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Chanel Jewelry

Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.

Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”

Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.

The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.

Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.

Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.

In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.

Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Creator: Chanel
Chanel Golden Metal Camellia Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal camellia clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Di...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel by Lagerfeld Quatrefoil Inspired Crystal Logo Brooch 2009 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dazzling Chanel crystal quatrefoil brooch crafted during the tenure of Karl Lagarfeld. Featuring four large white, mesmerising, sparkly, cushion cut glass crystals. The four crysta...
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Early 2000s Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Two Knot Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace composed of two knot assembled rows of costume pearls, a pendant a golden metal fastener, and glass paste. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional info...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Pre Fall 2015 Paris Salzburg Pearls string necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace Pre Fall or Métiers d'Art 2015 collection (Paris Salzburg) long necklace composed of a row of fancy pearls of different sizes interspersed with small floral motifs an...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

1980s Chanel Gold Tone Diamond-Quilted Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone diamond-quilted earrings featuring gold-tone metal, these earrings display one of the maison's most iconic signatures "the diamond-quilted finish", a clip-on f...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Silvery Metal Belt with Pink Leather, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal belt with pink leather, resin, and rhinestones. Fall-Winter 2004 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Haute Couture Belt/ Necklace with Rhinestones, Pink and Blue Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture- Golden metal belt or necklace with rhinestones and pink and blue glass paste. Not signed Haute couture jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
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1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Orange Camellia Camelia Flower Resin Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful CHANEL orange camellia flowers earrings, from the 2000 Collection. Made resin Round-shaped. Clip-onstyle. Signed ' CHANEL - 00 CC T - MADE IN FRANCE' oval mark on the rever...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Red Glass Pearls Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bracelet of red glass pearls. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 20 cm - Width: 6.5 cm Seller Ref...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Earrings Clips in Gold Metal, Mother-of-pearl and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Earrings clips in gold metal, mother-of-pearl and rhinestones. To note, slight oxidation of the metal. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 3 cm Condition: Very good condi...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Lion Head Brooch, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch representing a lion head. 1983 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm Seller reference: BRB77
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1980s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Movie Clapper Brooch 2005
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Coco Movie brooch Spring - Summer 2005 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.8 cm x 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number:...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Three-row Necklace with Costume Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Three-row necklace with costume pearls assembled with knots. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length of the shorter row: ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Autumn/Winter 2001 Gold Plated and Pink Leather Vintage Logo Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This chic bracelet was created by Chanel in 2001. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This bracelet features a gold plated curb link chain threaded with a pink leather strap...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

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Gold Plate

Chanel Golden Metal Round Earrings, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal round earrings. Spring-Summer 1996 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Seller Refer...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flower clip-on earring in gold metal and pearls. Diameter = 2,5 cm
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1970s European Contemporary Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

CHANEL Sterling Silver Logo Engraved Half Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL sterling silver half hoop earrings (clip-on) featuring scattered letters which spell out CHANEL. Embossed CHANEL. Fully hallmarked (Fren...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Cruise Champagne Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones and Resin, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal bracelet with rhinestones and resin. Cruise 2018 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumferen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: BRB45
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace in Golden Metal with Quilted Elements, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace in golden metal with quilted elements and centered with a hat. Jewelry from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very go...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Byzantine Brooch with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm Seller Reference: BRB110
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with a Four-leaf Clover-shaped Pendant, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal necklace with a four-leaf clover-shaped pendant ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: C...
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20th Century Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel Runway spring summer 1993 CC arrow heart motif brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and collector Chanel runway Spring Summer 1993 24k gold plated large CC logo arrow heart motif brooch as seen on Naomi Campbell with original...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cuff Bracelet in Black Bakelite, Silvery Metal, and Resin
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Cuff bracelet in black bakelite, silvery metal, and resin. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm - Length: 18 cm ...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Short Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace in golden metal from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 41 cm Seller Reference: CB221
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Champagne Metal Openwork Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal openwork brooch ornamented with rhinestones. 2018 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5....
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of beads Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of synthetic beads . Small brand next to the hook&eye. Lenght = 95 cm
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1970s European Contemporary Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Cuff Bracelet Interlaced with Rhinestone, 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cuff bracelet interlaced with black leather and topped with an impressive transparent rhinestone. 2022 Collection. Additional information: Con...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Blue Glass Paste, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with blue glass paste. Spring-Summer 1993 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 8 cm...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass-Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass-paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Seller Reference: BOB240
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Pair of Clip-on earrings in gold metal and rhinestone Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Clip-on earrings in gold metal and rhinestone. Length = 7 cm
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1980s European Baroque Revival Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace / Sautoir with Pearls and Blue Glass
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with costume pearls and blue glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 180 cm Seller Re...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Earrings in White Resin and Mirror Engraved with a CC Logo, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips dress in white resin and mirror engraved with a cc logo. Cruise Collection 1995. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2.3 cm Condition: Ver...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cuff Bracelets Composed of Seven Golden Metal Bracelets, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Cuff bracelet composed of seven golden metal bracelets interlaced with leather in different colors. Cruise 1993 Collection. Additional information: Conditio...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Pearly Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal earrings with costume pearly cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2.3 cm Seller Reference: BOB222
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1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir / Necklace with Rhinestone, Pearly Beads & Glass
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal sautoir / necklace with rhinestone rings, pearly beads, and red glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 155 cm...
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1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace / Sautoir, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace/sautoir with costume pearls and red glass pearls. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 10 cm - Wid...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Brooch, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with costume pearly drops. Fall-Winter 1997 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 7 cm...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Camellia Pendant Brooch in Golden Metal and Beige Enamel, 2007
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Camellia pendant brooch in golden metal and beige enamel. Spring-Summer 2007 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cuff Bracelet in Golden Metal on a Black Background
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Cuff bracelet in golden metal on a black background. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm - Length: 14.5 cm - Opening: 3.5 cm Se...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet with Green Glass Paste by Goosens
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal bracelet with green glass paste. Jewelry from the Goosens ateliers for the House of Chanel. Not signed jewelry from the Coco era. Additional information: Condi...
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1930s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with a Golden Metal Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal pendant ornamented with glass paste cabochons. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good conditio...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Circular Earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal circular earrings. Haute Couture jewelry with a signature on the clip. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 3.5 cm Sel...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal bracelet with glass paste. Work from the Gripoix atelier for the house of Chanel. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 17...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Champagne Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones and Resin, 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones and resin. Fall/Winter 2020 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Costume Pearls and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal earrings with costume pearls and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 7.5 cm Seller reference: BOB147
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal earrings with glass-paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 2.5 cm Seller Reference: BOB237
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1970s Vintage Chanel Jewelry

