Items Similar to Gripoix for Chanel Barbaric Medieval Round Brooch
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Gripoix for Chanel Barbaric Medieval Round Brooch
About the Item
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 to create a brooch which appears so raw and almost crude...referencing a medieval jewel from several centuries prior.
Extraordinary workmanship which is no longer produced either by Chanel or the defunct Maison Gripoix. France 1980's. Width 2.5", Length 2.5".
Excellent condition.
- Creator:
- Metal:Gilt Metal
- Dimensions:Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Length: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Riverdale, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: AU13050525377
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
1stDibs seller since 2011
12 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: Several days
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Riverdale, NY
- Return Policy
This item cannot be returned.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More
More From This SellerView All
- Chanel Classic Pearl Bar BroochBy Robert Goossens for ChanelLocated in Riverdale, NYCoco 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...Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Coco Chanel Gilt Sunburst Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, GoossensLocated in Riverdale, NYCoco Chanel Haute Couture striking sunburst brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite twist chain is flattened and transformed into a feather like spray, scattered with pastes. The texture of the chaining and antique gold finish are signatures of Chanel's lush aesthetic. A large handmade round pearl with a crystal paste surround tops a pear shape drop, capped with a gilt...Category
Vintage 1950s French Baroque Brooches
MaterialsCrystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
- Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin BroochLocated in Riverdale, NYCoco 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...Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco ChanelLocated in Riverdale, NYChanel'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...Category
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Brooches
MaterialsGold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
- Chanel Heraldic Double Lion BroochBy Maison Goossens for ChanelLocated in Riverdale, NYWhether they were Lions or Leos, Chanel was fiercely aligned with them throughout her life. This heraldic form brooch has obvious royal connotations. In her life she had many interactions with royals but in many ways probably felt they were the privileged ones. Goossens reinterprets her majestic dablings as a crest, a pair of bronze lions holding a golden orb. This Goossens brooch...Category
Vintage 1960s French Medieval Brooches
MaterialsGold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
- CoCo Chanel Renaissance Crest BroochBy Robert Goossens for ChanelLocated in Riverdale, NYCoCo Chanel Renaissance style oval crest brooch in a modified quatrefoil form with signature cabochon emerald and ruby pate de verre stones and crystals. ...Category
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches
MaterialsGold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
You May Also Like
- Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow BroochLocated in Rottedam, NLA rare and beautifully preserved antique Victorian brooch in solid 18 ct gold. This unique brooch comes from France and is hallmarked accordingly with an Eagle Head and Masters mark....Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Necklace Enhancers
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, 18k Gold
- Rare Victorian 15ct Rose Gold Coral and Diamond Snake Shaped Stick Tie PinLocated in St Helens, GBA superb mid Victorian period stick tie pin. Designed with an entwined gold snake in 15 carat rose gold. The snake head set with two rose cut diamond chips for eyes surrounding a sin...Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, Rose Gold
- Antique 15ct Gold Coral Enamel and Diamond Brooch c1880Located in St Helens, GBA beautiful true antique brooch circa 1880. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example. A brooch with oval shaped coral to centre with blue enamel and four old cut diamond border. 3.4 grams,...Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
- Antique 18ct Gold and Hand Carved Coral Pig BroochLocated in St Helens, GBA superb vintage brooch. A finely carved piece in the form of a pig. Mounted into a solid 18 carat yellow gold claw setting and back. CONDITION ; Excellent. Crisp pattern., finely c...Category
20th Century Brooches
MaterialsCoral, Gold
- René Boivin Sapphire “Feuille” BroochBy Rene BovinLocated in New York, NYIn the 1930s, the creative women at the House of René Boivin returned to naturalistic themes—like this blue sapphire "Feuille," or "Leaf," brooch—as many mainstream jewelers were looking elsewhere for inspiration. Madame Jeanne Boivin brought back armfuls of leaves from her long walks in the forest, and encouraged designer Juliette Moutard...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
MaterialsSapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
- Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest BroochLocated in New York, NYAttractive gilt silver brooch of wired hexagonal amythest pastes by Vogue N.Y. circa 1940s. Dimensional and unusual. USA 1940's. Excellent condition. 2.5"Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
MaterialsGold Plate
Recently Viewed
View AllThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery
More Ways To Browse
Metals Used For Jewellery
Faux Jewlery
Chanel Round
Gripoix Jewelry
Chanel Gripoix
Chanel Gripoix Jewelry
Retro Chanel Gripoix
Medieval Jewellery
Medieval Jewlery
Medieval Jewelry
Black Chanel Glasses
Chanel Black Glasses
Chanel Sapphire
Round Gilt Mirror French
Faux Emerald Jewelry
Chanel Crystal Glasses
Chanel Emerald
Chanel Mirror