Chanel Clip-on Earrings
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.
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Creator: Chanel
Vintage Chanel Pendant Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Clover and Molten Glass
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing collectible vintage piece !!! The iconic Chanel's clover on earrings. Made of gilt metal and molten glass. In good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear on the pendant ...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gold Tone Chain CC Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage matte gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a chain design and a CC logo at the center.
From the Spring/Summer 1996 Collection.
Embossed CHANEL 96P ...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
1990s Chanel Round Gold Tone Ribbed Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory game with these stunning circa 1990s Chanel Round Gold Tone Ribbed Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings. Featuring a captivating large rhinestone at the center of a bea...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Green Gripoix and Silver Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Green Gripoix and Pearl Earrings are in exceptionally good vintage condition from the late 80’s- early 90’s. Seafoam green Gripoix glass stones are beautifull...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Faux Pearl Gripoix Clip-On Earrings, 1982
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with a dome faux pearl adorned by four MAISON GRIPOIX red glass cabochons.
Embossed on one earring CHANEL 1982...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Camellia Flower CC Clip-On Earrings, 2002
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a camellia flower embellished with black enamel petals and a CC logo.
CHANEL Fall 2002 Collection.
Marked CHANEL 02A Made in France.
In...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Matrix Turquoise Pate de Verre Ear Clips; Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel loved how her studios could replicate stones to look either real or faux for her designs. Whether the intent was to fool or convince, her workshops had the means to do so.
Matrix turquoise...
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1970s Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Earrings Roaring Lion Head Clip Style Gold Metal Rare Vintage 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
These fabulous roaring lion head earrings were made by Chanel in the 1970s. Acquired from the estate of a Palm Beach retiree who once worked for Chanel in Paris, they feature snarlin...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel CC Faux-Pearl and Silver-Tone Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC faux-pearl clip-on earrings featuring silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, ivory faux-pearl embellishment, a clip-on design, back plaque pitted. They come as a pair...
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2010s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Round Earrings in Golden Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Round earrings in golden metal featuring an Army cap in red enamel metal.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 4 cm
Seller Referenc...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Paris Vintage 1997 Logo Ceramic Grass Green Circle Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
CHANEL Paris Vintage 1997 Unisex Logo Ceramic Grass Green Circle Round Clip Button 97P Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Front side is good. Only some tiny chip at on ...
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1990s French Art Deco Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
1995 Gold Tone Chanel Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1995 Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings featuring a gold-tone logo, a clip-on fastening, back plaque pitted logo Chanel on clip.
These earrings come as a pair.
Circa 1995
Diameter: 0...
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1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold Tone Rue Cambon Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings featuring embossed with the maison's logo and signature Rue Cambon address, a clip-on fastening, back plaque pitted.
Circa 1980s
These earrin...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold Plated Logo Ridged Clip On Earrings 1970s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Chanel gold plated clip on earrings, featuring the Chanel logo surrounded by a ridged design. Measuring diameter 2.7 cm / 1 inch. There is minor wear to the gold plating.
T...
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1970s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Tone CC diamond-quilted clip-on earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone CC diamond-quilted clip-on earrings featuring the signature interlocking CC logo, a clip-on fastening, back plaque pitted.
Circa 1980s
These earrings come as ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Pearl and Gilt Earrings from the 1990's. Large faux mabe pearls set into gilt rope style settings. Clip back fittings.
Excellent...
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1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
vintage Chanel Double Orb Statement Logo Earrings LAGERFELD CASTELLANE 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Out of this world 1980s Vintage Chanel Logo Earrings. Featuring double orbs with an intricate rope weave design; centred on the world-famo...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel CC Pendant Black Bead Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC black pendant bead clip-on earrings featuring large logo silver-tone “CC”, a signature interlocking CC logo, back plaque pitted, clip-on design.
They come as a pair.
Circa...
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2010s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1997 Orange Aurora Logo CC Camellia Heels Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97P Unisex Orange Green Aurora Classic Iconic Logo Coco CC Camellia Flower Heel Pump Round Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Maybe light scr...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Turquoise and Floral Filigree Earclips
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel classic earclips of faux turquoise pate de verre cabochons set in gilt bronze floral filigree, hand set with pastes by studio Goossens. The styl...
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1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Plated Logo Clip On Earrings 1990s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Chanel gold plated clip on earrings, featuring the Chanel logo. Measuring length 4.1cm / 1.6 inches by width 3.5cm / 1.37 inches. They are in very good condition.
These are...
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1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel CC Black Bead Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC black bead clip-on earrings featuring large logo silver-tone “CC”, a signature interlocking CC logo, back plaque pitted, clip-on design.
They come as a pair.
Circa 2010 M...
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2010s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned CC Clip-On Earrings, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned clip-on earrings featuring a CC logo at the center.
Collection 29 (collection year : 1994).
Embossed CHANEL 29 Made in France.
