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 Gilded Metal Nest Earrings, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in gilded metal centered of a pearly cabochon. Collection 1984. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2.5 cm Condition: Good condition S...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Flower Dangle Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Flower Dangle Piercing Earrings *Marked 15 *Made in France *Comes with original dustbag -Approximately 0.7″ x 0.5″ -Very classic and ...
Chanel Brand New Gunmetal Star CC Dangle Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gunmetal Star CC Dangle PIercing Earrings *Marked 24 *Made in Italy -It's approximately 1.25" x 1.1" -Brand New 10247-7214
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Black Stone Crystal Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Black Stone Crystal Tear Drop Pendant Necklace *Marked 20 *Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch, booklet, camellia and ribbon *Brand New -It'...
Crystal
Chanel Flor De Camilia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The white Camilla was Coco Chanel’s favorite flower and it was used in many of her jewelry designs. This beautiful brooch is a rare and iconic piece of Chanel fine jewelry...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Golden Metal Door-Knocker Brooch Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Openwork golden metal door-knocker brooch. 1989-1990 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 10 cm ...
Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet with Pearly Cabochon
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal bracelet with pearly cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 19 cm Opening: 9 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRAB55
Gilt Metal
70's Chanel Runway Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have one-of-a-kind custom Chanel piece from the 70's runway. These won't go unnoticed at your next big event as the sparkle of the clear crystals...
Pearl, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, 24k Gold
Chanel Vintage Faux Pearl Woven Clip-On Earrings, 1990
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage faux pearl woven gold-plated clip-on earrings. Signed. Year: 1990 (Season 29) Condition: Good. Light scratches at enamel. Diametr: 4,5cm ........Additional inform...
Chanel Brooch in Engraved Gold-Plated Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in engraved gold-plated metal Additional information: Dimensions: 5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB34
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated Metal Clip Earrings with Pearly Cabochon
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Gold-plated metal clip earrings with pearly cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 3 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB229
Gilt Metal
Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage sun hat clip-on earrings from the 1980’s Collection Length: 4,4 cm / 1.75″ Width: 3,8 cm / 1.5″ Marks – Designer Signature, Made in France Condition – good, minor s...
Chanel Bracelet in Dark Silvery Metal and Burgundy Rhinestones, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bracelet in dark silvery metal and burgundy rhinestones. Fall/Winter 2002 Collection. Jewelry engraved with the S of sales. Additional information: Conditi...
Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass-Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass-paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm Seller Reference: BOB240
Chanel CC Brooch in Gilded Metal, Fall 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal centered with a cc logo. Fall-Winter 1995 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 5 cm Condition: Very good co...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Classic Rare Silver CC Mother of Pearl Button Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Silver CC Mother of Pearl Button Brooch *Marked 08 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It's approximately 1.5" x 2". -Very unique with all those pearl buttons...
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 Long Golden Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Long golden metal brooch twisted and ornamented with glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm...
Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Coin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Coin Brooch. In perfect condition, this brooch is a perfect statement piece to elevate any outfit. It represent the storefront of the Chanel store in Paris makin...
Chanel CC Logo Silver Rhinestone Star Chandelier Pierced Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel iconic CC logo silver star rhinestone chandelier pierced earrings. Made in France Marked C21S 2.0"L x 1.0"W x 2.0"H Condition Gently Used Work perfect and look ...
Crystal, Silver
Chanel CC Crystal Clover Heart Drop Earrings Silver
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2427 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2023 Model CC Serial Number C23S Metal Gilt Weight approx 23.1 g Condition Excellent Other Info Clover diameter:approx 2cm ____________________...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated Clover Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold plated clip-on earrings featuring the four leaf clover, one of Gabrielle Chanel’s lucky charms. Signed. Chanel. Period: 1970s Diameter: 3,5cm Condition: very go...
Gold Plate
Chanel Silvery Metal Pendant Brooch, 2005
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal pendant brooch with enamel, rhinestones, pearls, and charms. Fall-Winter 2005 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condit...
Chanel Cruise Champagne Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones and Resin, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal bracelet with rhinestones and resin. Cruise 2018 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumferen...
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 *Marked 13 *Made in France *Comes with original box -The chain is approximately ...
Chanel Golden Metal and Rhinestone Clip Earrings, Topped with a Turquoise Pearl
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal and rhinestone clip earrings, topped with a turquoise pearl. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB76
Gilt Metal
Chanel Leather Cuff Bracelet With Pearl 'CC' Logo
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Leather Cuff Bracelet With Pearl 'CC' Logo Beige bracelet crafted in smooth leather with signature diamonds stitching. Detailed with gold 'CC' logo to the centre...
Pearl
Chanel Sneaker Plexiglass Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel multicolor sneaker brooch, a must for sports fans, delivered in its original Chanel dustbag Condition: very good Made in France Material : resin Color: multicolor Dimensions:...
