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.
Couture CocoChanel Iribe MadeInFrance WiredPearl&Glass BrassClip Earrings c1928
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped "Made In France" on antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-cli...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Vintage CHANEL Gold Circle CC Logo Pendant Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 22" Comes with box IMPOR...
Gold
Chanel Black Resin Bangle Crystal CC Accents
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2011 Collection Magnetic closure The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a...
CHANEL Limited Edition Mademoiselle J12 La Pausa Watch 38 Mm New
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% guaranteed authentic Chanel J12 watch Black highly resistant ceramic and steel with silhouette of Mademoiselle Chanel materials:Black ceramic,Steel B...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Mademoiselle Charm Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 34 inches Comes with box IMPORTA...
Gold
Rare Chanel Endless Pearl and Crystal Rondel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare and Versatile Chanel Endless Pearl and Crystal Rondel Necklace. Incredibly long and so versatile to wrap or wear singly. Hand knotted faux pe...
Brass, Bronze
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Byzantine Cruciform Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare, enormous Maison Gripoix for Chanel Byzantine Cruciform cuff bracelet. The symmetrical squared oversized cruciform cuff is composed of ruby, emerald, amythest and citrine poured...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Chanel Oversized Vintage Faux Pearl & Gold Curb Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1993 collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 19" Comes with box IMP...
Gold
$336Sale Price|65% Off
Chanel 24A White Enamel Square Bangle with Rhinestone CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel 24A White Enamel Square Bangle with Rhinestone CC Logo Elevate your jewelry collection with this striking Chanel bangle from the 2024 Autumn (24A) collection. Designed in a s...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Clover Multi Strand Long Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1995 collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements Approx.: chain length 31" Comes with box IMP...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Elegant Gold CC Clover Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1995 Collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-...
Gold
Vintage CHANEL 1981 gold pearl crystal long designer runway necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, crystal, glass • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Multi Strand Medallion Statement Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Details: Chanel vintage choker necklace, dating back to the early 1990's, features three 24k gold plated chains with a large round 24k gold plated medallion at the center. Pendant ha...
Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Coco Chanel Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Coco Chanel Diamond Band Ring in Platinum This band-style ring is crafted in 950 platinum and features the iconic Coco-inspired quilted motif, reminiscent of the classic matelassé p...
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL Vintage Gold Large Textured CC Statement Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 18 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMA...
Gold
CHANEL Gold Pink Crystal CC Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2023 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
Chanel 2024 Boucles d'oreille Clous CC Silver Rhinestones Micro Earrings Studs
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel mini stud earrings in silver metal with the CC logo motif inlaid with mini white rhinestones, signed on the back. Width 1 cm x height ...
Crystal
CHANEL Vintage Large Gold Heart CC Logo Drop Clip On Earrings, circa 1995
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: 95 P Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pie...
Gold
Vintage Chanel CC Sunburst Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Chanel CC Sunburst Necklace. Centring on the iconic theme of the sunburst immortalised by Coco Chanel in her early fine jewellery collections. Adorned in true 80s Lagerfeld...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Triple CC Textured Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 Collection Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
Gold
Rare Oversized Chanel Jewelled Crest*
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Byzantine Crest Brooch of rectangular and square cut gem colored and crystal foiled stones. This incredibly massive brooch is mounted on a signatur...
Chanel Monochrome CC Logo Cuff 2002 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Chanel Monochrome Logo Cuff. Featuring an arc style design embellished with the iconic CC logo from end to end. Since 1910 when Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel opened her first boutique,...
Chanel 2021 Broche CC Irregular Stones and Pearls Golden Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the 2021 collection in gold-plated metal with the CC logo motif inlaid with fancy pearls and white rhinestones of different shapes and sizes. Width 4.35 cm x heigh...
Base Metal
$1,005 / set
Chanel CC Gold Tone and Faux-Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 2000s CC faux-pearl earrings featuring a metal gold-tone signature interlocking “CC” with faux-pearls embellishment, post-back fastening for pierced ears, a plaque pitted at b...
Chanel Vintage Gold Textured Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 23 Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Gold
Chanel AH1996 Boucles Clips CC Turnlock Clip on earrings Silver Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings collection AW1996 clips with the motif of a CC logo or rather the "turnlock" clasp of the famous Classique or Timeless bag in silver metal inlaid with white rhineston...
Chanel Black Crystal "CHANEL" Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2018 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-own...
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel CC B25 White Pearl Long Necklace Layered Choker
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel CC B25 Pearl Long Necklace Timeless elegance meets iconic design with this Chanel CC B25 Pearl Long Necklace. Featuring a strand of luminous faux pearls accented by a signatu...
Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic 2 Silver CC White Bead Pearl Necklace *Marked 09 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 34″ long. -Wear it as long necklace or wrap it dou...
