Chanel Gold Wreath Earrings
View Similar Items
Chanel Gold Wreath Earrings
About the Item
Chanel
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns. In 1926, she introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women. Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag introduced in 1955 with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Chanel's collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Chanel Gold Wheat Coin EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Gold Wheat Coin Earrings are in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980’s. Gold tone CHANEL engraved coins with chain surr...Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Gold CC Ornate Cut Out EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Gold CC Cut Out Button Earrings are in excellent condition from the mid 1980’s. Gold tone round clip on earrings with ornate cut out design and interlocking C...Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Gold Quilted Square Bow Clip On EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Gold Quilted Square Bow Earrings are in very good vintage condition from the 1970’s. Gold tone quilted squares with lavish bows have clip on closure. Made ...Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Pearl Flower EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Pearl Flower Earrings are in exceptionally good vintage condition from the 1970’s- early 1980’s. Faux pearls create a sim...Category
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Gold Quilted CC EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Gold Quilted CC Earrings are in exceptionally good vintage condition from the late 20th century. Black trim with clip on closure. Pouch or box included.Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Red and Green Gripoix Cluster EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Palm Beach, FLThese authentic Chanel Red and Green Gripoix Cluster Earrings are in excellent condition from the Fall 1995 collection. Red and green Gripoix glass ston...Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
- Cartier Tri-Color Triangle 18k Gold EarringsBy CartierLocated in Tel Aviv, ILCartier Tri-Color Triangle 18k Gold Earrings Cartier signed earrings with three colors of gold, white rose and yellow. Iconic but simple earrings tha...Category
Vintage 1970s French Hoop Earrings
Materials18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Embrace Classic with Jade, Diamonds Gold Hoop EarringsBy AngelettiLocated in Roma, ITAngeletti Embrace Classic with Jade, Diamonds Gold Hoop Earrings The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery. The First Piece of t...Category
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Embrace Classic with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Gold Hoop EarringsBy AngelettiLocated in Roma, ITAngeletti Embrace Classic with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Gold Hoop Earrings The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery. The Firs...Category
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Hoop EarringsBy AngelettiLocated in Roma, ITAngeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Hoop Earrings. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. Large size and impressive proportions. Angeletti...Category
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
- Embrace Classic with Red Coral, Diamonds for Gold Hoop EarringsBy AngelettiLocated in Roma, ITAngeletti Embrace Classic with Red Coral, Diamonds for Gold Hoop Earrings The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery. The First P...Category
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Embrace Rose Gold with Diamond and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Hoop EarringsBy AngelettiLocated in Roma, ITAngeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamond and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Hoop Earrings New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. Large size and impressive proportions. Angeletti...Category
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
From the Runway to Rihanna, These Chanel Pearl Sunglasses Are the Peak of ’90s Chic
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.