Chanel Gold Tone Oval Dangle Crown CC Logo Clip Earrings ‘26‘ 1987 / 1989
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand : Chanel Reference : JW364 Measurement of Earrings : 2cm x 9cm Material : Gilt Metal Year : 1987 /1989 Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-owned there...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Chanel Glass Paste Impressive Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste, rhinestones, and costume pearly drops. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
Chanel Clips Earrings in Gold Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Clips Earrings in gold metal. They are engraved with the S of sales. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 3 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Re...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Camellia Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and a central pearly cabochon. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
Chanel Set of 3 Brooches in Gold Metal, Red and Green Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Set of three brooches in gold metal and red and green glass paste. Additional information: Dimensions: 6 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB101
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch and Glass Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal brooch and glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB100
Chanel Golden Metal Bracelet with Glass Paste, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Chanel golden metal bracelet with glass paste. Spring-Summer 1997 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumfere...
Chanel Silver CC Heart Black Crystal Overlap Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Heart Black Crystal Overlap Hoop Earrings * Marked 08 * Made in Italy -It is approximately 1.25" x 0.55" -Beautiful and super cute -It is in a pristine condition. ...
Chanel Leather Bracelet Interlaced with Red Leather, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal bracelet interlaced with red leather. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 18 cm Seller Reference: BR...
Chanel Clip-on Gilded Metal Earrings, 1994 Spring Collection
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Clip-on gilded metal earrings engraved with the words "Chanel Paris". 1994 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 3 W x 3.5 H cm (1.18"...
Gilt Metal
Chanel "Pine Tree" Silvery Metal Short Necklace, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal short necklace with a snow-like material sprayed pendant. Fall-Winter 2003 Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
Silver
Chanel Paris 1997 pair of earring CC
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Classic pair of Clip earrings Chanel vintage 1997. Gold plate Chanel CC logo open work. Stamp on the back Chanel 97 Made in France.
Chanel Aquatic-Inspired Short Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare CHANEL multi-row coral necklace, delivered in its original Chanel box Condition: very good despite very slight marks on the CC visible on the photos Material: metal, rhinestone...
Chanel Golden Metal and Pearly Cabochon Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal and pearly cabochon clip earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 4 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB197
$1,599 / 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
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 clip-on earring, rund, barock pearl, not signed, 1970s, gilt metal
By Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very Vintage clip-on earring flower shaped with a large round baroque pearl from the early 1970s, unsigned CHANEL. Measurements: Diameter 1.18 inches (3,5 cm) Deep 0.71 ...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Golden Metal Earrings from the Coco Chanel Period
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings and glass paste cabochon. Jewelry from the Coco Chanel period. To note, slight lack of gilding. Additional information: Condition: Good condit...
Vintage 2001 CHANEL Logo Camellia Pink Orange Rubber Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 2001 CHANEL Logo Camellia Pink Orange Rubber Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Circumference: 6.50 inches (16.5 cm) Feature...
Chanel vintage Bracelet 1980 Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel vintage 1980 bracelet . Three link of beautiful crystal sertis clos in the quilt work of gold plate. Recto verso. Chanel stamp on one of the breloque. Made in France.
Chanel Earrings in Glass Paste, Rhinestones and Fantasy Pearl, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings in glass paste, rhinestones and fantasy pearl. Collection 1984. Additional information: Dimensions: 4.5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Openwork Earrings with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork earrings with glass paste. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 3.8 cm Sell...
Chanel Gold CC Pink Crystal Ring Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Pink Crystal Ring Pendant Necklace * Marked 06 * Made in Italy *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 16 to 24" long. -The pendant is approximately 1.5" x...
Huge Chanel Earrings in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare! Collector CHANEL huge round clip-on earrings in golden metal. CC in the center. Stamp of the present brand. Correct state. S from the private Chanel sales engraved on eac...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Earrings in Silver Plated Metal Enamelled
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings in silver plated metal enamelled. Collection 2004. Additional information: Dimensions: 5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB89
Enamel
Vintage CHANEL Miniature Cosmetic Mirror Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Miniature Cosmetic Mirror Pin Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Width: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Windmill Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked Chanel -It is approximately 1.45" x 1.45". -Classic and beautiful -In a very good condition. 2040-44768
2001 CHANEL CC Logo Perspex Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
2001 CHANEL CC Logo Perspex Wide Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Circumference: 5.71 inches (14.5 cm) including normal opening Ope...
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Ribbed Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Ribbed Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.10 inches (15.5 cm) opening included Opening: ...
Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Inside Circumference: 6.81 inches (17.3...
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gold Tone CC Clip-On Earrings, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a CC logo at the center. Collection 29 (collection year : 1994). Embossed CHANEL 29 M...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Blue Agate Stone Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHANEL Blue Agate Stone Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Thickness: 0.39 inch (1 cm) Circumference: 7.68 inches (19.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANE...
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