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Faux Chanel Brooch

Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch
Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch

Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel faux-pearl embellished CC brooch featuring a white-gold signature interlocking “CC” with

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2010s French Brooches

CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch
CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch

CHANEL Gold Plated Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Chanel late 1980s Baroque Faux Pearl Brooch. Material: Gold tone Metal/ Gold Plated, Faux Pearl

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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel pink faux-pearl crystal embellished CC brooch featuring gold plated, metal, crystal

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2010s French Brooches

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch
Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Brown Faux Tortoise Shell CC Rectangle Brooch *Marked 97 *Made in France *Comes

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1990s French Artisan Brooches

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Faux Pearl Cross  Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Faux Pearl Cross  Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Faux Pearl Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 25 Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Chanel Paris Red Glass and Faux Pearl Brooch Collection 23
Chanel Paris Red Glass and Faux Pearl Brooch Collection 23

Chanel Paris Red Glass and Faux Pearl Brooch Collection 23

By Chanel

Located in Sewickley, PA

This vintage Chanel brooch from the early 90s is in gorgeous vintage condition. It features a

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1990s French Brooches

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Gold Plate

FAUX PEARL AND RESIN CHANEL CC BROOCH, gold plated, 2018 Collection
FAUX PEARL AND RESIN CHANEL CC BROOCH, gold plated, 2018 Collection

FAUX PEARL AND RESIN CHANEL CC BROOCH, gold plated, 2018 Collection

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Faux Perl and Resin CC CHANEL brooch, Made in France. Description: Fall/Winter 2018 Collection

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2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

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Chanel Goldtone Pearl and Faux Garnet Brooch
Chanel Goldtone Pearl and Faux Garnet Brooch

Chanel Goldtone Pearl and Faux Garnet Brooch

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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in

Chanel Goldtone Pearl and Faux Garnet Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Statement piece by the grand dame Mme. Chanel. Beautiful medieval style with faux mabé center

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1990s Brooches

Chanel Vintage Multicolor Gold Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch
Chanel Vintage Multicolor Gold Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch

Chanel Vintage Multicolor Gold Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

pull-push clasp closure. Made in: Unknown. Color: Red, Green, Gold Content: Metal, Faux Pearl, Gripox

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Late 20th Century Brooches

CHANEL Rare 1920s - 1930s Faux Pearl Gripoix Brooch Pendant
CHANEL Rare 1920s - 1930s Faux Pearl Gripoix Brooch Pendant

CHANEL Rare 1920s - 1930s Faux Pearl Gripoix Brooch Pendant

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

century. The brooch, guaranteed authentic, was designed by Coco Chanel and made in a limited number

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Early 20th Century French Brooches

Chanel Brooch with a Large Pear Shaped Faux Pearl
Chanel Brooch with a Large Pear Shaped Faux Pearl

Chanel Brooch with a Large Pear Shaped Faux Pearl

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Elegant military inspired entwined gilt Chanel brooch with a beautiful and large pear shaped faux

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1990s French Brooches

Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant

Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant

By Chanel

Located in Yuting Ren, GB

A Chanel signed brooch, dated 1970s. comes with green glasses and faux irregular pearls, specially

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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches

Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch
Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch

Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Bold brooch from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Oversized cross shaped base. Gold-tone metal

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Early 2000s French Brooches

CHANEL dark silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch
CHANEL dark silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

CHANEL dark silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Chanel 'CC' brooch in silver-tone metal embellished with light grey faux pearls. Has been worn and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Gold tone white Faux Pearls Brooch Pin
Chanel Gold tone white Faux Pearls Brooch Pin

Chanel Gold tone white Faux Pearls Brooch Pin

By Chanel

Located in Capri, IT

Chanel Gold tone white Faux Pearls Brooch Pin measurements 6 x 6 cm check pics for signs of use

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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest Brooch
Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest Brooch

Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest Brooch

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel Crest brooch made by the Gripoix studios circa 1980s. Poured glass in emerald and

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

1990s Chanel gold toned brooch featuring four faux pearl drops adorned with a gold toned CC logo on

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1990s French Brooches

CHANEL 2017 silver tone FAUX PEARL CC Brooch
CHANEL 2017 silver tone FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

CHANEL 2017 silver tone FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel CC off-white faux pearl brooch with faux pearl drop and silver-tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

Vintage Chanel gold toned brooch featuring four faux pearl drops surrounded by a gold toned rope

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1990s French Brooches

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel faux-pearl crystal embellished CC brooch featuring gold plated, metal, crystal embellishment

