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.
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Chain Link Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 22” long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Chanel Oversized Faux Pearl & Resin CC Padlock Chunky Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2014 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 22" Maximum Length: 26" Comes with box I...
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin and Crystal Station Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 34" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Gold
Chanel Crystal Pearl CC Gold Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2022 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: adjustable, 15" long Comes with box IMPORTANT I...
Chanel circa 1990 Collier Sautoir Ceinture Haute Couture CC String Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture necklace (circa 1990)—wearable as a long *sautoir* or a double-wrap belt—featuring a gold-tone metal chain interspersed with CC-logo medallions flanked by rhines...
CHANEL Vintage CC Medallion Gold Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 16 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...
Gold
Chanel Vintage 1970s Iconic Gold Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Classic Iconic Textured Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely not...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 15" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INF...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Rare 1993 Iconic Large CC Clear Lava Long Octagon Rope Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 93 A Iconic Classic Unisex Large CC Coco Logo Clear Lava Long Octagon Textured Relief Engraving Rope Spring Ring Interlocked Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist La...
Gold
CHANEL pearly white 92P EXTRA LONG IMITATION PEARL Necklace ICONIC
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel necklace features an extra-long strand of lustrous pearly white imitation pearls, designed to be worn doubled for a dramatic, runway-inspired look. A time...
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Filigree Cross Blue Stone Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 25 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Clover Pendant Necklace, 1995
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1995 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length: 33" Comes with box I...
Gold
Chanel Important Anglo Indian Collar
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel time travels to India via Karl Lagerfeld's frequent interludes in foreign places. Late 1980s collar of pale amythest and emerald poured glass by Maison Gripoix. Extraordinary ...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Elegant Gold Cross Multi-strand Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 Collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 23 inches Comes with bo...
Gold
Chanel Pearly White Pink Pearl Crystal CC Heart Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2021 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Adjustable Length: 20.25 in Pendant: 1 in Width...
Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, gripoix • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 72” long CONDITION • ver...
CHANEL Large Faux Pearl CC Logo Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2001 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 28 inch drop, can be doubled to make it shorter ...
Gold
Black "CHANEL" Leather Choker Necklace, early 2000s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Statement Chanel black leather choker necklace, adjustable 100% authentic Made in France 2000 collection Leather and crystals Very good pre-loved condi...
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 1998 Multi-Strand Fantasy Pearl & Beaded Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Layered Chanel pearls with a more directional edge. This late 1990s multi-strand sautoir features cascading rows of fantasy pearls interwoven with faceted metallic beads. The aesthetic is quintessential late-90s Chanel—sophisticated yet effortless. With its long, fluid construction, it delivers that "slightly undone” Chanel elegance that transitions perfectly from runway to street. • Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld • Pre-Fall 1998 Métiers d’Art era • Multi-strand sautoir construction • Faux pearls with mixed metallic bead accents • Champagne ivory glass-core costume pearls • Gold- and silver-tone faceted beads • Engraved Chanel clasp...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Large Textured CC Statement Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 18 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMA...
Gold
Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens. Long chain with gilt filigrees stacked and layered with polished gilt beads. A subtle play on matte and shiny in a long, transformable hand knotted...
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Massive Gripoix Cross Pendant Necklace, 1990
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage statement antiqued gold‑tone chain necklace featuring a massive cross pendant adorned with marbled green and red Gripoix glass cabochons. This CHANE...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage CC Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1997 collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 29” long Comes with box IMPO...
Gold
Chanel Faux Pearls and Logo-Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel logo-pendant necklace featuring white/silver-tone faux-pearl embellishment, crystal embellishment, signature interlocking CC logo, logo pendant, adjustable fit, lobster claw f...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Long Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 34” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logos Statement Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 29” Comes with box IMPOR...
Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage CHANEL chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain featuring an iconic gold toned quilted CC charm. The is the smallest of the quilted CC series. Stamped CHANEL ...
Chanel Collier 2011 Black Enamel and Silver color Metal Camelia Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A Chanel necklace circa 2011 in silver-tone metal, composed of a curb chain and a large central pendant featuring three camellias covered in black enamel. The necklace fastens with a...
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Chanel Lion Book Gold Locket Pendant Necklace, Cruise 2022 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France From the Cruise 2022 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 31.5“, Ornament Wi...
