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 CC Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Small Gold-tone logo pin brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, crystal, embellishments, a back pin closure, a logo plaque. Circa 2010s Good vinta...
Chanel Lagerfeld Era Statement Pearl CC Logo Long Rope Necklace 2009
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A totally timeless Chanel Pearl Logo Rope Necklace from the Karl Lagerfeld era. The pearl rope necklace, embellished with the iconic interlocking CCs is perhaps the House of Chanel's...
CHANEL pearly white 98P CAMELLIA IMITATION PEARL Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel choker necklace is crafted from oversized pearly white imitation pearls and centered with a sculptural Camellia—one of the house’s most iconic emblems. Fi...
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round ...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
CHANEL Gold Lion CC Sunburst Vintage Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piec...
Gold
Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, gripoix • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 72” long CONDITION • ver...
Chanel CC Silver Tone Strass Mini Size Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC silver-tone mini “CC” earrings featuring crystal embellishment, a signature interlocking CC logo, back plaque pitted. They come as a pair. Circa 2010s Made in France Widt...
CHANEL 2024 Elegant Pearl and Crystal CC Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Gorgeous pair of Chanel crystal CC and faux pearl drop earrings 100% authentic Made in Italy 2024 Collection Excellent condition overall aside from faint wear and scratches throughou...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Crescent Pendant Chain 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.: 30 inches long Comes with box IMPOR...
Gold
CHANEL gold & blue enamel 24P CC DENIM HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a unique blend of texture and elegance. Featuring a twisted-edge frame, it is filled ...
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 silver-tone 19C LA PAUSA CRYSTAL LIFESAVER PENDENT CHAIN Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel necklace features a delicate silver-tone chain with a clear crystal-encrusted lifesaver pendant, showcasing a CC logo at the center. A refined yet statemen...
Chanel Faux Pearls and Logo-Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel logo-pendant necklace featuring white/silver-tone faux-pearl embellishment, crystal embellishment, signature interlocking CC logo, logo pendant, adjustable fit, lobster claw f...
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated CC Infinity Pendant Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL 93 P Collection Made in France Gold plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 27” long Comes with box...
Gold
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 CC Medallion Pendant 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.: chain length 15" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INF...
Gold
Rare Chanel Haute Couture 1984 by Karl Lagerfeld choker bib pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Haute Couture 1984 collection by Karl Lagerfeld choker bib pearl necklace, coin pendant with Gabrielle Chanel, 24k gold plated and Gripoix pearls. An amazing archival Cha...
Chanel 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Cable Link Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring by Chanel is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vibrant citrine set within a distinctive cable link inspired design. The warm golden hue of the citrine beaut...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL 2025 Gold Star Button Crystal CC Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2025 collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Chanel 2020 Boucles Clous CC Golden plate and pearly pendant earrings studs
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings from the AH2020 collection in gold-plated metal, composed of a plate surrounded by the name Chanel and centered with a CC symbol encrusted with white micro rhine...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chanel CC Logo Embossed Large Gold Buttons Charms
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of two vintage CHANEL gold tone CC logo embossed buttons. Can be used as buttons, or can easily be turned into earrings or a brooch. In great condition Measures 1 inch by 1 inch
Chanel Vintage Wide Gold Curb Link 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 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 Vintage Gold Link Curb Cuff 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 gold-tone metal 23C MONTE CARLO CRYSTAL CHAIN Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel pendant earrings in light gold-tone metal exude elegance with a clear crystal-encrusted CC logo and three sparklin...
Chanel 2024 Gold CC Clover Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2024 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
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
Chanel 2005 Broche Pins Parfum N5 Iconic N5 Perfume Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch pin from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, featuring the iconic Chanel N°5 perfume bottle design, crafted from translucent acetate and...
Base Metal
Chanel 2022 Pink CC Lipstick Lavalier Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2022 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length of chain 17" Comes with box IMPORTANT IN...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Long Station 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: 34” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Diamond Quilted CC Clip On Earrings, 1980-1990's
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning statement quilted CC clip on earrings from CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Circa 1980-1990 Gold plated Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratches t...
Gold
Chanel Long Coco Mark Coin Costume Pearl Strand Vintage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Long Coco Mark Coin Costume Pearl Strand Vintage Necklace is a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features a luxur...
Chanel Vintage Pearly White CC Logo Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
CHANEL Vintage Clip-On Earrings featuring a gold-toned CC logo and a baroque-style faux pearl drop. These classic earrings are a timeless piece of Chanel's iconic elegance. Details:...
Gold
$1,490 / set
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin Charm Chain 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 Measurements approx.: Chain Length 7.5" Comes with box IM...
Gold
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 Plume Collection Feather High Jewelry Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chanel Plume Collection Feather High Jewelry Necklace With box
Chanel Gold Plated Vintage Quilted CC Cuff 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 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
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,...
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
Bronze
CHANEL B 19P Light Gold Chain Logo Bubble Charm Letters Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
This beautiful classic and authentic Chanel 19P Light Gold Letter Charm Bracelet features the signature leather and chain-link design on the logo CHANEL Letter charms. Signature stam...
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
2014 Chanel J12 Montre 365 Rose Gold Ceramic J12 Watch 365
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel watch model J12 365 (reference H3839) in ceramic and rose gold, automatic winding, calendar at 6 o'clock, second hand, golden beige guilloché dial, double folding clasp, water resistant to 100m. Diameter 3.65 cm, length 15.5 cm (a link currently on order from Chanel). The watch has been worn but it is in very good condition, it is delivered without original invoice, in a Chanel travel case...
Chanel Collier Camélia Gripoix 1998 Fancy Pearls and Camelia Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 1998 collection necklace by Gripoix, a choker composed of large, irregularly shaped oval beads and a large camellia in iridescent glass paste. It fastens with a ho...
Vintage CHANEL Gold Heart CC Logo Clip On Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 95 P Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned piec...
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...
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 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...
Rare Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1992 runway Massive Gripoix pearl Cross Pendant
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 1992 runway Massive Gripoix pearl Cross pendant, runway piece as seen many times on the catwalk and on Claudia Schiffer too. Season 29 by Vict...
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 Vintage Gold Lariat CC Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning CHANEL lariat necklace with intricate gold CC medallions DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is...
Gold
Chanel Gold CC Heart Perfume Charm Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2019 collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
CHANEL Vintage White Fabric Crystal CC Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chanel camellia brooch in soft white bouclé fabric. Sparkling CC logo accent. Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with...
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 Vintage Gold Woven CC Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-...
Gold
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 Silver Crystal Heart CC Logo Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Pretty pair of Chanel crystal heart CC drop earrings 100% authentic Made in France 2023 Collection Excellent condition overall aside from faint wear and scratches throughout Comes wi...
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain Leather & Crystal Bow Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 Collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 15.5 inches long Comes with box IMP...
Gold
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...
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