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Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings
Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings

Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings from the 1990's. Large faux mabe pearls set into gilt rope style

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearlized Poured Glass Camellia Earrings
Chanel Pearlized Poured Glass Camellia Earrings

Chanel Pearlized Poured Glass Camellia Earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Pearlized Poured Glass Camellia Earrings from the 1990's. An original runway sample with a

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare 1993 Chanel Pearl Chain Double Layered Belt
Rare 1993 Chanel Pearl Chain Double Layered Belt

Rare 1993 Chanel Pearl Chain Double Layered Belt

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage Chanel pearl chain belt in gold. Beautiful piece. Minor tarnishing on the hardware and

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1990s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace
Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace

Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Early Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace from the 1970's. Hand knotted faux

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1970s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1994 Chanel Pearl CC Metal Long Necklace
Vintage 1994 Chanel Pearl CC Metal Long Necklace

Vintage 1994 Chanel Pearl CC Metal Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage Chanel Pearl and Clover like metal CC long drop necklace. Good vintage condition, however

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1990s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Classic Maison Gripoix for  Chanel Pearl Camellia Brooch, Maison Gripoix
Classic Maison Gripoix for  Chanel Pearl Camellia Brooch, Maison Gripoix

Classic Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pearl Camellia Brooch, Maison Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Classic Maison Gripoix for Chanel pearlized glass signature Camellia brooch, by Maison Gripoix

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Chanel Pearl & Paste Long Sautoir 1960s
Vintage Chanel Pearl & Paste Long Sautoir 1960s

Vintage Chanel Pearl & Paste Long Sautoir 1960s

By Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A 1960s vintage Chanel pearl sautoir necklace attributed to Chanel (unsigned) which would have been

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1960s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl necklace
Chanel pearl necklace

Chanel pearl necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Multi-row costume pearl choker necklace. Jewelry from the late 1980s

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl necklace
Chanel pearl necklace

Chanel pearl necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Three-row costume pearl necklace with a golden metal jewelry fastener

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl bracelet
Chanel pearl bracelet

Chanel pearl bracelet

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Multi-row costume pearl bracelet enlivened with golden metal and

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Large Chanel Pearls
Large Chanel Pearls

Large Chanel Pearls

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Large oval faux pearl necklace, Chanel Paris. Beautiful quality, hand made by Gripoix, hand knotted

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl Button Earrings
Chanel Pearl Button Earrings

Chanel Pearl Button Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Pearls were used throughout many of Coco Chanel's designs as she believed they gave a flattering

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Late 20th Century Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl sautoir necklace
Chanel pearl sautoir necklace

Chanel pearl sautoir necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace with costume baroque pearls and gray

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1960s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl necklace 1960s
Chanel pearl necklace 1960s

Chanel pearl necklace 1960s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long necklace made of golden pearls, costume white and blue pearls, and

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1960s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1960s
Chanel pearl necklace 1960s

Chanel pearl necklace 1960s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with tiny costume pearls. Jewelry from the

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1960s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings
Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings

Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Classic Chanel clip earring with handmade Gripoix pearl and black enamelled surround with "CC" logo

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s
Chanel pearl necklace 1990s

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal and glass paste elements

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s
Chanel pearl necklace 1990s

Chanel pearl necklace 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with colorful glass pearls in golden metal cages

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s

Chanel pearl necklace 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace with a medallion centered with a glass

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s

Chanel pearl necklace 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace. Golden metal pendant with green glass

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 1994
Chanel pearl necklace 1994

Chanel pearl necklace 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots. Golden metal stick fastening

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl and Paste Earrings
Chanel Pearl and Paste Earrings

Chanel Pearl and Paste Earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

pearl and pastes. Classic everyday earring. Signed Chanel. 3/4" across Excellent Condition

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl belt Spring 1993
Chanel pearl belt Spring 1993

Chanel pearl belt Spring 1993

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl belt assembled with knots. 1993 Spring-Summer Collection

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel pearl bracelet Spring 1995
Chanel pearl bracelet Spring 1995

Chanel pearl bracelet Spring 1995

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Bracelet made of tiny baroque costume pearls and a golden metal fastener

