Chanel Brooches
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
Golden Chanel Letters Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel brooch with gold C H A N E L letters, CC and pearl pendant
Condition : excellent
Made in France
Materials : gold plated metal, pearls
Color : golden, pearly
Dimensio...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal, Fall 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal. Collection Fall/Winter 1997.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6.5 H cm
Condition: Very good condition
Seller Ref number: BRB88
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Small Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Small Brooch
*Marked 97
*Made in France
-It is approximately 1.5" x 1.75".
-Very classic and beautiful
-In a ver...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal and Pearly Cabochon, Fall 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and pearly cabochon. Collection Autumn-Winter 1994.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 10 L cm
Condition: Very good condition
Selle...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris Vintage Rectangular Uniform Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND vintage rectangular brooch featuring a black background with C-H-A-N-E-L letters in a gold tone setting.
This brooch was part of a CHANEL employee uniform....
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Twisted Flower Brooch
*Marked 95
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 2" x 2".
-In an excellent vintage condition
2905-4...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brooch/Pendant in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch/pendant in gold metal and glass paste.
Woloch workshop for the house of chanel.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 cm x 6 cm
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Peach Orange Mustard Silver Crystal Gothic Cross Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Peach Orange Mustard Silver Crystal Gothic Cross Brooch Pendant
*Marked 06
*Made in France
*Comes with original box
-Approximately 2.1″ x 2.1″
-Very unique and prett...
Category
Early 2000s French Gothic Revival Chanel Brooches
Chanel Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel Brooch pearls, rhinestones in ruthenium metal
Condition: Never worn, delivered in its original box.
Made in France
Material: metal, pearl drops, rhinestones
Color: g...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
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...
Category
20th Century Chanel Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful brooch from Chanel in metal, pearls and crystals from 2015.
In excellent condition. Made in France.
Materials: metal, crystals, pearls
Color: silver
Dimensions: 3 x 3 cm, ...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Blue Stone Rope Wreath Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Blue Stone Rope Wreath Brooch
*Marked 94
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
– It is approximately 1.75″ x 1.75″.
-Very classic and rare
-In ...
Category
1990s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Brand New Light Gold CC Bead Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Light Gold CC Bead Brooch
*Marked 22
*Made in Italy
*Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, tag, camellia and ribbon
*Brand New
-App...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Rope Cross CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Rope Cross CC Brooch
*Marked 28
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
– It is approximately 2.1″ x 2.25″.
-Very classic and pretty
-The pin’s gold...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Silver CC Mint Enamel Corner Crystal Flower Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Mint Enamel Corner Crystal Flower Brooch
*Marked 04
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 1.6″ x 1.5″
-V...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Black Crystals Logo Coco CC Gold Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2001 Unisex Vintage Lion Head Whole Black Crystals Monogram Logo Coco CC Modernist Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone
Versatile brooch, can be also worn as a pendant.
Very g...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Supermarket collection tweed Camellia brooch 2014
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Chanel Supermarket collection brooch. A huge Camellia is worked in tweed with neon pink, orange, and yellow pops. Finished with a cluster of grey ...
Category
2010s Chanel Brooches
1990s Vintage CHANEL Linen Camellia Brooch Dark Pink
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of dark pink linen. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diameter measures approximately 8.5 cm. Comes with box.
Condition: Generally in goo...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Silk Camellia Brooch Black
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of silk fabric in black adorned with two black silk leaves. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Diameter measures approximately 10 c...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel 1994 filigree CC brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1994 24k gold plated filigree cross CC logo brooch
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Classic Silver CC Black Crystal Medium Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Black Crystal Brooch
* Marked 12
* Made in France
-It is approximately 1.5" x 1.1"
-Very classic and pretty
-In a pristine condition
DDAB2152-00681DD
Category
2010s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 2000s CC rhinestone-embellished bow brooch featuring bow motif, signature interlocking CC logo to the front, a bar-pin fastening and a back plaque.
Circa 2000s . Made in Fra...
Category
Early 2000s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Coco Frame Small Pin
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Coco Frame Small Pin
* Marked 07
* Made in Italy
-Approximately 0.75" x 0.7".
- Very rare and classic
-Its missing 2 chains.
