Chanel Bracelets
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.
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Creator: Chanel
Chanel Purple Leather CC Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Leather CC Cuff Bracelet in Purple is from the 2008 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Inside Circumference - 7". Comes with velvet pouch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Bracelets
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
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Bracelet Interlaced with Black Leather, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bracelet in golden metal interlaced with black leather. It is ornamented with costume pearly drops. 2cc3 Collection. To be noted, few traces on the beads.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL Vintage Triple Row Bracelet in Gilt Metal and Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Vintage Triple Row Bracelet
In very good condition
Made in France
Size: 19.5cm
Presence of the stamp. Year: before 1980
Will be delivered i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Rare Red Crystal Gold Buckle Leather Belt Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Red Crystal Gold Buckle Leather Belt Bracelet
*Marked 00
*Made in France
-Cuff size is approximately 0.9" x 7".
-There are some scratches on the buckle and the...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Bracelets
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Cuff Bracelet in Golden Metal Sleeve Paved with Multicolored Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal sleeve paved with multicolored rhinestones.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Maximum circumference: 24 cm
Minimum circumference: 21 cm
Height: 12 cm
Openi...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL CC Turquoise Color Leather Cuff Bracelet Size M, 2018
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL turquoise color wide leather cuff bracelet featuring a pale gold tone CC logo at the centre.
Laser mark CHANEL B18 C Made in Italy.
Size mark reads : M.
Indicative measurem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Rigid Silver Bracelet With Fabric Flowers
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Couture, this CHANEL jewel is just magnificent. It is a bracelet from CHANEL fashion shows, in silver metal, rhinestones, CC and colored flowers in fabric and plastic. The interior is in glitter resin. Fragile jewel at the fabric flowers...
Category
2010s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Bracelet in Gilded Metal with Yellow Glass Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal bracelet decorated with glass paste cabochons. Originating from the brand sales.
Collection Haute Couture Printemps-Eté 1991.
Additional infor...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Green and Blue Gilded Metal Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal bracelet paved with glass paste cabochons.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Circumference: 13 cm (5.11")
Opening: 2.5 cm (0.98")
Width: 2...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Cuff Bracelet in Golden Metal Braided Chain
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel vintage cuff bracelet in golden metal braided chain.
In good condition. Presence of slight invisible traces of oxidation (see photo)
Mad...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Three Strand Nugget Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel triple strand gold tone nuggets bracelet. 80s collection. Comes with original duster or box.
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Haute Couture Bracelet Cuff glass camelia, fancy pearls and diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel cuff bracelet in gold metal covered with brown enamel decorated with a large CC in enameled metal on one side and a large floral pattern in glass paste decorated with white rh...
Category
2010s French Chanel Bracelets
Rare Chanel 19A Egypt Crystal Mesh Rainbow Strass Bracelet Multicolor 68535
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68535
Exclusive to Lagerfeld's 19A collection - these mesh-crystal bracelets from Karl Lagerfeld's runway show we have available in two pairs - and it took us over a year...
Category
2010s Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Rare Authentic Lucite Faux Pearl Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Rare Authentic Lucite Bangle Bracelet with faux pearls.
Gold tone logo hardware.
From the Spring 1997 collection.
No visible signs of wear.
*MEASUREMENTS*
Inner circumferen...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Runway 1986 Wide Cuff Bangle w/CHANEL Spelled out In Gold Tone Letters
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made for Chanel Runway Season 23, this large size cuff/bangle is one of the most sought after iconic Chanel bracelets. The black background is accented with 1 1/2 inch high gold tone...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chanel Bracelets
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...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL Rigid Cuff Bracelet in Silver Metal set with rhinestones and Flowers
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel rigid silver metal bracelet set with rhinestones and flowers in fabrics. The interior is a glittered resin.
It comes from runway shows, no lozenge of the brand.
Dimensions: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Other, Base Metal
CHANEL lucite bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL
Bangle bracelet with spring opening in transparent champagne-colored lucite, interior with shells, logo and golden specks.
Cruise 2005 Collection
External diameter cm. 7,5
I...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Yellow Gold C Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Chanel charm bracelet featuring alternating Chanel C motifs in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet measures 6 1/4" length.
Category
Early 2000s Chanel Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Dallas 2014 cuff bracelet
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Métiers d’art Pre fall 2014 Paris Dallas cuff bracelet, 8 inches, very good condition few light scratches on the closure.
Category
2010s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel 1980 Massive Cuff Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel vintage cuff 1980 made with gold plate and leather. This cuff is very impressive, it takes several chain models, five in total plus two tubu...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Set of Three Chanel Bangles- Blue, Dark Blue and Black with Gold Tone CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This set of three CHANEL bangles was released as part of the 2007 Cruise collection. All are imbedded with the CHANEL crossed C logo at three points aroun...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Openwork CC Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned openwork cuff bracelet featuring a large CC logo at the center.
