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Chanel Jewelry

Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.

Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”

Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.

The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.

Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.

Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.

In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.

Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Chanel
Chanel Vintage Black CC Crystal Small Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Vintage Black CC Crystal Small Brooch *Marked 02 *Made in France -Approximately 0.9″ x 1.25″ -Great for every day wear -It is in an excellent condition. AB3052-00679DD
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Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Brooch Interlaced with Leather, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch interlaced with leather, decorated with glass paste and hardstones. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lag...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Ladybug Earrings with Enamel, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal earrings with enamel. 2004 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Di...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

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Enamel

Chanel White Bakelite and Rhinestone Bracelet, 2012
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) White bakelite and rhinestone bracelet decorated with a camellia. 2012 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel White Bakelite and Rhinestone Bracelet, 2012
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) White bakelite and rhinestone bracelet decorated with a camellia. 2012 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Blue Bakelite and Rhinestone Bracelet, 2012
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Blue bakelite and rhinestone bracelet decorated with a camellia. 2012 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circum...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Blue Bakelite and Rhinestone Bracelet, 2012
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Blue bakelite and rhinestone bracelet decorated with a camellia. 2012 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circum...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Orange Bakelite Bracelet, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Orange bakelite bracelet. 2018 Resort Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 20 cm - Diameter:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Earrings with Multicolored Glass Paste, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with multicolored glass paste. 1996 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Leng...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Champagne Metal Brooch with Glass Paste, 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal brooch with glass paste. 2022 Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 6.3 cm Period: 21st Century Selle...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace with Star-Openwork CC Pendant, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a star-openwork cc pendant. Spring-Summer 2004 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Le...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Blue Bakelite Bracelet, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Blue bakelite bracelet. 2018 Resort Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 20 cm - Diameter: 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Black Bakelite Bracelet, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite bracelet. 2018 Resort Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 20 cm - Diameter: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Black Bakelite Cuff Bracelet with Rhinestones, 2010
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite cuff bracelet with rhinestones. 2010 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 16 cm - ...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet with Green Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet with green glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 14 cm Seller Reference: BRAB32
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1970s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Rhinestone Bracelet with Rhinestones, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet with rhinestones. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 19 cm - Opening:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Bracelet with Rhinestones, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden bracelet with rhinestones. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wrist length: 19 cm - Opening: 5 cm P...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet with Pastel Tone Resin, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet with pastel tone resin. 2003 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 13 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet with Colored Glass Paste, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet with colored glass paste. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 16 cm - Opening...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Starry Cuff Bracelet with Black Bakelite, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cuff bracelet with black bakelite. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 13 ...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cross Brooch with Cabochons and Costume Pearls, 2005
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with glass paste cabochons and costume pearls. 2cc5 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimen...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet Fall with Blue Hardstone Cabochons, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet with blue hardstone cabochons. 1995 Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet Pair with Glass Paste, 1982
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet pair with glass paste. 1982 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 18 cm Period: 20th Cent...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Colored Bracelet with CC Logos, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal rigid bracelet ornamented with colored resin pastilles topped with cc logos. 2cc5 Collection from the beginning of the 1990s. Additional infor...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Multicolored Glass Paste Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal pendant brooch ornamented with multicolored glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Camellia 18K White Gold 4.0ct Diamond Bomb Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
With a rounded curving shape, a floral motif, and a glittering beauty, this Chanel Camellia bomb ring makes an eye-catching statement piece. The thick shank is crafted in 18K white g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Camellia Brooch with Black Glass Paste and Rhinestones, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal camellia brooch with black glass paste and rhinestones. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection. To be mentioned, there is a crack on the glass paste. Ad...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Silver Tone CC Cuff Bracelet, Fall 1997
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage silver tone openwork cuff bracelet with a CC logo at the center. From the Fall 1997 Collection. Embossed CHANEL 97 A Made in France. Indicative me...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste. 2cc3 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm BRB20
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

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Chanel Earrings with Red Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with red glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Seller Refer...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Bracelet with Multicolored Pastilles, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal bracelet with multicolored pastilles. 1999 Cruise Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 18.5...
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20th Century French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Seal Necklace with Glass Paste, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass paste. 1993 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 70 cm Perio...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Necklace with Multicolored Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with multicolored glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 97 cm Seller Reference: CB143
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Cross Pendant Designed by Robert Goossens, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Not signed yellow gold crosse pendant with rock crystal. Chanel creation designed by Robert Goossens in the 1960s. Jewelry seen at the "Gabrielle Chanel Manifeste De Mode" e...
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20th Century Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Glass Paste Brooch with Black Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with black glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 7 cm Seller Referen...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel 18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Scalloped edges define the feminine elegance of this white gold ring from Chanel. Its ridged profile features an alternating polished and diamond-encrusted finish. The ring's interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste and Costume Pearly Drops, 1997
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and costume pearly drops. 1997 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel CC Brooch with Blue Rhinestones, 2007
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc brooch with blue rhinestones. 2007 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel "Butterfly" Brooch with Costume Pear, 2015
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal brooch with costume pearl and glass paste. 2015 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 6 cm x 6 cm ...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Byzantine Necklace with Colorful Glass Paste, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal long necklace with costume pearls and colorful glass paste. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Classic Silver CC Rope Texture Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Rope Texture Piercing Earrings *Marked 06 *Made in France *Comes with the original dustbag -It is approximately 0.6" x 0.5". -In an excellent condition AB...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Golden Metal Chain Necklace Interlaced with Leather, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace interlaced with leather and holding a golden metal coin representing Coco with rhinestones. 1996 Spring-Summer Collection. Addi...
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Camellia Brooch with Pearly Effect
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Glass paste camellia brooch with a pearly effect. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm Seller Reference: BRB96
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Glass Paste Necklace Costume Pearls and Glass Paste, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with costume pearls and glass paste. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 73 ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Brooch with Rhinestones and Costume Pearls, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with rhinestones and costume pearls. 2cc3 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 10 cm x 7 cm P...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Authentic Vintage Chanel 80s Large CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Vintage Chanel 80s Large CC Earrings. Beautiful sunburst design. With Soft Ridged edges. Great used condition.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Pearl-embellished double-chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Designing pieces that leave lasting impressions, Chanel leaves no detail overlooked. Adorned with faux pearls, this unique pre-owned chain-link necklace ...
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Late 20th Century Chanel Jewelry

