Chanel Large Gold CC Logo Coco Chanel Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL LARGE GOLD CC LOGO COCO CHANEL MEDALLION PENDANT NECKLACE A/W 2018 Collection Chanel large gold plated medallion necklace in excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s LAGERFELD CHANEL Reversible Logo & Coco Figural Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous reversible Vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Charm Necklace. Crafted in gold plated metal. Featuring eleven weighty medallion style charms with the CHANEL name embellished on on...
Gold Plate
CHANEL 10C Runway CC Logo Faux Pearl Sautoir coco figurine charm necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 10C Runway CC Logo Faux Pearl Sautoir coco figurine charm necklace Reference: SNKO/A00830 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Venice Charms Sautoir Necklace Collecti...
Chanel Vintage 1995 Gold Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
24k Gold
Chanel Vintage 1970s Iconic Gold Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Classic Iconic Textured Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
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 Chanel by Lagerfeld Double Sided Coco Logo Collar, Glass Drop 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Chanel Coco Collar. Crafted in gold plated metal and glass. Featuring a double stack ring chain with a pendant that portrays Coco Chanel on one side and the CHANE...
Vintage CHANEL golden chain necklace, chain belt with round logo COCO top.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980s. Vintage CHANEL golden chain necklace, chain belt with round logo COCO cutout pendant top.
Gold Plate
Chanel Cruise 2019 Painted Pearl Coco Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1302 Brand Chanel Date 2019 Serial No. A19C __________________________________ Metal Gold Plate Length Appro x 110cm __________________________________ C...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Chanel COCO Logo Double Necklace or Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel COCO double belt necklace with rhinestone name plate. Can be worn single or double. Pendant: Length 3" - Height 0.75". Collection Spring 2002. Comes with original dust cover o...
Chanel Coco Logo Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Coco Logo Link Chain Necklace by Chanel Details: Length: 15.5" Weight: 50.5 grams Width: 8" Stamped Hallmarks: Chanel 750 1F927 *Free Shipping within the United Sta...
Yellow Gold
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Kim Kardashian Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Kim Kardashian Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) excluding the bail Width: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) Chain: 31 4/...
Vintage Coco Chanel Logo CC Gilt Pearl “Sautoir” Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In all Coco Chanel fashion the unusual necklace is adorned by a red "gripoix" square which has the Chanel double CC logo stamped in the center, completed by a large creamy faux pearl...
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. Maybe ...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
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W 1.46 in L 64.18 in
Chanel Vintage Extra Long Pearls Trio CC Logo Coco Strands Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2017 100 Year Anniversary Extra Long White Pearls Trio Pendant CC Logo Coco Strands Layers Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Tone Logo Demi Parure with Coco Chanel Portrait, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980s Chanel demi parure features embossed logo and a portrait of Coco Chanel on long 34" necklace with matching earrings.
Gold
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W 0.4 in L 37.41 in
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
24k Gold
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W 0.4 in L 37.41 in
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
24k Gold
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W 0.4 in L 37.41 in
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
24k Gold
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W 0.4 in L 37.41 in
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
24k Gold
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W 1.46 in L 64.18 in
Chanel Vintage Extra Long Pearls Trio CC Logo Coco Strands Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2017 100 Year Anniversary Extra Long White Pearls Trio Pendant CC Logo Coco Strands Layers Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Medallion Pendant 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 1985 Huge Long Logo CC Coco Baroque Pendant Round Ball Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1985 Unisex Huge Baroque Textured Relief Logo CC Coco Pendant Round Circle Exotic Ball Long Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Layer Necklace, Gold Tone Very good con...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1993 Large Logo CC Coco Knot Bow Circle Medallion 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 Logo Coco Horse Rider Oval Medallion Relief Layers Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Iconic Double CC Logo Navy Blue Leather intertwined Chain Linked Modernist Elegant Necklace Belt, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Can be used as ...
Chanel COCO Logo Double Chain Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel COCO double belt necklace with rhinestone name plate. Can be worn single or double. Pendant: Length 3" - Height 0.75". Collection Spring 2002. Comes with original dust cover o...
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned long chunky link chain necklace featuring a massive COCO CHANEL cutout openwork medallion pendant. Hook closure. Embossed CHANEL on the hook. Indicative ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned long chunky link chain necklace featuring a massive COCO CHANEL cutout openwork medallion pendant. Can be used as a single/double strand necklace or as a b...
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Kim Kardashian Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Kim Kardashian Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) excluding the bail Width: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) Chain: 31 4/...
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Inès de la Fressange Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage COCO CHANEL Cutout Openwork Logo Medallion Inès de la Fressange Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) Width: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) Chain: 31.10 inches (79 ...
Vintage Chanel Coco Chanel Cut Out Gold Logo Medallion Necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular piece of Chanel heritage jewellery. A Vintage Chanel Coco Chanel Cut Out Necklace of the boldest proportions. So symbolic of the early 1980s Chanel Catwalk. Crafted in ...
Gold Plate
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W 1.46 in L 64.18 in
Chanel Vintage Extra Long Pearls Trio CC Logo Coco Strands Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2017 100 Year Anniversary Extra Long White Pearls Trio Pendant CC Logo Coco Strands Layers Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace.
