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 Brand New Gold CC Clover CC Heart Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Clover CC Heart Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings *Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet * Brand New -Approximately 2.25″...
Chanel Silver Cat Round Square Princess Crystal Small Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver Cat Round Square Princess Crystal Small Brooch *Marked 17 *Made in Italy -It is approximately 2" x 2". -Very classic and pretty -In an excellent good condition AB412...
Chanel 70's Lucite Camelia Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chanel 70's Lucite Camelia Earrings are in a resin and gold-tone with an internal decorative flower design. Clip On Earrings.
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
$975
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal brooch decorated with green and red glass paste. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm SKU:BRB47
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 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"
Vintage CHANEL Multi Strand Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Multi Strand Chain Necklace Measurements: Height when not worn/ draped: 2 inches (5cm) Wearable Length: 16.14 inches...
2017 Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Interlocking CC Embossed Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2017 Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Interlocking CC Embossed Cuff Bracelet is a stunning accessory that epitomizes luxury and sophistication. Crafted from exquisite black calfskin...
Chanel CC Faux Grey Pearl Gold Tone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301739 Comes With Box Only Date 2017 Model CC Collection Serial Number B17P Metal Gilt Weight 98 g Length 56 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you ar...
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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 Gold Tone Camellia Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone camellia dangle earrings (clip-on). Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max. width approx. 3.5 ...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL 18K White Gold Comète Diamond Star Cascade Single Drop Earring
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An exquisite, highly sought-after estate single drop earring from the iconic CHANEL Comète Collection, meticulously crafted in 18k white gold. Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel's legendar...
White Gold
Vintage CHANEL Quilted Cut Out Plate Double Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Quilted Cut Out Plate Double Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 4.13 inch (10.5 cm) Wearable : 16.53 inches (42 cm) Features: - 100% Authent...
Vintage gilt and imitaitons pearl CHANEL cuff 1960's
By Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage gilt and imitations pearl CHANEL CUFF (Made in France) 1960's Dimesions: Heigth 56,5 cm Width 5,5 cm Opening 2,8 cm Features
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Flower Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Flower Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Width: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Weight per Earring: 16 gram...
Chanel Gold Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1991, Rigid Link Design, France
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Very beautiful large rigid link cuff type bracelet. Fall winter parade 1991. Rare and sought-after model. Has slight discreet scratches and a small hole in the very discreet bracelet...
Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings circa 1996
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Coco Medallion Interlocking CC Drop Clip-On Earrings, circa 1996, are a timeless and elegant addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted in a sophisticated silver-tone finish,...
1980's Vintage Chanel Mesh Large Quilted Coin Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large mesh chain bracelet with center quilted coin accent. Fits medium to large wrist. 80s collection. Comes with original pouch or box.
Chanel Classic Iconic Gold CC Turnlock Large Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Iconic Gold CC Turnlock Large Pendant Necklace * Marked 09 * Made in Italy * Comes with the original box -The pendant is approximately 1.25" x 1". -The chain is appr...
Chanel Vintage Geometric Faux Pearl Cuff
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '87 Goldtone & Geometric Faux Pearl Cuff Bracelet Made In: France Year of Production: 1987 Stamp: 2 CC 6 Closure: None Color: Goldtone and ivory Materials: Metal and ...
CHANEL Coco Crush Large Quilted motif 750 18K Ring size 59
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Coco Crush Large Quilted motif 750 18K Ring size 59 18K White Ring size: 59 / 8.75 Wide : 11.0 mm Weight: 13.3 gm Retail $4250
18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Flower and Leaf Pearl Choker
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gripoix Flower and Leaf Pearl Choker is in excellent vintage condition from the early 1980’s. Extremely rare and collectible. Large Baroque pearls with colorf...
Chanel 1980s CC Logo Ribbed Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Chanel 1980s CC Logo Ribbed Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet – a beautiful statement cuff that captures the essence of vintage Chanel glamour. This cuff features y...
Chanel French 1980's Peridot 18K White Gold Curb Link Bezel Vintage Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut peridot measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm Transparent medium green in color - bezel set Flanked by curb link motif shank Pierced and grooved with detail Stamped with Fr...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Earrings in Golden Metal, 1980
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Earrings in golden metal, blue glass paste, and Swarovski rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: ...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL 80s Giant Round CC Quilted Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: CHANEL Total Weight: 44.1 Grams Gold Plated Earring Measurements: ~1.3" Stamped: "CHANEL "Made in France" Closure: Clip on Condition: Preowned Co...
$4,164
Chanel earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 3.5 cm SKU:BOB50
Gilt Metal
Chanel Brand New Gold Gunmetal CC Half Half Large Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold Gunmetal CC Half Half Large Piercing Earrings *Marked 23 *Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia and ribbon *Brand New - It is ...
70s Chanel Vintage Medallion Necklace Long 36" Yellow Gold Tone Coco
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage 70s Chanel medallion necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1971-1980). The necklace features three medallion stations with re...
Base Metal
Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Pendant Brooch, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace holding a golden metal pendant brooch with glass paste. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimension...
Chanel Classic Gold CC Crystal Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold CC Crystal Piercing Earrings *Marked 19 *Made in France *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 0.55 x 0.45. -Very pretty and classic -It is...
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Spiral CC Heart Dangle Large Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Spiral CC Heart Dangle Large Clip on Earrings *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 2.75" x 1.6". -Very classic an...
