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.
Chanel Gripoix Ruby Crackle Glass Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Deep Ruby Crackle Gripoix Glass Pearl Drop Earrings with hand made nacre pearl drops from the 1980's. 2.5" x .75". Clip back fittings.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir with Metallic & Glass Pearls, Rhinestones Necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with metallic pearls, rhinestone rings, and glass pearls in red, green, and pearly tones. Jewelry from the 1960s...
Chanel Vintage Gold Rare Trio White Pearl Round Openwork CC Long Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Trio 3 Logo CC Coco White Pearl Openwork Round Circle Ball Drop Modernist Elegant Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratc...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Rare Large Knot Bow Circle Medallion CC Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Round Knot Bow Openwork Medallion Charm Pendant Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Chanel quilted CC pendant chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A sublime example of Karl Lagerfeld’s mastery of brand codes, this vintage Chanel pendant necklace from the 1990s is a true statement of Parisian luxury. The focal point is a grand-s...
Chanel Crystal CC Gold Perfume Black Leather Chain Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2020 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Chanel FW2021 Boucles d'oreille Clou CC Golden CC and 5 Earrings Stud
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings in gold metal with a circle motif topped with a small CC or a 5 encrusted with white rhinestones. Diameter 1.45 cm. The earrings are delivered without packaging ...
Chanel Vintage 1988 Gripoix Emerald Maltese Logo Large Pearls Openwork Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 25 Vintage Gripoix Emerald Green Cabochon Round Maltese Logo CC Openwork Large White Pearls Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Ti...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Vintage 90's 1996 Spring Logo Cc Turnlock Choker Rare Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Logo CC Turnlock Gold Choker Necklace Rare 90's Vintage Gold-Tone Metal Metal Finish: High Polish Measurements: Chain Length 16"
Chanel Three Symbols 18K White Gold Necklace CH17-031226
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking design makes this Chanel Three Symbols necklace impossible to ignore. Sleek and stylish, it comes to life thanks to the four-leaf clover, camellia, and rosette symbols. Cr...
18k Gold, White Gold
Lanvin 80's Matt Gold Cufflinks
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lanvin 80's Cufflinks in a gold plated round nautical engraved theme motif.
Gold Plate
Chanel cc brooch 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal cc brooch ornamented with colorful rhinestones. A 2023 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Necklace in Dark Silver Plated Metal in Black and Pearly Tones, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Impressive necklace in dark silver plated metal World Map collection in black and pearly tones. Fall-Winter 2004 Collection. To be noted, sometimes the costum...
Silver Plate
Chanel Openwork Golden Metal Brooch, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Openwork golden metal rounded brooch. 2005 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm SKU:BRB205
Chanel Short Four-row Pearl Necklace, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short four-row necklace made of glass pearls assembled with knotw and a golden metal fastener. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Conditi...
Chanel 80s Vintage Flower Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s Vintage Earrings in form of a flower with pearls being the leaves. Collection 25 by Victoire de Castellaine. Minor wear on one pearl, ...
Pearl, Base Metal
Chanel 'feather' earrings by Virginie Viard 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2022 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Golden metal earrings representing a cc logo ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones and two fea...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gilded Metal and Leather Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Hard gilded metal bracelet entwined with black leather, end decorated with pearly drops. 2cc5 Collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Wrist circu...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Resin Interlocking CC Padlock Silver-Tone Chainlink Necklace 2014
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Resin Interlocking CC Padlock Silver-Tone Chainlink Necklace from 2014 is a striking statement piece that embodies the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. T...
Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 10 *Made in France -It is approximately 0.75" x 0.75". -Very beautiful and shiny -In a good condition. One of the CC...
Chanel Boucles d'oreilles Clips 1998 Golden CC on copper Clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 1998 clip-on earrings in copper-colored metal shaped like a faceted cabochon and topped with a small CC logo in gold-plated metal. Width 1.6 cm x height 1.6 cm. The earrings a...
1994 Chanel Gold Brooch with Pearls and Green and Red Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This incredibly detailed, lavishly embellished Chanel brooch is from the Fall 1994 collection where the models were bedecked in jewellery made by the Gripoix atelier in France for Ch...
Chanel Vintage 1983 Four-Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace, Ornate Medallion Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Chanel faux pearl necklace from the ultra-glamorous 1980s. This beauty of a necklace boasts four graduated strands of baroque p...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156584 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Matelasse Multistrand Necklace Condition Description:...
Chanel Camellia 18k White Gold Floral Circle Charm Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chanel's Camellia 18k White Gold Floral Circle Charm Link Bracelet exudes timeless elegance with its intricate design and fine craftsmanship. A statement piece with a chain style, it...
18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage 1995 Gold Heart Love Relief Logo CC Coco Interlocked Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Unisex Heart Love Relief Logo CC Coco Interlocked 95 P Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. A very beautiful brooch, signed at ...
Gold Plate
Chanel CC Double Glass Pearls Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2466 Comes With Box Only Model CC Collection Metal Gilt Weight approx 29 g Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previousl...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1995 Gold Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very classic versatile necklace. Can be worn as many different styl...
24k Gold
c1981 Ultra Long 105" Vintage Chanel Flower Necklace Purple Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel flower necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1981). We haven't come across a Chanel necklace quite like this one! Measuri...
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage 1988 Iconic Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic gold toned rigid chain cuff bracelet featuring woven black leather. Collection year n°23 (198...