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' 1996
Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' 1996

Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' 1996

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots. Golden metal turnlock

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl-embellished double-chain necklace
Chanel Pearl-embellished double-chain necklace

Chanel Pearl-embellished double-chain necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Designing pieces that leave lasting impressions, Chanel leaves no detail overlooked. Adorned with

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Late 20th Century Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl Necklace in Light Gray
Chanel Pearl Necklace in Light Gray

Chanel Pearl Necklace in Light Gray

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Pearly pearl necklace in shades of light gray. Collection 1981. Additional information

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl Charm Chain Cuff Bracelet
Chanel Pearl Charm Chain Cuff Bracelet

Chanel Pearl Charm Chain Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel runway chain cuff with pearl dangles. Collection 23 by Victoire de Castellaine. Opening, 1.5

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

By Chanel

Located in Feasterville, PA

A chic authentic Chanel diamond ring showcasing a grey pearl wrapped with round brilliant cut

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1990s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1970's Chanel Pearl Chain Clip Earrings
1970's Chanel Pearl Chain Clip Earrings

1970's Chanel Pearl Chain Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel gold chain earrings with pearl center. Patina due to age. Come with original box.

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1970s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Elegant Chanel Pearl and Pave Rondel Earrings
Elegant Chanel Pearl and Pave Rondel Earrings

Elegant Chanel Pearl and Pave Rondel Earrings

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Elegant long pearl and rhinestone rondel earrings from Chanel, Paris. Measuring 4" in length by

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace by Karl Lagerfeld 1980s
Chanel pearl necklace by Karl Lagerfeld 1980s

Chanel pearl necklace by Karl Lagerfeld 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl Mini Belt Bum Bag Fanny Pack
Chanel Pearl Mini Belt Bum Bag Fanny Pack

Chanel Pearl Mini Belt Bum Bag Fanny Pack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage Iridescent Pearl Lambskin Quilted Mini Belt Waist Bum Bag Fanny Pack 1991

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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Pearls

1980s Chanel Pearl and Gripoix Pendant Necklace
1980s Chanel Pearl and Gripoix Pendant Necklace

1980s Chanel Pearl and Gripoix Pendant Necklace

By Robert Goossens for Chanel

Located in London, GB

owned by Chanel. Hanging from a string of large creamy pearls, this chunky, 24ct gold-plated oval

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cluster Clip Earrings
1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cluster Clip Earrings

1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cluster Clip Earrings

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel 70s never seen before pearl cluster clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.

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1970s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace
1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace

1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel 80s long sautoir necklace. Pearls and crystal are in mint condition. Can be worn single or

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20th Century French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Pearl and Emerald Cabochon Bar Pin
Chanel Pearl and Emerald Cabochon Bar Pin

Chanel Pearl and Emerald Cabochon Bar Pin

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Faux Pearl and Emerald Glass Paste Cabochon Bar Pin from the 1980's

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace
1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace

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

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1980s French Romantic Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pearlized Coral Flower Brooch
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pearlized Coral Flower Brooch

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pearlized Coral Flower Brooch

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Maison Gripoix for Chanel poured glass flower pendant-brooch with orange coral pearlized

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 1996
Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 1996

Chanel pearl necklace 'turnlock' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 1996

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 1996 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Pearl Sautoir / Necklace with White Glass Pearls, Fall-Winter 1996
Chanel Pearl Sautoir / Necklace with White Glass Pearls, Fall-Winter 1996

Chanel Pearl Sautoir / Necklace with White Glass Pearls, Fall-Winter 1996

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with white glass pearls. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection

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20th Century French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Vintage Pearl Three Station Necklace
Chanel Vintage Pearl Three Station Necklace

Chanel Vintage Pearl Three Station Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Pearl Station Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the early 1980

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1980s European Vintage Chanel Pearls

Vintage Chanel Statement Pearl Rope Earrings 1970s
Vintage Chanel Statement Pearl Rope Earrings 1970s

Vintage Chanel Statement Pearl Rope Earrings 1970s

By Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A perfect pair of vintage Chanel pearl rope earrings. Featuring a large half pearl set within a

