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 Golden Metal Earrings with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste holding a pearly drop. 2cc8 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL cuff/bracelet hammered gold plated metal iconic lions , early 1965's
By Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A georgeous CHANEL Cuff/bracelet hammered gold plated metal with iconic lions and decoration, türkis and coral glass stones around the lion. This is a very early CHANEL cuff/brasel...
Crystal, Gold Plate
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 Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Star Bow Crystal 3 Pins Brooch * Marked 21 * Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet and camellia flower *Brand New -It is approximat...
Chanel Dark Golden Metal Earrings from Gripoix Atelier
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Dark-golden metal earrings with orange glass paste and rhinestones. Unsigned jewelry from the Gripoix atelier for the house of Chanel. Additional information: Condition: Ve...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings Ornamented with a Pearly and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with a pearly and glass paste cabochon. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3 cm Seller Ref...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Black Starfish Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Black Starfish Clip on Earrings *Marked 11 *Made in France -It is approximately 0.5" x 0.4". -It is very unique and cute -In...
Chanel Pink Golden Metal Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal clip earrings topped with a glass bead and rhinestone. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB35
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1985 Gripoix Ruby Emerald Karl Lagerfeld Domed Circle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1985 Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gripoix Ruby Emerald Green Red Cabochon Round Circle Domed Relief Baroque Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold CC Clear Round Resin Crystal Double Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Clear Round Resin Crystal Double Chain Necklace *Marked 12 *Made in France -It is approximately 18" long. -The pendants are approximately 0.55" x 0.55" -In a very g...
Chanel sautoir necklace resin ball CC logo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare sautoir necklace with 9 ball of resin with gold CC logo inclusion inside the ball. Gold color chain . Stamp Chanel 2cc5. Made in France.
Vintage Chanel Fringe Logo Droplet Bib Necklace from the 2001 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Chanel Fringe Logo Necklace from 2001. Crafted in gold plated metal. Featuring no less than fifteen long chain drops creating a fringe style bib effect and finishe...
Gold Plate
Chanel sautoir and pendant 1980 Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful sautoir Chanel. Chain in gold plate, Chanel logo on the lock. Round pendant in Byzantin style signed Chanel on the back of the pendant. Number...
Vintage Jumbo CHANEL Double Hoop Orbital Rhinestone Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Jumbo CHANEL Double Hoop Orbital Rhinestone Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm) Diameter: 2.51 inches (6.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 23 grams Features:...
Chanel Lion Necklace Haute Couture with Lion Pendant
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Haute couture antique golden metal necklace with a lion pendant. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 100 cm ...
$2,916Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel CC Turn-Lock Gold Hardware Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel CC turn-lock gold hardware chain necklace from year 1996 collection. - CC turn-lock closure. - Size: 42cm length. CC buckle: 4cm x 3cm.
Chanel Gold Pearl Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold and Pearl Station Necklace is in excellent condition. Produced in the 1980’s, this piece holds its value an...
Gold
CHANEL Gold Silver Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Massive chain cuff bracelet with woven gold and silver leather. - Rigid wide cuff. - Gold tone. - Signed with CHANEL 2 CC 6 Made in France. - Wil...
Gold Plate
Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Massive Limited Edition Chanel Paris CC brooch from Fall 2010 Collection in perfect condition, Black resin mother of pearl inclusion representing a floral subject. Collectors item!...
Chanel Vintage Clip-On Earrings, 1970S
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings centered with rhinestone. Signed. Period: 1970s Condition: Good. Moderate spots throughout metal. ........Additional information ..........
Chanel Custom Gold Plated Flower Pendants Chain Short Necklace from 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW390 Measurement of Necklace: 40cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 1980’s Made in France Note: There is a bit of tarnish at the end of the Chanel logo Please ...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Hermes Brand new Silver 925 Brown Horn Argyle Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Brand new Silver 925 Brown Horn Argyle Necklace *Marked Hermes and Ag925 Sterling Silver *Made in Vietnam *Comes with the original box, dustbag...
Chanel CC Black Comete Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Black “Comete” brooch featuring a crystal embellishment signature interlocking “CC”, a back pin closure, a plaque pitted at back. Circa 2010s Good vintage condition. Made ...
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Brown Stone Amphora Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Brown Stone Amphora Piercing Earrings *Marked 18 *Made in France *Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, ribbon and camellia *Brand new -Approximately 0....
Chanel Faux Pearl Gold Tone Quilted Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Faux Pearl Gold Tone Quilted Flap Bag Necklace Brand- Chanel Model- Quilted Flap Bag Necklace Product Type- Necklace Serial Number- B2* Age- Circa 2023 Accompanied By- Chanel...
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Beige Black CC Cross Clip on Earrings Brooch Set
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Beige Black CC Cross Clip on Earrings Brooch Set *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with original box -The brooch is approximately 2.4″ x 2.4″. -The earri...
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This scarce piece is a Vintage CHANEL gold plated necklace composed of double twisted chains. As a pendant, you will find a magnifier glass circled by another torsade. On the top of ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage belt fall 2001
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel 2001 belt made with five classic Chanel chain in gold plate and dark purple leather. Two Chanel plate on the front on each side Each Chanel plate are in a leather par...
Chanel Rare Silver Large Bow Crystal 3 Strand Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Silver Large Bow Crystal 3 Strand Pearl Necklace *The stamp is marked 13. It is a year of 2013 design. *Made in France *Comes with...