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Golden Metal Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Cruise 1992 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Gold-tone metal earrings. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
Chanel CC Logo Exclusive Edition 2017 Wide Dark Navy Blue Leather Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ****** Please note that the true color of this cuff is DARK NAVY BLUE - NOT black ! CHANEL dark navy blue wide leather cuff bracelet featuring a pale go...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1988 Long Trio Camélia Flower Pearls White Round Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Long Large Trio Camélia COCO Flower White Pearls Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches on faux pearls, bare...
Gold Plate
CHANEL gold 22S SPINNING WHEEL PEARL & STRASS Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Spinning Wheel brooch in gold-tone metal is a playful yet sophisticated statement piece. Adorned with shimmering strass, the wheel features iconic Chanel s...
Chanel Vintage 1996 Rare Iconic Gold Star Pentagram Blossom Logo CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1996 Iconic Classic Logo CC Coco Flower Blossom Pentagram Star Clip Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Come with ori...
Gold Plate
CHANEL Blue CC Pearl Dangle Earrings, 2018
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL blue CC logo dangle earrings (for pierced ears) featuring a string of blue shade faux pearls. Embossed CHANEL A18 S Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. ...
Chanel Silver Tone Crystal CC Logo Stud Earrings, Made in France
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel iconic CC logo silver tone crystal stud pierced earrings. Crystals are large, bright and beautiful. Let these beautiful earrings make your statement! Made in France...
Crystal, Silver
Chanel Short Necklace of Costume Pearls & Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace with several costume pearl rows, and a glass paste and golden metal fastener. Work from the Goossens Atelier for the house of Chanel. Additi...
Chanel Necklace in Gold Metal and Red Glass Paste Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Long necklace in gold metal and red glass paste pearls. Collection 1983. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 83 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number:...
Gilt Metal
Chanel ULTRA 18K White Gold 0.38ct Diamond and Black Ceramic Ring CH02-042726
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A graphic, high-contrast design makes this Chanel ULTRA ring a dynamic addition to any ensemble. Black ceramic links and 18K White Gold links combine to create the bold, breathtaking...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Pearl Choker Necklace With Crystal Embellished 'Chanel' Signature
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Pearl Choker Necklace With Crystal Embellished 'Chanel' Signature From the Fall-Winter2023 Collection is this pearl choker adorned with a 'Chanel' signature pendan...
Crystal, Pearl
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Iconic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Necklace Spring Grey Pearly Baroque Beads, 1998
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace with grey pearly baroque beads. Spring-Summer 1998 collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length : 80 cm P...
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Round Circle Star Cross Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, ti...
Gold Plate
Chanel Earrings. Genuine CHANEL Mabe Pearl Turquoise Clip on earrings.
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chanel Earrings Non-Pierced Omega Clip on Earrings. Imitation Large Mabe pearl set into Turquoise Resin Details: 26mm round 15mm pearls Please ask for additional pictures an...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel COCO Pearl 14K Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel COCO Pearl 14K Gold Plated Cuff is an exquisite piece that effortlessly embodies the essence of luxury and sophistication. This stunning cuff features glamorous costume pe...
Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Braided Magnifying Glass Double Chain Necklace Measurements: Pendant: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Diameter Magnifying Glass:1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Chain Length: 70.86 inch...
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold-plated metal clip earrings centered with a pearly cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions: 2.2 W x 2.2 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156376 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet Condition Description: No house has shaped the f...
Chanel Golden Costume Pearl Pendant Necklace
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 and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Chanel Light Gold CC Flower Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Light Gold CC Flower Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 11 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1" x 0.9" -This pair is very elegant and beautiful. ...
Chanel 1998 Silver Rock V Necklace, Three Row Metal Link Design
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This hot fabulous rock stud Chanel signed necklace is in the shape of a V on your neck. It is signed Made in France Chanel '98. It is silver toned meta...
Silver
Chanel Gold Letter Crystal Flower Pendants Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Letter Crystal Flower Pendants Chain Necklace * Marked 19 * Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet -The pe...
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2020 crystal faux pearl pendant CC logo gold chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2020 crystal faux pearl pendant CC logo gold chain necklace Reference: LAYU/A00082 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2020 Material: Metal, Faux Pearl Color: G...
Chanel Vintage 2003 Gold Pink Red Lucky Clover White Logo CC Elegant Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2003 03 P Pink Red Lucky Clover White Logo CC Dots Flower Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss,...
Gold Plate
$46,216Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 18ct Gold & Pearl Retro Matelasse Bangle – Rare Vintage Piece
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A rare and iconic Chanel Retro/Vintage ‘Matelassé’ bangle crafted in 18ct yellow gold and set with 64 cultured pearls arranged in four elegant rows. The curved lattice design is inst...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Necklace in Gold-Plated Metal and Costume Pearly Beads, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace in gold-plated metal and costume pearly beads. Jewelry from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimen...
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Bird Cage Clip on Earrings *Marked 93 *Made in France *Comes with original box -Approximately 1.6" x 2.8" -Very pretty and classic -In a very go...
Chanel Red Beads Necklace in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal choker composed of several strands of red facetted beads. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 34 cm to 39 cm (13.38" t...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 2002 CHANEL White and Black CC Logo Perspex Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 2002 CHANEL White and Black CC Logo Perspex Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) Maximum Circumference: 6.10 inches (15.5 cm) i...
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