I...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Wheat Star Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Star earrings with wheat texture around a large handmade pearl by Maison Gripoix. France 1980's. 2".
Excellent condition.
Category
1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings In excellent condition. Gold plated round hoops with oval top and clip on back. Top oval engraved with a small cr...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Red Gripoix Earclips Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned earclips featuring a red gripoix hemisphere surrounded by CC logos. Measures approximately 2.3 cm. Stamped Chanel 94P made in France. Clip on style. Come wi...
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1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
1980s Chanel Gold Tone Diamond-Quilted Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone diamond-quilted earrings featuring gold-tone metal, these earrings display one of the maison's most iconic signatures "the diamond-quilted finish", a clip-on f...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large White Round Pearl Coco Spiral Twist Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large White Round Circle Pearl Coco Spiral Twist Chunky Clip Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. Very very light scratches or...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Massive Dish Plate CC Clip On Earrings, 1989
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage massive gold tone dish plate shaped clip-on earrings with black CC logos in the center.
Collection N°24 (year 1989).
Jewelry creative director : VIC...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Classic Chanel Rare Pink Birds Nest Earclips
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chanel earclips of pink pate de verre rounded cabochons set in signature handmade birds nest wire setting with pastes by studio Goossens. The s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Faux Pearl Quilted Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Faux Pearl Quilted Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1990's.
Excellent condition. Approx 1".
Category
1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Bombe Pearl and Crystal Earclips
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large faux pearls by Gripoix are set in twisted gold surrounds and accented with Swarovski crystals for Chanel, Paris.
1980s France. Excellent condition.
1.25" x .5"
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Poured Glass Emerald Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel clip earrings with large faux emerald cabochon surrounded by 4 ruby cabochons in a gilt metal setting.
1". France 1970's.
Excellent cond...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chanel clip earring with handmade Gripoix pearl and black enamelled surround with "CC" logo at base.
Excellent condition, 1980s Fra...
Excellent condition, 1980s Fra...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Milk Glass Earclips
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel logo ear clips with unusual handmade milk glass pate de verre cabochons. Dated 1990 on front and back. Excellent condition. 1.25" .
1990 Chanel, Paris.
Category
1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Massive Domed Resin CC Clip On Earrings, 1990
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage massive champagne color domed resin clip-on earrings embellished with a large gold toned CC logo inlaid at the center.
Collection n°25 (year : 1990)...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Classic Nail Head Earclips
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chanel black resin disc and nail head round earclips, edged in signature gilt torsade metal braid. France 1980's.
Excellent condition. 1.5"
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
CHANEL Jewelled CC Logo Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL pale gold tone CC logo clip-on earrings embellished with multicolour crystals in shades of pink and red.
Embossed CHANEL A17 B Made in France.
Indicative measurements : appr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel 1980s Gold and Pearl Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a pair of mid 1980s large gold margarita flower earrings by Chanel. The clip earrings are done in bright 18K gold plate with a faux Baroque pearl cabochon center. Each earring measures 2.38 inches in diameter and .5 of an inch high. They are stamped Chanel in the block letter signature...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Oval CC Logo Earrings 1994
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible pair of Vintage Chanel CC Logo Earrings boasting a fabulous and rarely seen design.
Here we have Chanel and the 1990s encapsulated in an earring. An earring created dur...
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1990s Chanel Clip-on Earrings
CHANEL Vintage Massive Compact Powder Style Resin Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage massive black resin and gold tone metal compact powder style clip-on earrings with CC logo at the center.
Embossed CHANEL.
Indicative me...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
1970's Chanel Gold Chain & Pearls Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1970's rare vintage Chanel clip back earrings. Clear lucite with gold chain and mabe' pearls. Excellent condition. 1.5"
Category
1970s Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Red Gripoix Gold Clip Earrings With Original Box.
By Chanel
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chanel red poured glass, gripoix, and gold cc metal clip on earrings. They come with original box. Stones have internal inclusions to appear to be natural stones.
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20th Century French Classical Roman Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1960s Massive Large Black Lucky Four Leaf Clover Circle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1960s Robert Goossens Massive Large Black Lucky Four Leaf Clover Medallion Circle Round Coco Twist Swirl Rope Gilt Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Go...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold Letter Fringe Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Gold Letter Fringe Earrings are in excellent condition form the early 1980’s. Gold tone diamond shaped clip on earrings have dri...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Matrix Turquoise Pate de Verre Ear Clips; Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel loved how her studios could replicate stones to look either real or faux for her designs. Whether the intent was to fool or convince, her workshops had the means to do so.
Matrix turquoise...
Matrix turquoise...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Bronze
1990s Chanel Gold, Pearl and Rhinestone Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic Chanel earrings from the early 1990s. Features three gold tone twisted metal rings intertwined with three rhinestone details and faux pearl centres. Chanel markings on back. ...
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1990s French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Clip On CC Earrings Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel CC gold clip on earrings. These are classic earrings by Chanel that you will love!