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2010s French Brooches

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch
Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch Brand- Chanel Model- CC Logo Brooch Product Type

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch
Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Faux Pearl Matte Gold Tone CC Logo Brooch Brand- Chanel Model- CC Logo Brooch Product Type

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2010s French Brooches

Chanel Goldtone Filigree CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls and Crystals
Chanel Goldtone Filigree CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls and Crystals

Chanel Goldtone Filigree CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls and Crystals

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Goldtone Filigree CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearl and Crystals Made In: Italy Year of Production

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch
Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch

Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Rare Light Gold CC Faux Pearl Round Brooch *Marked 98 *Made in France *Comes with

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1990s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim
Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim

Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

c. 2008 Made In France Materials: enamel, gold tone metal and faux pearls Stamped "CHANEL" "MADE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Faux Pearl and Gripoix Large Brooch
Chanel Faux Pearl and Gripoix Large Brooch

Chanel Faux Pearl and Gripoix Large Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Austin, TX

1991 New in Box CHANEL faux pearl and gripoix large brooch. Season 26. Condition: very good, small

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1990s French Brooches

Fabulous Vintage Chanel Costume Brooch
Fabulous Vintage Chanel Costume Brooch

Fabulous Vintage Chanel Costume Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Dallas, TX

Maison Gripoix for Chanel created this faux gemstone brooch with colored cast glass. A fabulous

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

1997 Chanel Faux Pewter and Gold Pin
1997 Chanel Faux Pewter and Gold Pin

1997 Chanel Faux Pewter and Gold Pin

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W 1.5 in D 0.2 in L 2 in

1997 Chanel Faux Pewter and Gold Pin

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant Chanel faux pewter and gold stylized floral pin from the Autumn 1997 collection. Daisy

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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Large Brooch Felt Jacket With Faux Pearl Necklace
Chanel Large Brooch Felt Jacket With Faux Pearl Necklace

Chanel Large Brooch Felt Jacket With Faux Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Large size vintage black and ivory Chanel felt jacket brooch with faux pearls, gold-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin *Marked in 00 *Made in France

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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel Faux Pearl & Black Bead 2019 Cruise Collection CC Pin
Chanel Faux Pearl & Black Bead 2019 Cruise Collection CC Pin

Chanel Faux Pearl & Black Bead 2019 Cruise Collection CC Pin

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A lovely fancy scroll work. Chanel interlocking CC logo pin set with faux pearls, black beads and

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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel CC Limited-Edition Dragon New Year Gold Plated Faux Pearl Brooch
Chanel CC Limited-Edition Dragon New Year Gold Plated Faux Pearl Brooch

Chanel CC Limited-Edition Dragon New Year Gold Plated Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301718 Comes With Box Only Model CC Collection Serial Number 20** Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 29.69 g Condition Excellent Other Info Diameter: Approximately 5.7-6.5c...

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2010s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

CHANEL light silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch
CHANEL light silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

CHANEL light silver FAUX PEARL CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Chanel 'CC' brooch in light silver-tone metal embellished with off-white faux pearls. Has been worn

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch
Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

Chanel Pink Faux-Pearl Crystal Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel faux-pearl crystal embellished CC brooch featuring gold plated, metal, crystal embellishment

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2010s French Brooches

Chanel 2019 Black/ Gold Faux Pearl & Enamel CC Brooch
Chanel 2019 Black/ Gold Faux Pearl & Enamel CC Brooch

Chanel 2019 Black/ Gold Faux Pearl & Enamel CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 2019 Black Gold Faux Pearl Enamel CC Brooch Made In: France Year of Production: 2019 Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Crystal, Faux Pearl & Resin Large CC Cross Brooch
Chanel Crystal, Faux Pearl & Resin Large CC Cross Brooch

Chanel Crystal, Faux Pearl & Resin Large CC Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Crystal, Faux Pearl & Resin Large CC Cross Brooch Made In: France Year of Production

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Chanel Multi-Colored Stone & Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Chanel Multi-Colored Stone & Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch/Pendant

Chanel Multi-Colored Stone & Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch/Pendant

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Multi-Colored Stone & Gripoix Faux Pearl Brooch Features hook on back above pin closure to

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20th Century French Brooches

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone CC Medallion & Faux Pearl Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone CC Medallion & Faux Pearl Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone CC Medallion & Faux Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage gold tone medallion CC brooch embellished with a faux pearl drop. Embossed CHANEL

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch

Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch *Marked 95 *Made in France

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1990s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel Gunmetal Black Stone/Faux Pearl CC Cross Brooch/Pendant
Chanel Gunmetal Black Stone/Faux Pearl CC Cross Brooch/Pendant

