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Chanel Medallion Earring

Chanel Star Double-C Medallion Drop Earrings
Chanel Star Double-C Medallion Drop Earrings

Chanel Star Double-C Medallion Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Chanel statement earrings from Collection 23, featuring the house’s iconic interlocking double-C medallions suspended from star motifs accented with crystals.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated Earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece...

Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings
Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) Width: 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authentic CHAN...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings
Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings

Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1990 CHANEL Logo Sunburst Medallion Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.22 inches (3.1 cm) Width: 1.22 inches (3.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 11 gram Features: - 100% Authen...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Drop Clip On Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Drop Clip On Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Drop Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 Collection Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Chanel Vintage Large Gold Textured Gold CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings
Chanel Vintage Large Gold Textured Gold CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

Chanel Vintage Large Gold Textured Gold CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Textured Engraved Relief Logo CC Coco Medallion Spiral Twist Circle Round Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1996
Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1996

Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1996

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings, circa 1996, are a timeless and elegant addition to any jewelry collection.

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

S/S 2003 ‘Coco Portrait’ Medallion Clip-On Earrings
S/S 2003 ‘Coco Portrait’ Medallion Clip-On Earrings

S/S 2003 ‘Coco Portrait’ Medallion Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iconic Chanel medallion clip-on earrings from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, featuring a striking graphic portrait of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel rendered in a bold, high-contrast pa...

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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

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Chanel Gold Medallion CC Earrings Ear Studs
Chanel Gold Medallion CC Earrings Ear Studs

Chanel Gold Medallion CC Earrings Ear Studs

By Chanel

Located in Singapore, SG

This piece comes complete with Chanel box, dustbag and sponge.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

1994 Chanel Shield-Like Medallion Gilt Earrings
1994 Chanel Shield-Like Medallion Gilt Earrings

1994 Chanel Shield-Like Medallion Gilt Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Chanel Gilt Clip-On Earrings. These striking earrings by Chanel are from the 1994 Spring / Summer collection. Made in gilt metal, the uneven design resembles a shield, with u...

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 1990 Medallion Earrings
Chanel 1990 Medallion Earrings

Chanel 1990 Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Chanel Material: Gold plated Weight: 24.48 grams Dimensions: earrings measure 31.5mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Paris CC Hammered Medallion Earring
Chanel Paris CC Hammered Medallion Earring

Chanel Paris CC Hammered Medallion Earring

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Feel sophisticated and stylish in these classic Chanel clip-on earrings. What sets Chanel jewelry apart from other brands, either the costume or fine jewelry, is the effortlessly bol...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel House of Lions Medallion Earrings
Chanel House of Lions Medallion Earrings

Chanel House of Lions Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Chanel Material: Gold plated Weight: 12.17 grams Dimensions: earrings measure 21.5mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings
Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Lion crest CC logo medallion ear...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel 1980s CC Medallion Clip-On Earrings
Chanel 1980s CC Medallion Clip-On Earrings

Chanel 1980s CC Medallion Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Keep it classic with these Chanel earrings! Circa 1980s, these large medallion earrings are gold plated and feature the iconic CC in the center with unique screw head details around ...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel 1990s Medallion Button Clip On Earrings
Chanel 1990s Medallion Button Clip On Earrings

Chanel 1990s Medallion Button Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Classic pair of vintage Chanel button earrings! Cast in brass then plated in 24k gold alloy.

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive 1993 CHANEL Spelled Disc Medallion Earrings
Vintage Massive 1993 CHANEL Spelled Disc Medallion Earrings

Vintage Massive 1993 CHANEL Spelled Disc Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive 1993 CHANEL Spelled Disc Medallion Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Features: - 100% Authent...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1960s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Quilted Relief Engraved CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Circle Round Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated The pair is...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1960s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Quilted Relief Engraved CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Circle Round Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated The pair is...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1960s Large Quilted CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1960s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Quilted Relief Engraved CC Coco Logo Matelassé Medallion Circle Round Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated The pair is...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Circle Round Crush Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Logo CC Coco Matelassé Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Logo CC Coco Matelassé Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Logo CC Coco Matelassé Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted CC Medallion Circle Round Crush Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated V...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Textured Engraved Relief Logo CC Coco Medallion Spiral Twist Circle Round Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring
CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring Reference: TGAS/D00160 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring
CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL gold tone diamond quilted CC logo medallion coin clip on earring Reference: TGAS/D00160 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings
CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Unisex Large Round Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Dome 94 P Modernist Elegant Chunky Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings
CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Unisex Large Round Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Dome 94 P Modernist Elegant Chunky Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings
CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Large Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

