Early Chanel Lion Brooch

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...

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...

Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants. This one is set in bronz...

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and...

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...