Chanel Clip-on Earrings

Stamped "Made In France" on their antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel beginning in 1924, these floral-motif wired earrings with early handcrafted brass clips are decorated with button-like cultured mother-of-pearls mixed with Parisian organically-coated lampwork glass, which we photographed in indoor sunlight for the most accurate colors. The pair were designed by Chanel to accessorize a one-of-a-kind clothing ensemble (likely including cultured-pearl buttons and a brooch) for a client of this pearl-associated couturier whose earliest one-of-a-kind jewelry--unlike other 1920s fashion designers--sometimes mixed real and faux gems. The intricate glass artistry, wired clustered arrangement and earring findings are characteristic of one of Chanel's first Parisian paruriers, Louis Rousselet, who was a lampwork master with a workshop since 1920 specializing in faux-pearl glass beads and wire-work construction. As the three-piece flat-brass lever clips without hinge-holes on both sides predate Rousselet's wire-horseshoe clips, they can be dated like the patinated well-worn brass hardware to the mid-1920s. The beads of various sizes and ecru colors that are wired to each earring include five round graduating iridescent mother-of-pearl disks, along with lampwork glass replicating nine baroque pearls, five round pearls and two seed pearls. There are natural imperfections on the green-and-rose-reflecting cultured pearls, while there is some nacre-enamel loss on the glass beads that is not eye visible. On closer view, one of the central round glass beads has a lighter blister, which appears like the texture of some uncultured pearls. Of note, Chanel did not include a brand signature on any of her couture costume jewelry prior to the mid-1950s. As many of her clients who came to Paris for their couture-clothing fittings were foreign, the coordinated unique jewelry that was expected to leave the country was merely stamped "Made In France" or "France". We acquired these earrings in The States along with a similar set with less but larger "petals, berries and leaves", which we priced the same in a different listing despite the slightly greater size and weight of this pair. So we know that they both were created for a single commission of multiple unique earrings with like lampwork-glass shapes and findings to be paired with the ecru mother-of-pearls provided by Chanel. While we have acquired over a dozen pre-signature pieces commissioned by the founder, these are the earliest earrings that we have discovered by Chanel. We have never found a single match to contradict our recognition of her early couture creations nor to attribute them to another designer. Further, Art Deco couture...

Marked "Made In France" on their antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel since 1924, these beaded early-handcrafted-clip earrings are arranged with wire in a floral motif featuring button-like mother-of-pearls accented by smaller pieces of lampwork glass with an ecru organic coating that mimics pearl nacre. The pair were designed to accessorize a one-of-a-kind clothing ensemble (likely including cultured-pearl buttons and a brooch) for a client of the pearl-associated French couturier whose earliest jewelry--unlike her fashion-designer peers--sometimes mixed real and faux gems. The glass artistry, clustered arrangement and earring findings are characteristic of one of her Parisian paruriers, Louis Rousselet, who was a lampwork master with a workshop since 1920 specializing in faux-pearl glass beads and wire-work assembly, along with other decorative elements. Since the three-piece flat-brass lever clips without hinge-holes on both sides predate Rousselet's wire-horseshoe clips, they can be dated like the patinated brass hardware to the mid-1920s. The beads of various sizes and shades of white that are wired to these earrings include four round graduating iridescent mother-of-pearl disks, along with lampwork glass replicating four baroque pearls, three round pearls and two seed pearls. There are natural impurities present on the green-and-pink-reflecting cultured pearls, while we can clean dust from the coated-glass crevices upon request. Of note, Chanel did not include a brand signature on any of her couture costume jewelry prior to the mid-1950s. As many of her clients who came to Paris for their couture-clothing fittings were foreign, the coordinated unique jewelry that was expected to leave the country was merely stamped "Made In France" or "France". We acquired these earrings in The States along with similar pair with additional but smaller "petals, berries and leaves" from the same Rousselet commission. Further, Art Deco couture...

Vintage Chanel drop clip-on earrings comprised out of gilt metal "metal dore" featuring red " pate de verre" "glazed glass" accents by Maison Gripoix and the Chanel double CC logo an...

Chanel Gold Plated Gold Matte Texture Clip on Earrings *Marked 29 & 2914 *Comes with the original box and tag -Approximately 1" x 0.75" -This is one of the most coveted and best se...

*Marked 04 *Made in France *Comes with the original dustbag -Approximately 1.1" x 0.9" -Great for every day wear -Very pretty and cute -In an excellent condition. 1034-49533

*Marked 02 *Made in France *Comes with the original dustbag -It is approximately 1.4"x 0.5". -It shows discoloration. -In a good vintage condition 2042-45538

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Flower Twisted Round Clip on Earrings * Marked 97 * Made in France * Comes with the original box - It is approximately 2.1" x 1.4" - A rare piece for ...

Vintage Chanel statement articulated dangle clip-on earrings comprised out of gilt metal "metal dore" featuring red "pate de verre" cabochons/beads, and the iconic double CC Chanel l...

*Marked 19 *Made in France *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 0.55" x 0.55". 2159-41536

*Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet *Brand New -It is approximately 1" x 0.75". -Very classic and pretty 4262-43535

Since 1920, Parisian costume-jewelry glass-master Louis Rousselet was among a handful of paruriers favored by the leading French couture houses, primarily Chanel. Beyond the stamped ...

Vintage Gripoix for Coco Chanel gilt metal (metal dore) green and red poured glass (pate de verre) clip-on earrings, signed CHANEL - circa 1980s.

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Beige Black CC Cross Clip on Earrings Brooch Set *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with original box -The brooch is approximately 2.4″ x 2.4″. -The earri...

Chanel Brand New Gold CC Brown Stone Amphora Piercing Earrings *Marked 18 *Made in France *Comes with original box, pouch, booklet, ribbon and camellia *Brand new -Approximately 0....

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Beige Black CC Cross Clip on Earrings Brooch Set *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with original box -The brooch is approximately 2.4″ x 2.4″. -The earri...

Extremely rare vintage Chanel round gilt mirrored double CC clip-on earrings - from runway collection 25, circa 1986. Signed Chanel on the back, please see the last three photos for ...

Classic vintage Chanel gilt clip-on button statement earrings, signed Chanel.