Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

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...

Chanel uses oversized handmade pearls for this pendant brooch of gilded bronze with paste accents by Goossens. The rococo bar brooch has a loop from which ...

Coco Chanel synthesizes her love of rare tumbled precious stones, with the Kilt Pin (her visits to the Scottish Highlands) into one large signature brooch. T...

Coco Chanel classic pearl and gilt bronze twist bar pin by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Composed of a twisted gilt wire with a faux pearl cabochon...

A fine and impressive 1.25 carat sapphire and 2.34 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique brooch ...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and 1.18ct diamond, 15 karat white gold wreath brooch; part of our diverse antique pearl brooch collections. This stunning, fine and im...

A fine and impressive vintage 3.30 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage diamond brooch collection. This fine and impressive vintage diamond broo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 9 karat yellow gold, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique stick pin has been crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, with a 9k gold pin. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a late 16th century male's profile. The 18k yellow gold figure's face incorporates details replicating the anatomical features, in addition to long curling hair, a moustache and a beard. The male profile incorporates a brimmed hat, accented with a paralleling platinum plume and the crown-shape represented by an impressive natural pearl. The 9k yellow gold pin features subtle turned decoration to hold the brooch more securely. This antique Victorian stick pin...