl sautoir necklace with bow and CC logo stations, from Spring/Summer 2006.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel by Lagerfeld Runway Tartan Choker Sautoir Métiers d'Art 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sensational runway piece - a Chanel Pearl & Tartan Choker Sautoir from the 2012- 2013 Métiers d'art Collection. Chanel's Métiers d'art collections, launched annually since 200...
Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Iconic Statement No. 5 Rope Chain Charm Necklace 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A seriously spectacular Chanel CC Charm Necklace from the Spring Summer 2013 Collection.
1995 CHANEL Vintage Runway ARCHIVAL Chocolate Brown Tweed Boucle Suit Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
Styled in the photos with a CHANEL Vintage CC Logo Large Gold Tone Cross Brooch & Pendant 1994, a CHANEL By Coco CHANEL Vintage Large Pearl Gold Filigree Earrings C.1960s-70, a ...
2013 CHANEL SINGLE Strand Pearl CC logo necklace Retail $1200
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
2013 Chanel Single Strand pearl Necklace 20 inches in length Comes with Pre Owned Chanel Box
Rare Chanel Runway Gold-Tone Logo Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Bethesda, MD
Rare, important Chanel runway giant medallion necklace from the Spring 1993 collection with six large hand-carved medallions featuring iconic Chanel logos, including the CC, Chanel C...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Larger piece bears name "Chanel" on the edges and CC stamp in the middle. A small chain at the end allows to alternate from choker to more of a shorter necklace look.
Chanel Runway Look Diamanté Embellished Gunmetal Coloured Chunky Chain Choker
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Chanel Rhinestone Embellished Grey Chain Choker Necklace.
Base Metal
Chanel Two-Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite and elegant piece is made from gold tone metal. The two strands meet at the base of the round pendant with bears name "Paris Chanel Rue Cambon" and CC logo on the rais...
Chanel 1980s Vintage Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1980s Vintage Medallion Necklace CHANEL 31 Rue Cambon Paris CC Medallion Gold Plated Necklace. This stunning necklace is collar length with antique Chanel medallions. Classi...
Gold Plate
Iconic Chanel Vintage Gripoix CC Pendant Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bethesda, MD
Iconic Chanel vintage gold-tone necklace with a large interlocking CC logo pendant inlaid with red and green gripoix glass stones.
Brass
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Quilted 'CC' Medallion Coin Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Choker style. Gold-tone metal construction. Medallion links with quilted etching and 'CC' logo.
Chanel CC Logo Vintage Choker Necklace, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s cc dangling logo choker necklace. Gold tone hardware.
Chanel Ltd Edition 'CC' Logo Pearl Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Ltd Edition 'CC' Logo Pearl Choker Necklace Oversized baby pink faux pearl choker encased in clear resin and detailed with gold 'CC' logo embellishments.
Chanel Celeste Blue Gripoix Choker Necklace with CC Logo Clasp
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel celeste gripoix choker with silver snap logo clasp. Recently restrung. Comes with original box. Missing year tag.
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Pearl Glass Bead Multi Layer Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1996 CHANEL CC Logo Pearl Iridescent Lucite Glass Bead Multi Layer Choker Necklace Measurements: Pearl Diameter: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Drop: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length...
Chanel Strauss/Crystal Logo Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Strauss/Crystal Logo Choker Necklace Black crystals in champagne gold hardware.
Crystal
1980s Chanel Gold Logo Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1980s Chanel Choker necklace in a brilliant gold! Two CC medallions at either side of the necklace with 5 layers Of rope chains.
Gold Plate
Chanel CC 1980s Statement Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everyone needs a great vintage Chanel piece! Circa early 1980s, this gold plated Chanel choker features linked spheres with the iconic CC logo. Includes a spring-ring closure and is ...
Chanel CC 1980s Statement Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everyone needs a great vintage Chanel piece! Circa early 1980s, this gold plated Chanel choker features linked spheres with the iconic CC logo. Includes a spring-ring closure and is ...
runway CHANEL KARL LAGERFELD AW17 resin coated pearl CC logo choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL KARL LAGERFELD AW17 resin coated pearl CC logo choker necklace Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall Winter 2017 Runway Material: Resin Pattern: Solid...
CHANEL 00T rainbow crystal CC logo black lace yellow suede choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 00T rainbow crystal CC logo black lace yellow suede choker necklace Reference: TGAS/C02034 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 00T Material: Metal, Lace Color: ...
Vintage CHANEL Logo Oval Medallion Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Oval Medallion Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.22 inches (3.1 cm) Overall Length: 16.92 inches (43 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Iconic CHANE...
Vintage CHANEL Regal Crown Logo Coin Medallion Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Regal Crown Logo Coin Medallion Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Wearable Length: 15.74 inches (40 cm) until 16.92 inches (43 cm) Features: -...
CHANEL Vintage gold CC diamond matelasse coin charm choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold CC diamond matelasse coin charm choker necklace Reference: TGAS/D00985 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Logomania Closu...
Gold
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Sunburst Openwork Medallion Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Sunburst Openwork Medallion Charm Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Wearable Length: 18.50 inches to 19.68 inches (47 cm to 50 cm) As seen on...
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Sunburst Openwork Medallion Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Sunburst Openwork Medallion Charm Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Wearable Length: 18.50 inches to 19.68 inches (47 cm to 50 cm) As seen on...
Chanel CC Logo Crystal and Pearl Star Necklace Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel CC logo Crystal and Pearl Star Necklace Gold Tone.
Crystal, Pearl, Gold
CHANEL Muted Gold Tone Chain Taupe Leather Woven CC Turnlock Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL circa 2012 choker necklace comes in muted gold tone matte metal with a chain strap woven with taupe leather and CC logo turn lock closure.
rare CHANEL 10P faux pearl CC logo charm chain fringe wrap necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 10P faux pearl CC logo charm chain fringe wrap necklace Reference: TGAS/D00678 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 10P Material: Faux Pearl, Metal Color: G...
Chanel Vintage S/S1995 Barbie Black Gold Chain Leather CC 95P Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare and iconic vintage Chanel choker from the Spring 1995 "Barbie" collection. This signature piece features a 24K gold-plated chain interwoven with glossy black patent leather, cre...
CHANEL White Faux Pearl and Logo CC Goldtone Collar Necklace c. 2000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL White Faux Pearl and Logo CC Goldtone Collar Necklace c. 2000 Age: 2000 Materials: goldtone wire, faux pearls. Features C-shaped gold wire collar with two oversized faux pe...
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.