Chanel Earrings Studs Dark crystal CC on pearl
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel small stud earrings in silver metal composed of a half pearl topped with a small CC logo inlaid with black rhinestones. Diameter 1.35 cm. The earrings are delivered without or...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Parure Chanel Set Golden CC clips on earrings and Ring TDD52 US6 set
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel fashion jewelry set composed of a ring and a pair of earrings in lightly gilded and shaped metal, with the CC logo motif, the ring with a...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Jewelry

Bracelet Chanel 1990's
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Bracelet en métal doré et petits cabochons roses et verts. Bijou datant des années 1990. Condition : Très bon état Dimensions : Longueur : 20 cm BRAB41
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Medium Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Piercing Earrings *Marked 06 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 0.6" x 0.55". -This is one of the most coveted and best sell...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Jewelry

Chanel earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste and a pearly drop. 2cc6 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm BOB60
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

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Chanel CC Black Enamel and Faux Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2464 Comes With Box Only Date 2014 Model CC Serial Number B14 V Metal Gilt Weight approx 10.5 g Length approx 60 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If y...
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2010s French Chanel Jewelry

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Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Mirror Mini Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Mirror Mini Piercing Earrings * Marked 02 * Made in France -It is approximately 0.4" x 0.3". -It is very classic and pretty. -In an excellent conditio...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Chanel Jewelry

Authntic Chanel Vintage 80s Gambon Rue 31 Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Chanel Vintage 80s Gambon Rue 31 Clip-On Earrings. Wonderful Wear and patina to the front of the earring clips. The back of the earrings each have stamped "Chanel made in ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Jewelry

Chanel earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm BOB52
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Jewelry

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Chanel earrings 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste. 1993 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.7 cm BOB54
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

Chanel brooch 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and pearly drops. 2cc6 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm BRB39
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1990s French Chanel Jewelry

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Chanel jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs

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Questions About Chanel Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can find a variety of second-hand Chanel bags online at boutiques and auction houses. You may also be able to find Chanel bags in consignment and vintage boutiques. It helps to know how to authenticate a Chanel bag to ensure you’re getting a legitimate Chanel handbag. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Chanel VIP gift bag or gift item may be given to a few loyal VIP customers who regularly visit the store and spend a significant amount of money on their products. It is not something that the general population can purchase. These gift items are all made with the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that you expect from anything with the Chanel brand. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How to clean white Chanel bags as they are susceptible to light and can turn yellow if exposed for too long by polishing the leather gently with a natural-coloured soft woollen cloth or pat with a fine woollen cloth when wet. Shop a range of authentic Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Chanel lambskin bag, Chanel recommends using a soft cloth and avoiding any care products that may alter the finish of your handbag. To reduce the appearance of marks on the surface of lambskin leather, gently rub it in a circular motion. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Chanel fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Fake Chanel bags aren’t easy to spot — especially if you’re shopping online. Forgeries are getting increasingly difficult to identify, but there are a few clues that might indicate a Chanel bag is a counterfeit. Bags made in the mid-1980s and later have a serial number at the bottom of the bag, and this number should match the one on the Chanel authenticity card. The Cs in the clasp should have flat, not rounded, edges, and the right-hand C will always overlap the one on the left at the top, with the overlapping reversed at the bottom. The screw on the clasp will have a flat or star head — never a Phillips head. The zipper should have the Lampo logo on the back of the slider, and the bag should come in a duster bag with the Chanel logo printed in white in the center. The diamond-pattern quilting on the bag should be flawless and perfectly aligned, even where there’s a pocket. The lining should lie tight and flat against the interior — never creased or lumpy. The inside of the bag should have the Chanel logo followed by “Made in Italy” or “Made in France.” To ensure you’re purchasing an authentic Chanel bag, buy from a reputable seller that carefully vets their offerings. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you style your Chanel jacket is a matter of preference. Some people like to wear casual clothing, so the Chanel jacket stands out. Others prefer an entire Chanel ensemble with a jacket for an all-over look. Accessorizing your Chanel jacket with a scarf is also a very popular option. Find Chanel jackets on 1stDibs along with a variety of Chanel clothing to create eye-catching ensembles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuck the chain inside your Chanel bag through its holes and store it in a dust-free environment and avoid touching or bumping into any other items while they're hanging out of sight. Shop a range of vintage and modern Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn’t have a specific men’s shoe division but they do have a sneakers line that can be worn by any gender. These sneakers come in a variety of colors with different fabrics and all feature Chanel’s outstanding quality. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel shoes and other accessories from some top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s sunglasses as they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel sunglasses and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel sunglasses and other accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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