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Chanel Precious Symbols

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet
Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet

Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet

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H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1 in

Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Yellowish nude quilted leather featuring embossed symbols throughout. Silver-tone hardware. Front flap with snap closure featuring "CC" logo. 6 credit card slots. Coin pouch with top...

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2010s Wallets

Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium
Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium

Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium

By Chanel

Located in Dover, DE

SET: Nothing, just a bag SIZE: 26/15/6 cm, Chain 115 cm BRAND: CHANEL MODEL: Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium Black color MATERIAL: Aged Leather INSIDE COL...

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of the actual bag.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of the actual bag.

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2010s French Clutches

Chanel Black Velvet and Leather Precious Symbols Bag
Chanel Black Velvet and Leather Precious Symbols Bag

Chanel Black Velvet and Leather Precious Symbols Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Evening Bag- PRISTINE A roomy width and a double pouch design make this piece a perfect size; it fits more than just a lipstick.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag
2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Ardmore, PA

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag with Dustbag No card - tag in tact.

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Early 2000s Pouches and Wristlets

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

Category

2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This shoulder bag features a tweed body patchwork with Classic Chanel Icons, gold-tone chain straps, open top, and interior zip compartment. As seen on Kate Moss. CONDITION: VERY G...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel 06P Valentine/Precious Symbols Pink Heart Print Tank Top
Chanel 06P Valentine/Precious Symbols Pink Heart Print Tank Top

Chanel 06P Valentine/Precious Symbols Pink Heart Print Tank Top

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel 06P tank covered in hearts featuring 'COCO,' 'No 5,' pearls, ladybugs, handbags, and more. Scalloped stitching detail at sleeves and bust. 96% cotton, 4% spandex. Made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tank Tops

Chanel C Open Gold Ring

Chanel C Open Gold Ring

By Chanel

Located in Feasterville, PA

The real brilliance of this piece, however, lies in its Open Style gap, which transforms the Ring as a whole into an iconic Chanel “C” symbol. Posh and precious, this is a Ring that ...

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Early 2000s French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Embossed Leather
Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Embossed Leather

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Embossed Leather

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H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in L 39.38 in

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Embossed Leather

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

2014 Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Embossed Leather in good condition.

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of the actual bag.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

A Chanel “Precious Symbols” shoulder bag crafted from colorful needlepoint squares depicting classic and iconic Chanel symbols.

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Bag Purse
Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Bag Purse

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Bag Purse

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Iconic and hard-to-find limited edition Chanel needlepoint shoulder bag circa 2003. Featuring all the iconic Chanel lucky symbols done in needle point and accented with black lambski...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Gold Chain Shoulder Bag

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Gold Chain Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Iconic and hard-to-find limited edition Chanel needlepoint shoulder bag circa 2003. Featuring all the iconic Chanel lucky symbols done in needle point and accented with black lambski...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small These are professional photos of the actual bag.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Yellow Valentine Precious Symbols T Shirt Top
Chanel 2006 Yellow Valentine Precious Symbols T Shirt Top

Chanel 2006 Yellow Valentine Precious Symbols T Shirt Top

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel 2006 yellow rib knit tshirt with ruffled cap sleeves features hearts containing iconic Chanel symbols including Coco, CC logos in pearls, No 5 logo, quilted handbags in front ...

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Early 2000s Italian Sleeveless Shirts

Chanel Precious Symbols Tote Embossed Quilted Lambskin Small
Chanel Precious Symbols Tote Embossed Quilted Lambskin Small

Chanel Precious Symbols Tote Embossed Quilted Lambskin Small

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Precious Symbols Tote Embossed Quilted Lambskin Small is made for day-to-night occasions.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long
Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long

Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long is a chic and luxurious wallet to organize your essentials.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long
Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long

Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Precious Symbols Yen Wallet Embossed Quilted Lambskin Long is a chic and luxurious wallet to organize your essentials.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium
Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium

Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium is the perfect bag if you are seeking something chic and luxurious to hold all of your essentials.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel  Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small
Chanel  Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 5.5", Width 9", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small
Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small

Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Precious Symbols Flap Bag Embossed Leather Small...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Embroidered Patchwork Top Handle Bag (Limited Edition)
Chanel Precious Symbols Embroidered Patchwork Top Handle Bag (Limited Edition)

Chanel Precious Symbols Embroidered Patchwork Top Handle Bag (Limited Edition)

By Chanel

Located in Narberth, PA

Precious Symbols Embroidered Patchwork Top Handle Bag Limited Edition bag from 2002 8.5 inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 3 inches deep 8.5 inch strap drop Embroidered patchwork s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Flap Bag
Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Flap Bag

Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Flap Bag

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H 5.25 in W 1.25 in L 9.25 in

Chanel Black Velvet Precious Symbols Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Black velvet Chanel Precious Symbols Flap Bag with ruthenium hardware, tonal lambskin trim, single woven chain-link shoulder strap, Precious Symbols appliqués at front flap, dual int...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Jumbo Lucky Charm Bag - 2015 Silver Leather Handbag CC Precious Symbols
Chanel Jumbo Lucky Charm Bag - 2015 Silver Leather Handbag CC Precious Symbols

Chanel Jumbo Lucky Charm Bag - 2015 Silver Leather Handbag CC Precious Symbols

By Chanel

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Chanel - Jumbo Lucky Charms Bag Color: Silver Material: Leather ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - precious symbols embossed throu...

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Lucky Symbols Wallet Embossed Quilted Patent Long
Chanel Lucky Symbols Wallet Embossed Quilted Patent Long

Chanel Lucky Symbols Wallet Embossed Quilted Patent Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted in black quilted patent leather, this chic wallet features embossed precious Chanel symbols and silver-tone hardware accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium Size /Brand New
Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium Size /Brand New

Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Medium Size /Brand New

By Chanel

Located in VERGT, FR

Chanel Precious Symbols Single Flap Bag Embossed Leather Antique leather look Black color with silver (ruthenium) hardware Plastic is still on hardware Dimensions : 9 "x 4.5 "x 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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Located in Costa Mesa, CA

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THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Architectural Asymmetric Jacket

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage black architectural asymmetric jacket A quintessential expression of Thierry Mugler's iconic design language, this vintage jacket showcases the designer's fas...

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Chloe Tan Leather Paddington Small Handbag Satchel Bag

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By Chloé

Located in Rome, Rome

Elevate your style with this authentic Chloé Paddington small handbag satchel bag, expertly crafted in Italy. Debuting in 2005 under creative director Phoebe Philo, the Paddington qu...

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By Judith Leiber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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$703

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By Hermès

Located in VALBONNE, FR

Rare Hermes "Voiliers" Towel in 100% Terry Cotton Dimensions : 35.4" x 59.1" Condition : Pristine

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By Hermès

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Chanel 2005-2006 Black Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Shoulder Bag

Chanel 2005-2006 Black Lambskin Lax Accordion Hobo Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

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Chanel Precious Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of chanel precious symbols for sale on 1stDibs. For chanel precious symbols, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Chanel Precious Symbols?

The prices for chanel precious symbols start at $245 and top out at $4,100 with these items, on average, selling for $1,528.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.