-In a very good vintage condition
...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
Chanel Renaissance Quatrefoil Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel renaissance style brooch quatrefoil in form of turquoise pate de verre and multiple pearls. This style of brooch was one of Chanel's "Fords" ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Gold Tone rue Cambon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold tone brooch featuring signature interlocking CC logo, round-cut crystal embellishments, engraved logo, a safety bar-pin fastening, ...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition, no cracks or damages but some moron tested it to see if this is Coral, two testin...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Bronze
CHANEL 2019 Strass Logo Letters Brooch Set NEW With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% guaranteed authentic
CHANEL 2019 Strasse Logo Letters Brooch Set
NEW with tags.Original receipt available upon request.
Approx. Measurements: Length 1.5-1.75“, Width 1.5“-1.75...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Vintage Chanel Black Enamel Employee Pin 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Chanel Enamel Employee Pin. Crafted in black enamel punctuated with the iconic brand name CHANEL.
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear.
Materials:...
Category
1990s Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Pearls Birds Nest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Cabochon White Round Circle Pearls Birds Nest Openwork Wire Chunky 3D CC Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condi...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris Vintage Rectangular Uniform Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND vintage rectangular brooch featuring a black background with C-H-A-N-E-L letters in a gold tone setting.
This brooch was part of a CHANEL employee uniform....
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Byzante Over-sized Gripoix, Crystal Maltese Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Very Rare - Chanel Over-sized Byzante Maltese Cross Brooch With Gripoix, Crystal, Lambskin Leather & Semi Precious Stones
Gold brooch designed with signature leather and chain trim,...
Category
1950s Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL Light Gold Toned Jewelled CC Logo Brooch, Spring 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD light gold toned CC logo brooch embellished with holographic resin baguettes and blue crystals.
Embossed CHANEL 17 P Made in F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Massive Limited Edition Chanel Paris CC brooch from Fall 2010 Collection in perfect condition, Black resin mother of pearl inclusion representing a floral subject.
Collectors item!...
Category
2010s Italian Chanel Brooches
Chanel 1980s Gold-Tone Logo Diamond-Shaped Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold-tone diamond-shaped brooch featuring, diamond-shaped, signature interlocking CC embossed logo to the front, embossed detailing, engraved logo to the rear, bar-pin fasteni...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Large Gold Tone Rue Cambon Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel large "Rue Cambon" brooch featuring an embossed Chanel Boutique detail, a safety bar-pin fastening, a back pitted plaque.
Made in France, pitted Chanel plaque
Circa 1980s.
D...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch
Reference: TGAS/E00862
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 05P
Material: Resin
Color: Bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
CHANEL 07A Vintage red resin gold CC logo round dome pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07A Vintage red resin gold CC logo round dome pin brooch
Reference: TGAS/E00859
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 07A
Material: Resin, Metal
Color: Red, Gold
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Brooches
Chanel Logo Stickpin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Logo Stickpin from the 1990's in a coin form with a center Lion motif, representing Chanel's astrological sign.
Hammered antique gold finish, 1990'...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone CC Medallion & Faux Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone medallion CC brooch embellished with a faux pearl drop.
Embossed CHANEL 94A Made in France.
Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) /...
Category
20th Century French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Red La Pausa Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel red "La Pausa" Brooch featuring a round shape with a center logo CC, white strass around, a back safety pin, a back logo plaque.
Circa 2019 Made in France
Diameter: 1.5in. (4...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Byzantine Crystal & Poured Glass CC Brooch 2005
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Chanel Crystal Brooch from 2005.Designed in a Byzantine style. Featuring four large green faceted crystals interspersed with an equal...
Category
Early 2000s Chanel Brooches
New Chanel CC brooch in blackened silver plated metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Type of jewelry: Brooch
Brand: Chanel
Model: CC
Material: Metal
Color: Blackened silver-plated metal
Dimensions: 4.5x3.5 cm (1,8x1,4 inches)
Reference: 10249...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Materials
Steel
Chanel Vintage 1996 Abnormal Round Relief Logo CC Coco Interlock Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1996 Abnormal Curled Round Relief Engraved Logo CC Coco Interlocked 96P Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. A very beautiful brooch, sig...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with colorful glass paste and rhinestones. 2006 Collection.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 9 cm x 4...
Category
1990s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage 1988 Long Trio Camélia Flower White Pearl Pearls Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 Long Large Trio Camélia Flower White Pearls Chunky Elegant COCO Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches on faux pearls, barely noticeable. Ot...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Spring 2020 Collection Gold CC Logo Gripoix & Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel iconic interlocking CC logo pin from the spring 2020 collection. The design features cutouts of Chanel’s name and two cutouts of the home city Paris on the left C. Additionall...