SS2022 Chanel Multi Chains and CC string necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace Spring Summer 2022 collection string necklace composed of 5 long chains, some double, some intertwined with pink, blue or white leather interspersed with 2 large Chan...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal and Glass Paste Earrings with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste and rhinestones. Work from the Gripoix atelier for the house of Chanel. Additional information: Condition: Good cond...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir with Costume Pearls and Swarovski Rhinestones, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with costume pearls and Swarovski rhinestones. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Len...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Openwork Earrings with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork earrings with glass paste. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 3.8 cm Sell...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

One row sautoir mix pearls and branded coins Chanel Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
One row sautoir mix (synthetic) pearls and branded coins . Branded on each coins and one small metallic tag near the closure . Hook & eye closure . Lenght = 90 cm
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1980s European Contemporary Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel Tie Necklace with Knot Assembled Costume Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tie necklace with knot assembled costume pearls. The necklace ends with two golden metal and glass-paste pompoms. 1983 Collection. Additional information: ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Green Glass Paste, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with green glass paste. Fall-Winter 1997 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Red Pearls, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with red pearls. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 42 cm Seller Reference:...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Set of Two Dark-golden Metal Necklaces with Costume Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set of two dark-golden metal necklaces with costume pearls. 1983 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 84 ...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace / Sautoir with Glass Pearls and Costume Pearly Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with glass pearls and costume pearly pearls. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 175 cm Seller Refe...
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1970s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

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Questions About Chanel Jewelry
  • 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
    All Chanel bags are guaranteed to be authentic, as they come with a unique tag and authentication card.This is an easy way for you to determine the authenticity of your bag. Shop a large selection of vintage or modern Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s belts and they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel belts and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel garments and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn't usually make men's clothing. The brand has never offered a full menswear line. However, Chanel does have partnerships with designers that occasionally yield items for men such as suits or neckties.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove creases from Chanel can be done with care, of course. Use a clean cloth and dry cleaning solution but stay away from any chemicals on the bag as they can damage it permanently. On 1stDibs, find vintage and modern Chanel pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can make Chanel jacket trims feathery, flat or embellished ribbons and stitched on wool bindings are worth all the effort with a seamstress. You'll find a vast collection of authentic Chanel twill jackets from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel recommends storing your boy bags by wrapping the chains or straps in tissue paper and storing them upright in the original pouch. Other sources suggest stuffing the bag with acid-free tissue paper to support its shape and make sure the chain or strap is well-padded so it doesn’t imprint the bag. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can buy a Chanel Mini Flap bag directly from Chanel’s website or one of Chanel’s boutiques. Additionally, you may find a Chanel Mini Flap bag in one of Chanel’s retail partners’ stores. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel Mini Flap bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The classic ballerina flats by Chanel are a must-have for every shoe lover. The chic design and versatility make them perfect to wear with any outfit, whether jeans or dresses. Shop a selection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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