CHANEL COCO Vintage 1994 Unisex Large Round Black Logo Medallion Disc Circle Dome 94 P Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1995 Texture Coco Logo CC Circle Round Relief Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1995 Texture Coco Logo CC Circle Round Relief Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1995 Texture Coco Logo CC Circle Round Relief Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Unisex Textured Classic Logo CC Coco Relief Circle Round Medallion Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Textured Gold Logo CC Coco Medallion Circle Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Textured Engraved Relief Logo CC Coco Medallion Spiral Twist Circle Round Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1994 Texture Logo CC Coco Relief Circle Round Medallion Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1994 Texture Logo CC Coco Relief Circle Round Medallion Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1994 Texture Logo CC Coco Relief Circle Round Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Textured Logo CC Coco Relief Circle Round Medallion Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL Vintage 1990's 93A gold-tone CC lattice pattern medallion clip earrings
CHANEL Vintage 1990's 93A gold-tone CC lattice pattern medallion clip earrings

CHANEL Vintage 1990's 93A gold-tone CC lattice pattern medallion clip earrings

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL Vintage 1990's 93A gold-tone CC lattice pattern medallion clip earrings Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 93A Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Clos...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

CHANEL Vintage 1990's Collection 26 gold logo faux pearl medallion clip earrings
CHANEL Vintage 1990's Collection 26 gold logo faux pearl medallion clip earrings

CHANEL Vintage 1990's Collection 26 gold logo faux pearl medallion clip earrings

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL Vintage 1990's Collection 26 gold logo faux pearl medallion clip earrings Reference: BMPA/A00227 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Collection 26 Material: Met...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

CHANEL Collection 28 Vintage gold tone CC logo coin medallion clip on earring
CHANEL Collection 28 Vintage gold tone CC logo coin medallion clip on earring

CHANEL Collection 28 Vintage gold tone CC logo coin medallion clip on earring

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL Collection 28 Vintage gold tone CC logo coin medallion clip on earring Reference: TGAS/D00161 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Collection 28 Material: Metal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Chanel Vintage huge cameo portrait earrings
Chanel Vintage huge cameo portrait earrings

Chanel Vintage huge cameo portrait earrings

Located in London, GB

Gold-toned Cameo medallion earrings from Chanel Vintage featuring a clip fastening and a rope trim.

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Cutout Logo Medallion Hammered Dangling Earrings
Vintage CHANEL Cutout Logo Medallion Hammered Dangling Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Cutout Logo Medallion Hammered Dangling Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Cutout Logo Medallion Hammered Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Weight per Earring: 14 grams Features: - 100% Aut...

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Medallion Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated Earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece...

Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Chanel Gold Vintage CC Paris Medallion Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Gold Vintage CC Paris Medallion Clip-On Earrings

Chanel Gold Vintage CC Paris Medallion Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Made in France From the Late 1980's - Early 1990's Collection Gold plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Thi...

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage CHANEL Enamel Logo Raised Disc Medallion Earrings
Vintage CHANEL Enamel Logo Raised Disc Medallion Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Enamel Logo Raised Disc Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Enamel Logo Raised Disc Medallion Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) Width: 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) Depth: 3 cm Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. ...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Large Gold Hoop Earrings 3.5in Sun Motif CC Medallions Season 28 + Box 90
Chanel Large Gold Hoop Earrings 3.5in Sun Motif CC Medallions Season 28 + Box 90

Chanel Large Gold Hoop Earrings 3.5in Sun Motif CC Medallions Season 28 + Box 90

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a fabulous pair of MASSIVE hoop earrings from CHANEL! Made from gold metal, these babies measure appx 3.5in long x 2in wide.

Category

1990s French Hoop Earrings

Vintage CHANEL gold CC logo medallion designer runway clip on earrings
Vintage CHANEL gold CC logo medallion designer runway clip on earrings

Vintage CHANEL gold CC logo medallion designer runway clip on earrings

By Chanel

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

90s Chanel Baroque Medallion Earrings Gold Black CC Logo Dangle Clip with Box
90s Chanel Baroque Medallion Earrings Gold Black CC Logo Dangle Clip with Box

90s Chanel Baroque Medallion Earrings Gold Black CC Logo Dangle Clip with Box

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

These impressive earrings were designed by Victoire de Castellane for Chanel as part of the 93A collection.

Category

1990s French Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 'Coco'  Goldtone Medallion Earrings
Chanel 'Coco'  Goldtone Medallion Earrings

Chanel 'Coco' Goldtone Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

A very sought-after Pair of Chanel 'Coco Chanel' Clip-on Medallion Earrings, in excellent condition, signed and retaining their original gift box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

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Chanel Medallion Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact chanel medallion earring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, gold plate and silver plate, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel medallion earring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A chanel medallion earring from Chanel, Givenchy and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A chanel medallion earring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our chanel medallion earring for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Chanel Medallion Earring?

On average, a chanel medallion earring at 1stDibs sells for $1,375, while they’re typically $401 on the low end and $4,478 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Clip-on-earrings for You

Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.

Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.

Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.

Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.

Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.

Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.