Gold Plate
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W 0.28 in L 18.9 in
CHANEL 2024 Heart Logo CC Coco Love Crystals White Beads Pearls Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
CHANEL 2024 Heart Love Logo CC Coco Love Crystals White Beads Pearls Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Gilt CC Logo "pate de verre" Statement Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Coco Chanel CC logo statement necklace - comprised out of gilt metal "metal dore" the necklace features a unique Baroque design consisting of intricate metalwork and "pate de...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Long Chunky Flat Bead Logo Coco Figure Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Holland, PA
Vintage Gold Tone Long Chunky Flat Bead Logo Coco Figure Belt Necklace from CHANEL. Measurements: 5mm chain, 18.5-21.5mm flat beads, 37 inches long.
Chanel Coco Pearl 35" Long Necklace - 2014 - CC Logo Charm Gold Chain Bead Chain
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Coco Pearl Necklace Color: Gold Material: Pearl Beads / Metal ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - pearl beads throughout ...
1990's Chanel Rare Coco-Figure Logo Novelty Medallion Gold Choker Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I adore the two-sided Coco Chanel figure logo charms and spring-ring closure.
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC pendant necklace, 1990-2000s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage Chanel gold CC pendant necklace made in France circa 1990-2000s gold plated, polished finish wheat chain signature interlocking CC logo spring-ring fastening very g...
Gold
Chanel Gold Plated Faux Pearl Double-Chain Necklace, 1980s Vintage
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Designing pieces that leave lasting impressions, Chanel leaves no detail overlooked. Adorned with faux pearls, this unique pre-owned chain-link necklace features a large magnifying g...
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Multi-Medallion Chain Necklace 95cm
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned chain necklace is crafted of gold plated brass metal featuring ten gold toned CHANEL medallions. Stamped CHANEL 2 9 made in France. Spring ring closure...
Chanel Necklace in Costume Pearly Beads and Gold-Plated Metal, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace in costume pearly beads and gold-plated metal. 2cc9 Collection. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 80 cm Per...
Chanel Classic Iconic Gold CC Turnlock Large Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Iconic Gold CC Turnlock Large Pendant Necklace * Marked 09 * Made in Italy * Comes with the original box -The pendant is approximately 1.25" x 1". -The chain is appr...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Chain Link Pendant 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.: chain 22” long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Pearl Crystal and Gold CC Station 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: 46” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...
Gold
CHANEL Classic Faux Pearl Crystal CC Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2012 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 35” long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMA...
Chanel Vintage Gold Mademoiselle Charm Choker 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.: 15.75" chain length, ornament width/length ...
Gold
Chanel Mini Gold CC Pendant 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.: chain length 15" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMAT...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logo Chain Pendant Necklace, circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 94 P Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 19” IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This i...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain CC Faux Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 26 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 32" long Comes with box IMPORTA...
Gold
$1,790 / set
Vintage CHANEL Gold CC Infinity Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL 93 P Collection Made in France Gold plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 27” long Comes with box...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain and Pearl Double Strand Long 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: 36” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: T...
Gold
Chanel Elegant Gold and Pearl Multi Strand Chain 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: 38” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: T...
Gold
1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1985 natural shape flat pearl and gilt metal chain necklace with pearl drop. Beautiful patina to the the engraved triple link chain. Pearls are in excellent condition with no ...
Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,885
W 0.24 in L 6.2 in
c1995 Cartier Trinity Bangle Bracelet Sz 17 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier Trinity bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (with a rose, white and yellow gold trinity designed stations). The Trinity bracelet was released in 1995 a...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These Cartier Trinity Huggie Hoop Earrings feature an iconic blend of 18k yellow, white, and rose g...
18k Gold, Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Burma Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Bulgari "Toi et Moi" ring, meaning "you and me" in French, displays both the finest gemstones and the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned jeweler. The bypass rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Gold Mademoiselle "CHANEL" Pendant Multi Strand Chain 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.: chain 16” long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Chanel Iconic Bronze and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive bib with multiple strands of hand made faux baroque pearls of varying sizes mixed with graduated gilt bronze cupid plaques and chains. Based on a famous Chanel necklace c...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2004 Runway Crystal ID Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO chunky curb chain necklace featuring an ID tag embossed DIOR adorned with large pear-shaped crystals in amber color. Color of the metal is, to our op...
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin and Crystal Station Long 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.: Chain Length 34" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Gold
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...
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A true statement piece from the 1970s, this remarkable Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a masterpiece of versatility and craftsmanship. Crafted from an impressive 224 grams of 18K yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Oversize Chanel Pendant Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize multicolor gripoix and faux-pearl detachable pendant choker. Six-link extension was added in the 1980s. Comes with original box.
18k Gold, Rhodium
Chanel Vintage 1988 Gold Toned Coin Charm Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare gold toned cuff bracelet featuring a double round striped link chain embellished with 9 iconic coin charms with CC logos, Mademoiselle profiles, perfume bottle, q...
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
A rare and exquisite creation from Van Cleef &Arpels, this two-finger ring is a stunning showcase of the Maison’s signature elegance and artistic flair. Crafted in 18K gold, the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Necklace in Two Tone 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Cartier diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The necklace is composed of alternating high-polish yellow and white gold diamond-patterned links. The wider c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
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.