From the Spring 1994 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 94 P Made in France.
Indicative measure...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel 2018 Collection Satin Gold CC Logo Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel light satin gold finish chain link bracelet from the 2018 fall winter collection. The large disk is 1.8 inches and has a cutout design of the iconic CC logo, the name Chanel a...
Category
2010s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
CHANEL Pink/Black Resin Bracelet NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic guaranteed
Chanel pink/Black resin bracelet
New with tags.
One size fit all
FINAL SALE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL 14S Runway Orbital large XL pearl CC logo gold metal bangle M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 14S Runway Orbital large XL pearl CC logo gold metal bangle M
Reference: TGAS/E00633
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 14S - Runway
Material: Faux Pearl, Meta...
Category
2010s Italian Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL Blue/Black Resin Bracelet NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic guaranteed
Chanel Blue/Black resin bracelet
New with tags.
One size fit all
FINAL SALE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Spring 1996 Gold Tone Turn-Lock Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone chain bracelet featuring an iconic turn-lock clasp.
Spring 1996 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 96 P Made in France.
Private sale "S" mark en...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Camelia 18K White Gold Four Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel charm bracelet is a dream. The bracelet is made up of alternating floral and round links. The bracelet features four dangling charms over its length, including two four-le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Bracelets
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel New Gold Tone CC Logo Rhinestones Dangle Faux Pearl Bracelet C21K, 2021
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel
Reference: OT1692
Measurement of Bracelet: Total Length is 16cm + Adjustable length of 3.5cm
Material: Gilt Metal
Year: 2021
Made in France
Please Note: the jewelries ...
Category
2010s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gilt-Metal Bead Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage gilt-metal bead bracelet, made in France
Five-strand gilt-metal beads (13 mm), forming a wide bracelet; marked Chanel, 23, made in France...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Bracelet Fall with Blue Hardstone Cabochons, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet with blue hardstone cabochons. 1995 Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good co...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage Lucite Bangle Bracelet with Gold and Silver CC Logos S/S 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage lucite banble bracelet featuring inlaid gold and silver tone CC logos.
Spring / Summer 1997 Collection.
Marked CHANEL 97 P Made in France.
Indicative measurements :...
Category
20th Century Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL Lucite CC Logo Clamper Cuff Bracelet , 2013
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL lucite clamper cuff bracelet embellished with silver tone CC logos and beads.
Embossed CHANEL 13 B Made in France.
Magnetic clasp closure.
Indicative measurements : inner m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage antiqued gold toned clamper cuff bracelet featuring an iconic quilted design and a CC logo surrounded by scrolls in a diamond shaped medallion.
Double secure clasp cl...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Filigree Capped Gilt Ball Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
In this Chanel bracelet the play of layered baroque gilt caps against shiny gilt spheres and pave rondels creates an interesting dynamic. These bracelets are strung on a tension wire...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Black Resin Crystal Inlaid Clamper Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL black resin clamper cuff bracelet featuring a white CHANEL logo and two clear crystal chains inlaid.
Spring 2005 Collection.
Magnetic closure.
Embossed CHANEL 05 P Made in ...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Vintage Chanel Starburst Medallion Logo Bracelet 1990
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic Vintage Chanel Starburst Bracelet from 1990. And here we have Chanel and the 1990s. A bracelet created when Victoire de Castellane was at t...
Category
1990s Chanel Bracelets
Pair Chanel Ornate Poured Glass and Strass Bracelets
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of Chanel bracelets in antique gold finish with center medallions of poured glass and strass stones. Poured glass in tones of amythest, ruby, emerald and sapphire. Fla...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Bronze
New Chanel Oversize Silver Chain Link Lucite Bangle Bracelet with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel oversized chain mounted on a lucite bracelet, with original tag with codes on the inside (minor glue reside from tag). statement piece. outer diam. 3.75" inner dia 2.5". Comes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Bracelets
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Multi Strand Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone cuff bracelet featuring 4 strands of oval shaped coins embossed CHANEL.
Spring clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL Made in France.
Indicative measurements : le...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Logo Plaque Cuff 2007
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Chanel Logo Plaque Cuff. A bold, iconic style cuff by the House, its world-renowned name adorning the front brushed metal plaque. A very cool piece of couture that...
Category
Early 2000s Chanel Bracelets
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.
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage 1988 Gold Toned Coin Charm Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare gold toned cuff bracelet featuring a double round striped link chain embellished with 9 iconic coin charms with CC logos, Mademoiselle profiles, perfume bottle, q...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Rare Chanel 19A Egypt Crystal Mesh Rainbow Strass Bracelet Multicolor 68306
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68306
Exclusive to Lagerfeld's 19A collection - these mesh-crystal bracelets from Karl Lagerfeld's runway show we have available in two pairs - and it took us over a year...