Chanel Red Ball Crystal Mirror Locket Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Red Ball Crystal Mirror Locket Necklace * Marked 21 * Made in France * Comes with the original box, pouch and cushion. -It is approximately 34" long. -The locket is approxim...
CHANEL Gold Crystal CC Orange Bead and Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2019 Collection Gold tone metal The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We ha...
Chanel Camellia Flower Leather Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Camellia Flower Leather Choker Necklace Statement Piece - Chanel's signature oversized Camellia flower designed with overlapping soft leather petals. Detailed wit...
Chanel Gold Plated And Red Gripoix Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold plated and red gripoix earrings clip on Round shaped diameter 1.20"
Chanel Plume de Chanel Ring, 18K White Gold, 0.55ct Pear Diamond
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Material: The ring is crafted from 18K white gold. Gemstones: It features multiple diamonds, including a central pear-shaped diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel 05P Pastel Necklace and Bracelet Jewelry Set
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elegant Chanel jewelry set featuring a necklace and bracelet. This set showcases pastel enamel resin beads and metal chain links, adorned with the iconic CC logos. The soft mint and ...
Chanel Haute Couture Bracelet in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Haute Couture bracelet in gilded metal and multicolored glass paste. Fashion show jewel, unsigned. Additional information: Dimensions:...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings with Glass Paste, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste and costume pearly drops. 2cc5 Collection from the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condi...
Chanel Vintage Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1990, France, 2.8 cm Diameter
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Very pretty earrings Miss Coco Chanel. Vintage. In very good condition. Sold in their box. Diameter 2.8 cm. Très jolie boucle d'oreilles mademoisell...
Chanel Vintage Chunky Gold Toned Bells and Egg Charms Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1994 chunky gold toned chain necklace featuring a pendant with two bells (tinklings) and one "egg" shaped charm with CC logos. Spring clasp and toggle closure. Autum...
Gilt Metal
Chanel 'Paris' Antique Gold Strass & Crystal 'CC' Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 'Paris' Antique Gold Strass & Crystal 'CC' Logo Necklace Chain necklace in aged gold with crystal encrusted 'Paris' and 'CC' logo with multicoloured strass snowflake adornmen...
Crystal
CHANEL Vintage Faux Pearl Gripoix Clip-On Earrings, 1982
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with a dome faux pearl adorned by four MAISON GRIPOIX red glass cabochons. Embossed on one earring CHANEL 1982...
Gilt Metal
$8,328
Chanel necklace Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal pendant brooch decorated with multicolored glass paste. A Collection from the Coco era. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: T146895 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated VIntage Faux Pearl Necklace Condition Description: In very good condi...
Gold Plate
Chanel Rose Gold CC Fuchsia Crystal Chain Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rose Gold CC Fuchsia Crystal Chain Choker Necklace *Marked 16 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box -The length is from 15" to 18". -The CC pendant is approximately 1...
Chanel Silver CC Star Crystal Black Bead Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Star Crystal Black Bead Necklace * Marked 23 * Made in France -It is approximately 13.5" to 19". -The pendant is 1.30" x 1". -Very intricate and beautiful -It is i...
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Necklace Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1 6/8 inches X 1 6/8 inches (biggest) Wearable Length: 15 inches This...
Chanel Vintage White Logo Black Canvas Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage White Logo Black Canvas Tote Bag *4844540 ( The serial number is hard to read.) *Made in France -It is approximately 11″ x 11″ x 3.7″. -Miley Cyrus was carrying the ...
Chanel Vintage 1994 Gold Logo Openwork CC Coco Engraved Flower Elegant Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Vintage Textured Logo CC Coco Engraved Flower Openwork Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Skinny CC Regular Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Skinny CC Regular Clip on Earrings *Marked 00 *Made in France -The pendants are approximately 0.75" x 1.1". -In a very good condition. One of the clips i...
Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156082 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated 2021 Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch Condition Descriptio...
Gold Plate
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gripoix CC Clip-On Earrings, 1988
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone openwork clip-on earrings embellished with a MAISON GRIPOIX green glass cabochon and four CC logos. Collection N°23 (Year : 1988). Emboss...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1992 Iconic Gold Interlocked Quilted Woven Coco Logo CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Iconic Coco Logo CC Interlocked Quilted Woven Mesh 29 Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, bar...
Gold Plate
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Cream Yellow Peach Stone Cross Large Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Cream Yellow Peach Stone Cross Large Pendant Brooch *Marked 04 *Made in France -It's approximately 2.75" x 2.75". -In an excellent condition AB4004-10081
Chanel Turquoise Clip-on Earrings, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings centered with a cabochon imitating a turquoise topped with a rhinestone. Jewelry from the 1960s. Additional information: Cond...
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...
1980s Chanel coins charm bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A striking vintage Chanel charm bracelet from the 1980s, crafted in rich gold-tone metal with an unmistakably bold Parisian aesthetic. The bracelet features oversized textured interl...
1stDibs offers a range of Chanel jewelry and watches. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While searching for the most stylish antique or vintage Chanel jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you'll find that Chanel diamond jewelry & watches can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, from our inventory of 142. This collection includes 1,700 pieces, as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and Contemporary are some of the most popular styles of Chanel jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th Century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by David Webb, Yves Saint Laurent and Robert Goossens. Prices for Chanel watches and jewelry can vary depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $172 and tops out at $205,000, while pieces like these can sell for $2,077 on average.
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Antique, new and vintage engagement rings, even if it can be difficult to choose the right one, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.