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Two Chanel Gripoix Necklaces 1981 Signed Estate of Barbara Taylor Bradford

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From the collection of writer Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE (Order of the British Empire) we have these two extraordinary and very rare matching Chanel Gripoix Glass and Faux Pearl Necklaces, signed Chanel and dated 1981, with their original Chanel Box. Each Chanel Gripoix Necklaces is designed as a long chain and the necklaces have matching designs in the setting and links of the gripoix stones. The shorter necklace is set with faux pearls, and colorless and green gripoix glass. It is 32 inches long closed. The second longer necklace is set with colorless, green, blue and red gripoix glass. It has a clasp and open it is 80 inches long, and is 39 inches long when closed. The gripoix glass and pearls are mounted in gold-tone metal. The Chanel tag is on the necklace with the faux pearls and is signed Chanel, 1981. The matching second necklace is also Chanel but does not have a Chanel tag. The two necklaces were purchased as a pair from Chanel. The necklaces are accompanied by their original signed box. The necklaces are guaranteed to be original Chanel period gripoix necklaces and from the estate of Barbara Taylor Bradford. These extraordinary matching necklaces are the most wearable of the highly coveted Chanel Gripoix pieces. The stunning long chains can be worn full length or wrapped around the neck many times to create your preferred style of the day. They are suitable for both everyday glamour as well as the most glamorous affair. Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE is a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Her first novel, 'A Woman of Substance', ranks among the top ten bestselling fiction books of all time, with more than 32 million copies sold to date. The glamorous author has published 38 books to date, with over 90 million copies sold, available in 40 languages and 90 countries. In 2019, Barbara received a 'Lifetime Platinum Bestseller Award' by Nielson. This was the first time the award was presented to an author and reflects a unique lifetime of incredible sales of an array of bestselling novels. She is currently writing 'A Man of Honour', the prequel to 'A Woman of Substance', which will be published in November 2021. Barbara Taylor Bradford's style is legendary and her jewels renowned. The necklaces are a stunning combination of Chanel and the wonderful provenance of Barbara Taylor Bradford! We do have other magnificent jewels from Barbara Taylor Bradford as well as from another legendary British writer, Jackie Collins.
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