Crystal, Pearl
Chanel Iconic Faux Pearls Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold-tone and faux-pearls necklace featuring spring-ring fastening with Chanel pitted on, a front logo with strass and beads, faux-pearls beads. Maxi Length: Front Chanel me...
Chanel Brand New Silver Owl Light Lavender Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver Owl Light Lavender Crystal Brooch *Marked 18 *Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, tag and ribbon *Brand New -Approximately 2.2...
Chanel Earrings. Genuine CC CHANEL Rhombus Waffle squares. Nonpierced
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Chanel Earrings Non-Pierced Omega Clip on Earrings. Waffle Design Details: 22mm by 24mm shields Comes with original Chanel Box Please ask for additional pictures and questions.
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold and Silver Crystal CC Arrow Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2023 collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Chanel Collier 2011 Black Enamel and Silver color Metal Camelia Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A Chanel necklace circa 2011 in silver-tone metal, composed of a curb chain and a large central pendant featuring three camellias covered in black enamel. The necklace fastens with a...
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Classic Silver CC Baguette Mother of Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Vintage Silver CC Baguette Mother of Pearl Clip on Earrings * Marked 99 * Made in Italy * Comes with the original box...
$923 / set
Chanel Gold Tone Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel "Coco" earrings featuring a gold-tone signature “COCO” with faux-pearls details, a plaque pitted at back. They come as a pair. Circa 2000s Made in France Good vintage condi...
CHANEL Vintage Coin Stamp Cuff Bracelet, 1988
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD and VICTOIRE DE CASTELLANE vintage cuff bracelet featuring CC 31 Rue Cambon Paris Coins alterning with acanthus leaves and embossed C H A N E L P A R I S ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Silver CC Star Round Crystal Large Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Star Round Crystal Large Brooch * Marked 05 * Made in France -It is approximately 2.5" x 2.5". -In a very good condition AB3005-10048
Chanel Vintage Bronze Bead Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel costume necklace in bronze tone, with 13.5-14mm balls. Multiple balls have dents, and show tarnishing. Bracelet is 7" long + 1...
Chanel Light Gold Cuba Hoop Letter Charm Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2017 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 16 - 20" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORM...
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Gilt Metal CC Logo Lava Brooch 95A
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW431 Measurement : 4.0cm x 3.0cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 95A Made in France Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-owned therefore ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel COCO CHANEL Floating Pearl Hair Barrette Spring 2008
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptional and very long Vintage Chanel Hair Slide or French barrette. Featuring a fabulous monochrome COCO CHANEL spell out design. The spell out, cleverly created setting whole...
Vintage Chanel Poured Glass Double Strand Pearl and Paste Bracelet 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy Vintage Chanel pearl bracelet around fifty years old. Crafted from poured glass baroque pearls, paste rondelles and gold plated metal. Featuring a double strand of large pearls interspersed with pastes and finished to perfection with a claw set paste clasp, so indicative of this era of Chanel. In very good vintage condition without loss or peeling to the pearls. Well strung and individually knotted - remarkable condition actually, signed and approx. 19cm long and 2.5cm wide. A very special piece of Chanel pearl jewellery...
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 Grey CC Crystal Fresh Water Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Grey CC Crystal Fresh Water Bracelet *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet -It is approximately 9" long. Th...
Chanel Brand New Light Gold CC Bead Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Light Gold CC Bead Brooch *Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, tag, camellia and ribbon *Brand New -App...
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Triangle Black CC Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Triangle Black CC Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 00 *Made in France -It is approximately 0.50" x 0.5" -In an excellent condition AB3060-00953
Chanel Large Oversized CC Crystal Heart Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: length of bracelet approximately 8.5 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT I...
Gold
$1,575 / set
1980s Collection 23 Chanel Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
1980s Collection 23 Chanel Clip-on Earrings. In gold coloured gilt metal pressed with 12 circular domes wrapped around a faux pearl and 4 geometric patterned domes on each corner of ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Tweed Bangle
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel TWEED BANGLE ITEM CONDITION Good MANUFACTURER Chanel AGE 2009 GENDER Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Chanel box BRACELET WIDTH 25mm BRACELET LENGTH ...
CHANEL Enamel CC Camellia Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL silver tone chain pendant necklace featuring a CC logo with black enamel and a camellia flower detail. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL P Made in France. Indicative m...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Logo CC Coco Brown Tiger Eye Spiral Relief Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gripoix Logo CC Coco Tiger Eye Brown Spiral Relief Circle Round Domed Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Rose Camellia Flower Brooch Made In France Black White Rare
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Rose or Caméllia Flower brooch in black and white fabric. This is a very rare Chanel flower brooch that we have not seen before. It is an extraord...
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Heart Star Black Coin Bracelet, circa 2001
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: 01 P Made in France Gold metal The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece...
$1,119
Chanel 11A round brooch
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL 11A CC Round Brooch 5.2 cm Very good condition. No original packaging.
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 settings. Clip back fittings. Excellent...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Tone Plated Turn Lock Large Big Key Chain, 1996
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW321 Measurement of Logo: 2.9cm x 3.7cm Length of Key Chain: 11.5cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 1996 Made in France Please Note: the jewelries are guarante...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Gold
Chanel Vintage Rue Cambon Medallion XL Oversized Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: signed CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length of chain 32 inches, pendant width 2.75...
Gold
Chanel Gold CC Heart Pink Crystal Overlap Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Heart Pink Crystal Overlap Hoop Earrings * Marked 08 * Made in Italy * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.25" x 0.55" -Beautiful and super cute -It i...
Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch *Marked in 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 1" x 1" each. -Very pretty and shiny. -In ...
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