Chanel 1980’s Lagerfeld Era Gold Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling little dangling Chanel charm button bracelet. It's no secret that Lagerfeld era Chanel jewelry is highly collectible, and it's obvious to us why. Lightly eclectic, highly ele...
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Gold Textured CC Logo Faux Pearl Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 16" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Th...
Gold
Chanel Boucles Oreille Perle CC Silver Metal and Fancy Pearl Clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel clip earrings composed of a large Chanel CC logo in finely quilted silver color metal and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 2 cm x height 3.45 cm. The earrings are delivered ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings clip on Golden Quilted CC and fancy pearl
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel clip earrings composed of a large Chanel CC logo in finely quilted gold metal and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 2 cm x height 3.45 cm. The earrings are in very good condi...
Chanel Faux Pearl Charm Bracelet with Gold-Tone Hardware, 2010
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chanel charm bracelet is a refined yet whimsical expression of the house’s enduring fascination with pearls and feminine iconography. Composed of luminous faux pearls in varying...
Important Moghul Gripoix Glass Necklace, Signed Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Chanel leaf formed bib in the Moghul taste made with 2 tones of turquoise pate de verre. A darker shade lines the neckline while the persian turquo...
Bronze
Chanel Black Resin 3 Button Cuff Bracelet 2018 Fall Collection
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding, chic black resin Chanel cuff makes a big statement. The three gold tone buttons are highlighted with the CC logo in the cente...
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Multi-Medallion Chain Necklace 95cm
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned chain necklace is crafted of gold plated brass metal featuring ten gold toned CHANEL medallions. Stamped CHANEL 2 9 made in France. Spring ring closure...
Chanel Gold Plated Vintage Coco Mademoiselle Necklace, Circa 1970s-1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated From the Late 1970's - Early 1980's Collection by Karl Lagerfeld The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measureme...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logos Statement Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 29” Comes with box IMPOR...
Gold
Chanel Iconic Bronze and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive bib with multiple strands of hand made faux baroque pearls of varying sizes mixed with graduated gilt bronze cupid plaques and chains. Based on a famous Chanel necklace c...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Cuff Statement Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Gold
Chanel Baroque Link Bracelet, Workshop Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel link bracelet in antique gilt bronze with pate de verre faux emerald cabochons in the Renaissance taste. Handmade in a process unique to Goossens in which the glass is applied...
1980s Chanel Gold Tone White Resin Rhombus Shape Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a rhombus shape pendant with a chain designed by Chanel in 1980s. The piece is gold plated. It features white resin in the middle. Signed: “ ©Chanel® - Made in France” (sho...
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold Leather Bangles Set of 3
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel woven leather and chain style bangles in a gold plated metal, a set of three bangles.
Metal
Chanel Pink Crystal "COCO" Gold Tag Vintage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain: 21" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned piec...
Chanel Vintage Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Gold Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Long Double Layer Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Ton...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Poured Glass and Paste Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Clovers are another motif Chanel has revisited many times since the 1930s. This elaborate dimensional brooch derives from the Gripoix workshops in Paris. Dozens of rhinestone pegs de...
Bronze
CHANEL Crystal and Faux Pearl CC Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned piece. We h...
CHANEL Vintage Rare Gold Coins Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 28 Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Gold
CHANEL Bracelet charms pre fall 2022 new
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Golden metal chain bracelet White and black charms Collection pre fall 2022 Code B22A Made in Italy Measures: Width from cm. 15,5 to cm. 18,5 Hight charm cm. 2 Condition: New...
Chanel Large Crystal CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Adjustable clasp, shortest length approx. 8 inches, longest length approx. 11.5 inches ...
Chanel Ultra Black Ceramic Diamond White Gold Flex Ring Size 59
By Chanel
Located in istanbul, TR
Modern elegance meets timeless luxury in this stunning preloved Chanel Ultra ring, crafted from sleek black ceramic and polished 18K white gold. The flexible, articulated design offe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Embellished Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2020 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Emerald and Ruby pate de verre is hand poured into Renaissance style settings in gilt bronze. A matching ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Mini Handbag Necklace Chunky Choker New With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% AUTHENTIC Chanel mini handbag necklace Original receipt with personal info covered will be sent upon request . Gold tone metal hardware with...
Chanel Large Silver Crystal CC Statement Earrings, circa 2005
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2005 collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vinta...
Chanel Gold CC Ice Glace Pop Up Double Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Ice Glace Pop Up Double Chain Bracelet *Marked 10 *Made in Italy -The pendant is approximately 0.75" x 0.5" -The necklace is approximately 7". -In a good condition ...
Chanel Important Anglo Indian Collar
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel time travels to India via Karl Lagerfeld's frequent interludes in foreign places. Late 1980s collar of pale amythest and emerald poured glass by Maison Gripoix. Extraordinary ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Fil De Camellia Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 5 1/2
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring is a striking expression of the brand’s timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k white gold, the polished band...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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