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1970s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Vintage 1980s Chanel Crystal Flower Pearl Layered Necklace
Vintage 1980s Chanel Crystal Flower Pearl Layered Necklace

Vintage 1980s Chanel Crystal Flower Pearl Layered Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Vintage Chanel Pearl Jewelry. Minor tarnishing on the pearls. Part of the stone has been fixed with

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1980s Vintage Chanel Pearls

CHANEL SAUTOIR silver barock pearls, 160 cm long, signed Chanel 1981
CHANEL SAUTOIR silver barock pearls, 160 cm long, signed Chanel 1981

CHANEL SAUTOIR silver barock pearls, 160 cm long, signed Chanel 1981

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Very long vintage Chanel Sautoir (Made in France) 140 very good barock pearls (one pearl with small

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1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Pearls

Vintage Chanel 1980s Gold Pearl Logo Clip On 80s Earrings, 1983
Vintage Chanel 1980s Gold Pearl Logo Clip On 80s Earrings, 1983

Vintage Chanel 1980s Gold Pearl Logo Clip On 80s Earrings, 1983

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare, very collectible vintage Chanel pearl and gold logo clip-on earrings. Stamped Chanel, and

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gold

Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Pearl Lozenge CC Logo Drop Earrings 1980s
Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Pearl Lozenge CC Logo Drop Earrings 1980s

Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Pearl Lozenge CC Logo Drop Earrings 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Drop dead gorgeous chanel pearl lozenge drops. Hailing from the never-to-be-repeated era of

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Patent Leather Open Toe Shoe Yellow with CC logo
Chanel Patent Leather Open Toe Shoe Yellow with CC logo

Chanel Patent Leather Open Toe Shoe Yellow with CC logo

By Chanel

Located in Wallkill, NY

Chanel Pearl Yellow Shoes *Made in Italy. Stunning Silver metal Heels with CC log on each one

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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chanel Pearls

Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl Lozenge Pendant Necklace 1970s
Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl Lozenge Pendant Necklace 1970s

Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl Lozenge Pendant Necklace 1970s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An impressive vintage Chanel Pearl Lozenge necklace from the 1970s. Featuring large baroque pearls

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1970s French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Iconic CC Logo & Pearl Droplet Brooch 1994
Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Iconic CC Logo & Pearl Droplet Brooch 1994

Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Iconic CC Logo & Pearl Droplet Brooch 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A very special Vintage Chanel Pearl Logo Brooch dating to the Autumn 1994 Collection with Lagerfeld

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20th Century Vintage Chanel Pearls

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Birds Nest Interlocking CC Earrings 1994
Vintage Chanel Birds Nest Interlocking CC Earrings 1994

Vintage Chanel Birds Nest Interlocking CC Earrings 1994

By Chanel

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Fastening: Clip-on Approximate Dimensions: 2cm Totally timeless, effortless, vintage Chanel Pearl Earrings

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1990s Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Black Wool High-Collar Button Dress circa 1990s
Chanel Black Wool High-Collar Button Dress circa 1990s

Chanel Black Wool High-Collar Button Dress circa 1990s

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

beautifully with classic accessories such as Chanel pearl earrings or a structured leather handbag by Hermès

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Chanel Pearls

Chanel Multi Color Graphic Cotton Shawl or Pareo Never Worn
Chanel Multi Color Graphic Cotton Shawl or Pareo Never Worn

Chanel Multi Color Graphic Cotton Shawl or Pareo Never Worn

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New Hope, PA

pearls here. The angular pattern adds movement as well as color, in contrast to the bold white Chanel

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Chanel Pearls

1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Cage Pendent Necklace
1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Cage Pendent Necklace

1980s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Cage Pendent Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. This is such a an elegant and unique style pendent! Pair this with a Chanel pearl choker, some Prada

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1980s Vintage Chanel Pearls

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Vintage Chanel Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage chanel pearls. If you’re looking for Gray vintage chanel pearls and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gold and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 19th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Vintage Chanel Pearls?

Prices for vintage chanel pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $12,500, while these items, on average, fetch $1,200.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.