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Pearl
CHANEL 2017 I Love Coco pink heart green lime faux pearl gold pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 I Love Coco pink heart green lime faux pearl gold pin brooch
Reference: GIYG/A00283
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 2017 Resort
Material: Metal
Color: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Black CC Heel Camellia Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Black CC Heel Camellia Pins
*Marked 02
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 0.75″ x 0.55″
-Very pretty
-In a pristine condition
A...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Brooches
CHANEL - Vintage Over-sized 'Coco' Cameo Brooch - France - Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chatham, CA
CHANEL - Vintage over-sized 'Coco' cameo brooch - refined and elegant - featuring an inset black and white resin cameo surrounded by an articulated gold me...
Category
Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage 2006 Aurora Yellow Crystals Logo Coco CC Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2006 Aurora Yellow Green Purple Crystals Logo Coco CC Openwork Interlocked Square Circle Chunky Brooch, Silver Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely ...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Openwork Chunky Logo CC Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Peel off on the faux pearls, barely noticea...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel 2 Tone Pearl CC Logo Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Pin with 2 tone faux pearl detail in CC Logo from Spring 2017. Comes with velvet pouch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Brooches
Chanel 1980s Matelassé Design Gold Plated Vintage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This gold plated brooch features three diamond shaped panels detailed with the fa...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel cc brooch 2019
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch ornamented with transparent glass pearls. A 2019 Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
3.5 cm x 4 cm
SKU:BRB54
Category
2010s French Chanel Brooches
Chanel Dark Silvery Metal Brooch Ornamented with Swarovski Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Dark silvery metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm
Seller ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Byzantine Circular Brooch with Red and Green Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal circular brooch with red and green glass paste cabochons. No signature on the back.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dim...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Brooches
Chanel Vintage Spelling C O C O Pearl and Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned spelling C O C O brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals.
Embossed CHANEL 01A Made in France.
Indicative measurements : length approx. 5.6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Chanel brooches 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 crystal brooches, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 371 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 brooches by and Herve Van Der Straeten. Prices for Chanel brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $200,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,442.
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- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Chanel jackets have a chain, however, there are a few styles that do. These styles feature a chain as an ornamental detail or to help weigh down the jacket for a specific drape. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel jackets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Do Chanel bags have names?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, Chanel bags have names. The brand's iconic flap bag is known as the Chanel 2.55, and the redesign of this bag created by Karl Lagerfeld is the Chanel Classic or Chanel 11.12. Names of other Chanel bags include the Boy, the Gabrielle, the Wallet on Chain and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can order directly from the Chanel website. However, not all styles are available online, as some are exclusive to Chanel boutiques or certain authorized third-party brick-and-mortar retailers. You can also find Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on a number of reputable online platforms. Shop a large collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
- Can you buy Chanel online?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.
While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.
An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs. - Does Chanel make heels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, Chanel makes heels. In fact, the French luxury fashion house was the first to design two-tone heels. These groundbreaking pumps debuted in the 1960s and featured a black pointed contrast toe and stiletto heels that were just under 2 inches tall. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Chanel heels.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, Chanel does have a crossbody bag. In fact, part of the appeal of Chanel bags is that many of them are suitable for both on-shoulder and across-the-body wear. The Wallet on Chain in any size is a great example. The Mini and Small sizes of many iconic Chanel bags are also commonly worn crossbody. Examples include the Chanel Boy Bag, the Chanel Classic Flap and the Chanel 19. Shop a wide range of Chanel crossbody bags on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - Does Chanel have a tote bag?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, Chanel has a tote bag. In fact, the French luxury fashion house has produced more than one style of tote. Options include the Classic Tote Bag, the Deauville Tote Bag, and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Chanel tote bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- How did Chanel change fashion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel became a trailblazer in the fashion world by offering women styling options that moved away from corsets and lace and more toward a practical approach to fashion. Her original styles included wide-leg pants and sailor shirts which enhanced the freedom of the body, an important aspect in her vision of fluid and androgenous clothing. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate Chanel hardware, consider the weight. Real Chanel hardware is heavy solid metal. In fact, chain straps and fasteners were 24-karat gold until 2008. Flimsy lightweight metal or plastic is unlikely to be real. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel bags.