Category
2010s Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Filigree Capped Gilt Ball Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
In this Chanel bracelet the play of layered baroque gilt caps against shiny gilt spheres and pave rondels creates an interesting dynamic. These bracelets are strung on a tension wire...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
Chanel golden chain CC bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel bracelet.
Featuring 3 golden metal chains.
Features magnetic closure.
Circumference measurements: 7 cm X 5 cm.
Height: 3cm
Excellent general condition, with signs of normal us...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage '90s Gold Quilted Medallion Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '90s Gold Diamond Cuff
Features five diamond shaped medallions with quilting
Made in: France
Stamp: Chanel
Closure: None
Color: Gold
Materials: Metal
Overall Conditi...
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Leather Cuff Bracelet with CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Quilted white leather cuff bracelet with a golden metal cc logo.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Length: 21 cm
Seller Reference: BRAB14BIS
Category
2010s European Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Vintage 1997 CC Turnlock and Chains Gold Toned Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned cuff bracelet featuring four rows of rigid chains and a large iconic CC turnlock at center.
Fall/Winter 1997 collection.
Marked CHANEL 97 A Made in Fr...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel Gold Pearl Drop Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Pearl Drop Cuff is in very good vintage condition from the mid 80’s. Faux pearls dangle from a cuff of substantial gold lin...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Bracelets
1990's Vintage Chanel Glass & Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel goldtone metal bracelet adorned with brown and black glass beads. Spring '99 collection. Comes with a original pouch. Minor wear.
Category
1990s French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel bracelet fall 2002
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel bracelet with Gripoix dark red and black melted glass ornement in the middle. Chanel steel Chain . Chanel logo on one stone.
Chanel stamp on the back 2002
Made in France.
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Bracelets
Materials
Steel
Chanel Ruthenium Square Chain Bangle
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel ruthenium chain square bangle bracelet . Spring 2015 collection. Come in original box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Bracelets
Chanel bracelets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Chanel bracelets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Chanel jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Chanel diamond bracelets, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 419 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. 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 bracelets by Hermès, Yves Saint Laurent, and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Prices for Chanel bracelets can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $205 and tops out at $198,800, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,904.
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- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- How much is a Chanel tote?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- Who is Coco Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is a Chanel Deauville?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
- What is Chanel known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
- What does Chanel sell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
- What is a Chanel Reissue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
- Who is the designer of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.
In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.
Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs. - What is Chanel iridescent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Where is Chanel manufactured?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Chanel diamonds are real depends on the piece. Fine jewelry manufactured by the French luxury fashion house features high-quality genuine diamonds certified as conflict free through the Kimberley Process. Fashion jewelry may show off rhinestones or crystals instead of real diamonds. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are all Chanel bags handmade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, all Chanel bags are handmade.
Authentic Chanel handbags, clutches, shoulder bags and other accessories are made in factories and ateliers located in France and regions of Italy such as Tuscany. Additionally, a town in a remote area of southern Spain called Ubrique is reportedly where luxury brands such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton source their leather products.
The brand stamp on an authentic Chanel bag will feature a logo that is accompanied by either "Made in Italy" or "Made in France." It will never read "Made in Paris," which is used on the backplate.
Find vintage Chanel bags and purses on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The size of the Chanel GST is around 13.25 inches in length by 9.75 inches in width by 4.75 inches in depth with a strap drop of 9 inches. It is larger than the PST, which measures approximately 9.4 inches by 8.6 inches by 3.5 inches. Shop a selection of Chanel Grand Shopper Tote bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
- What makes Chanel so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things account for what makes Chanel so special. First, the French luxury fashion house consistently chooses exceptional materials, such as supple genuine leather, wool and silk, for its pieces. During the manufacturing process, Chanel artisans perform much of the work by hand to ensure an unparalleled level of quality. Plus, Chanel has a history of shaping the fashion world with innovative designs, such as what some experts suggest was the first-ever shoulder bag and its iconic “little black dress” (a simple, spare and versatile design compared to most garments of the Jazz Age). Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Who created the Chanel brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel created the brand Chanel. She established her first shop on the rue Cambon in Paris in 1910. Over the decades that followed, she became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris couture, as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024You can buy Chanel espadrilles in one of Chanel’s boutiques. The website offers a location service that can help you find the nearest official Chanel boutique. Additionally, you may find a new pair of Chanel espadrilles in one of the luxury brand’s authorized retailers’ stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel espadrilles and other Chanel footwear from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To check if your Chanel piece is real, you will typically need to consult an experienced dealer or certified appraiser. Chanel usually does not provide authentication services through its boutiques or customer service centers. However, knowledgeable third-party experts can check the serial numbers and thoroughly examine the piece to make an assessment of its authenticity. Explore a large selection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
- Who owns the Chanel brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.