Made in France
0.6"L x 0.5"W x 0.6"H
Condition
Gently Used
Scuff marks, scratc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Massive Gold Toned Chain and Pearl Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage massive and iconic gold toned chain and faux pearl hoop hearrings (clip-on) featuring a large pearl drop.
Embossed CHANEL Made in Fran...
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20th Century French Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage CHANEL Maison Gripoix Clover Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rare 1970s Chanel gold toned earclips featuring four black gripoix clover leaves and a red center. Gripoix is made by pouring molten glass into a mold u...
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1970s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Gold Tone Round Coin Shape CC Logo Dangle Clip Earrings, 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel
Reference: JW379
Measurement of Earrings: 2.5cm x 4.8cm
Material: Gilt Metal
Year: 1980’s
Made in France
Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-ow...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1996 Vintage Ruthenium CC Button Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage ruthenium button earrings. Clip on closure. Smaller size (diameter 1.5 cm). Comes as is. Overall in good vintage condition with minor scuffs on the hardware. The slight rusty...
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1990s Chanel Clip-on Earrings
CHANEL Vintage 1985 Gripoix Amethyst Cabochon Crystal Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
CHANEL Vintage 1985 Textured Baroque Gripoix Large Amethyst Purple Cabochon Clear Crystal Abnormal Oval Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light scratches or col...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Coco Mark Matelasse Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chanel Coco Mark Matelasse Earrings
Step back in time with these exquisite Vintage Coco Chanel Matelasse Earrings. Crafted with charm and elegance, these gold plated brass pieces ca...
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Late 20th Century Modern Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Chanel Coco Mark Dangle Earrings Round Faux Mabe Pearl CC
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chanel Coco Mark Dangle Earrings Round Faux Mabe Pearl CC
Step into the world of timeless elegance with these vintage Coco Chanel earrings. Crafted in 1993, these stunning pieces fe...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Coco Mark Round Textured CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chanel Coco Mark Round Textured CC Earrings
Step into the world of timeless elegance with our vintage Coco Chanel Round Textured CC Earrings. Crafted in 1995, these gold-plated bras...
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Late 20th Century Modern Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Coco Mark Round CC Black Acrylic Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Coco Mark Round CC Black Acrylic Earrings
Discover the timeless elegance of these Vintage Coco Chanel Round CC Black Acrylic Earrings. Crafted in 1995, these exquisite pieces boast ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Coco Mark Textured Medallion Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chanel Coco Mark Textured Medallion Earrings
Discover the timeless allure of Coco Chanel with these vintage Medallion Earrings. Crafted from gold-plated brass, these exquisite piece...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chanel Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel clip-on earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Chanel clip-on earrings 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 pearl clip-on earrings, from our inventory of 18, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 460 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 clip-on earrings by Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Prices for Chanel clip-on earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $274 and tops out at $28,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,445.
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- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is the Chanel logo called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the Chanel logo is called varies. Some people refer to it as the Coco Chanel logo, after founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. It was Chanel who first created the logo, incorporating her initials. Other names used for the logo include "the interlocking Cs" and "the double Cs." Shop a collection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old Chanel is, first look for a date stamp. Chanel started using a numerical marking system on its pieces in 1986. By comparing the first two digits of this number to information published on trusted online resources, you can determine approximately when the French luxury fashion house produced it. For older pieces, you can conduct research using online references or consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Find a variety of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- How do I know my Chanel series?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know the series of your Chanel bag, examine the first digit of the serial number and add one to whatever the number is. For example, if the serial number begins with a zero, your bag would be a first series. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023There are six Chanel collections. They are the Cruise collection (C), the Printemps collection (P), the Summer collection (S), the Métiers d’Art Collection (A), the Fall/Winter Act 1 (B) and the Fall/Winter Act 2 (K). Each year, the French luxury fashion house debuts these collections with a runway show. When comparing bags, you'll often see the collection code preceded by a number that represents the year of production. For example, a handbag labeled 22C comes from the 2022 Cruise collection. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Chanel pieces.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, not all Chanel bags are quilted. Although the French luxury fashion house is known for its diamond-quilted leather, Chanel has released versions of its iconic handbags without this detail. For example, Chanel has released versions of its classic Flap Bag decked out in sequins and beads instead of quilting. Explore a wide range of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- Do all Chanel bags have a logo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, all Chanel bags have a logo. You will find it inside the bag on the lining, either embossed or stitched on as a leather patch. The color of the embossing will match the handbag's hardware on a genuine Chanel piece. For example, a bag with gold-toned hardware will have a gold foil logo stamp. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To authenticate a Chanel GST, first, check the interior label. On an authentic bag, the label will be leather and feature embossing with the Chanel name in the correct font followed by a registered trademark symbol above the words Made in Italy or Made in France. In addition, genuine bags will have the full Chanel name stamped on all zipper pulls, and you should not see any screws on the rings. Shop a variety of Chanel Grand Shopper Tote bags on 1stDibs.