Chanel Gunmetal Black Stone/Faux Pearl CC Cross Brooch/Pendant

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Gunmetal Black Stone/Faux Pearl CC Cross Brooch/Pendant Made In: France Year of Production

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel 2001 Black & Pink Stone CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls & Crystals
Chanel 2001 Black & Pink Stone CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls & Crystals

Chanel 2001 Black & Pink Stone CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls & Crystals

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 2001 Black & Pink Stone CC Brooch w/ Faux Pearls & Crystals Made In: France Year of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Large Iconic 2.55 Bag Felt Brooch With Faux Pearl Strap
Chanel Large Iconic 2.55 Bag Felt Brooch With Faux Pearl Strap

Chanel Large Iconic 2.55 Bag Felt Brooch With Faux Pearl Strap

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL large iconic 2.55 bag felt brooch featuring a faux pearl strap, glass beads and gold toned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Chanel Crystal Logo Brooch
Chanel Crystal Logo Brooch

Chanel Crystal Logo Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL LOGO CRYSTAL FAUX GEMSTONE BROOCH Condition is like new. Comes in original box. For

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest
Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest

Chanel Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Crest

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chanel crest brooch with poured glass by Gripoix in sapphire, ruby, amythest,citrine and

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHANEL Faux Pearl And Rhinestone Pin W/Blue Stone
CHANEL Faux Pearl And Rhinestone Pin W/Blue Stone

CHANEL Faux Pearl And Rhinestone Pin W/Blue Stone

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Faux Pearl And Rhinestone Pin W/Blue Stone Age: c. 1997 Made in France

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1990s French Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin *Marked in 00 *Made in France

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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Classic CC Faux Pearl Large Pin *Marked in 00 *Made in France

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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994
Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994

Chanel Vintage Resin and Gold Toned CC Brooch, 1994

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage faux tortoise shell brooch featuring a large textured gold tone CC logo. Spring

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20th Century French Brooches

CHANEL Gunmetal Faux Pearl CC Logo Brooch
CHANEL Gunmetal Faux Pearl CC Logo Brooch

CHANEL Gunmetal Faux Pearl CC Logo Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel gunmetal faux pearl CC brooch with pin closure from Fall 2010 collection.

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2010s Brooches

Chanel CC Faux Pearl Gold Tone Brooch
Chanel CC Faux Pearl Gold Tone Brooch

Chanel CC Faux Pearl Gold Tone Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Let this Chanel brooch give your jacket a classic and elegant look. The interlocking CC logo is

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2010s Italian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

CHANEL Amber Gripoix Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
CHANEL Amber Gripoix Faux Pearl Pin Brooch

CHANEL Amber Gripoix Faux Pearl Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

The 1950s was a ground-breaking decade for Coco Chanel. She designed the now iconic quilted

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Chanel Brooch Black Stone Faux Pearl Golden Brooch Pin charm
Chanel Brooch Black Stone Faux Pearl Golden Brooch Pin charm

Chanel Brooch Black Stone Faux Pearl Golden Brooch Pin charm

By Chanel

Located in Freehold, NJ

Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Chanel Black stone Faux Pearl Golden Brooch Or Use as a Charm on a

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2010s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Chanel White Faux Pearl Mademoiselle Profile Pin Brooch
Chanel White Faux Pearl Mademoiselle Profile Pin Brooch

Chanel White Faux Pearl Mademoiselle Profile Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel White Faux Pearl Mademoiselle Profile Pin Brooch and made in Italy. 43845MSC

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Light Gold Tone & Faux Pearl Twisted Brooch
Chanel Light Gold Tone & Faux Pearl Twisted Brooch

Chanel Light Gold Tone & Faux Pearl Twisted Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The brand logo and faux pearl details make this Chanel brooch a fine piece. It is made of gold-tone

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2010s Italian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Chanel Gold Tone CC Faux Pearl Drop Brooch
Chanel Gold Tone CC Faux Pearl Drop Brooch

Chanel Gold Tone CC Faux Pearl Drop Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Chanel brooch is an exquisite accessory exuding elegance and sophistication. Featuring a

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2010s Italian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

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Faux Chanel Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact faux chanel brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, gold and gold plate — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 371 vintage or 115 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect faux chanel brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A faux chanel brooch from Chanel, Maison Gripoix and Karl Lagerfeld — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any faux chanel brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a crystal version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and baguette cut versions for sale. When shopping for a faux chanel brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Faux Chanel Brooch?

On average, a faux chanel brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,059, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $19,500 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 Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.