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    Chanel's Barbaric Medieval round brooch of unusual and irregularly claw set poured glass emerald, ruby and sapphire irregular cabochons and prong set crystal strasses. This brooch is from the period when Chanel jewels were still made completely by hand. This Maison Gripoix brooch demonstrates the technique and quality available to the Chanel ateliers in the early 80's under Karl Lagerfeld. Each "stone" is of hand poured glass by Maison Gripoix, but, more significantly each prong is hand crafted prior so that these molten drops of glass can fit within them to give the appearance of "claw set" stones. The entire brooch is then backed on a gilded bronze back plate which acts like a mirror or reflector in giving these the glass stones "life" as raw tumbled emeralds, sapphires and rubies. It was Mlle Chanel's wish to elevate "faux" jewelry and this is clearly demonstrated in this instance. It takes extraordinary technique and experience at the jewelers bench...
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  • Rare Oversized Chanel Jewelled Crest*
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    Rare Byzantine Crest Brooch of rectangular and square cut gem colored and crystal foiled stones. This incredibly massive brooch is mounted on a signatur...
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  • Early Chanel Lion Brooch
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    Classic Chanel Lion motif quatrefoil shaped brooch composed of pearls and grey crystal rondelles. All her baroque signatures are evident from the rich gold...
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    Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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  • 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...
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    Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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  • Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
    By Chanel
    Located in Riverdale, NY
    One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes. Often purchased a...
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    Vintage 1960s French Brooches

  • Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
    By Chanel
    Located in Riverdale, NY
    Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain is transformed into a spray of leaves centered with pastes. The texture of the chain...
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