Chanel Cruise 2005 the devil wears Prada rare sautoir necklace Anne Hathaway
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely rare Chanel Cruise 2005 “the devil wears prada” movie pearl sautoir necklace by Karl Lagerfeld. Eiffel Tower Paris and CC logo. As seen on the most famous picture of Anna H...
Vintage Oversized Gold Textured CC "CHANEL" Horse Coin Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 19" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: T...
Gold
Chanel Gold Black Metallic Snake Chain Multi Strand Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2011 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 27" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORM...
Chanel 1995 Collier CC Turnlock Maxi Golden Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace from the AH 1995 collection by Victoire de Castellane in gold-plated metal with a large chain motif closed on the front by the famous CC or Turnlock clasp from the Cl...
Chanel Vintage Gold Magnifying Glass CC Logo Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 30” Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: T...
Gold
Chanel Gold Medallion Coat of Arms Crest Lion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 15 inches chain length, center pendant approx. D 2.2...
Gold
Chanel Seguso Jet Glass Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of black glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels. The glass links have interior metal wires and are quite strong. Arch...
Gilt Metal
Chanel PE2003 Collier SS2003 Navy Pearly CC Pendant on chain
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace from the Spring Summer 2003 collection, composed of a gold-plated metal chain link and a navy blue plastic medallion, almost black, inlaid with small fancy pearls of ...
CHANEL A14C black red gripoix enamel Maltese cross CC pearl sautoir necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL A14C black red gripoix enamel Maltese cross CC pearl sautoir long necklace Reference: VNWG/A00022 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2014 Collection (A1...
Vintage Gold Coco Chanel Large Chunky Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: chain length approx. 32.5" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMA...
Gold
CHANEL B14C Coco Mademoiselle Figure black beige pearl triple sautoir necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL B14C Coco Mademoiselle Figure black beige pearl CC triple strand sautoir long necklace Reference: VNWG/A00024 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Coco Figure Pearl Sautoir Necklace Collection: 2014 Cruise Resort (Stamped B14C) Material: Metal Color: Beige, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Lobster Clasp Extra Details: This authentic costume jewelry piece is crafted from multiple strands of varying sized black, beige, and white glass pearls linked together with gold-tone metal hardware. The tiered sautoir layout features a prominent black enamel interlocking CC logo station alongside a detailed two-sided cutout figurine of Coco Chanel dressed...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Mademoiselle Charm Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 34 inches Comes with box IMPORTA...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Leather & Crystal CC Gold Chain Link Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 Collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: Length: 13" Maximum Length: 15" Comes with b...
Gold
Chanel Mini Handbag Necklace Chunky Choker New With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% AUTHENTIC Chanel mini handbag necklace Original receipt with personal info covered will be sent upon request . Gold tone metal hardware with...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Lariat CC Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning CHANEL lariat necklace with intricate gold CC medallions DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is...
Gold
Chanel Pre 1986 Two Stand Gold Chain & Faux Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pre-1985 vintage Chanel sautoir is a quintessential example of Coco Chanel’s enduring vision of effortless luxury. Crafted before the era of seasonal dating, this rare...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Quilted Caviar Black Leather CC Lipstick Case with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chanel black leather lipstick pendant with signature interlocking CC. Gold-tone chain with woven leather detail. Slim, wearable design for a single lipstick or small item. H...
CHANEL B15P CC grey ruthenium metallic glass pearl long strand sautoir necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL B15P CC grey ruthenium metallic glass pearl long strand sautoir necklace Reference: VNWG/A00030 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2015 Spring Act 2 (Stamped B...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Multi Strand Medallion Statement Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Details: Chanel vintage choker necklace, dating back to the early 1990's, features three 24k gold plated chains with a large round 24k gold plated medallion at the center. Pendant ha...
Gold
Chanel Rock Crystal Runway "Ice" Necklace F/W 2010, Maison Goossens
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Rock Crystal Runway "Ice" Necklace from F/W 2010 by Maison Goossens. This is a one of a kind runway model, never commercialized in stores. A massive rock crystal quartz specimen is mounted on silvered bronze as the centerpiece and hangs from a jangle of silvered chains with cascading pave "CC" logo charms. Collector quality. Size: Pendant 5.5" x 4.5" x 1.25". Total length 19" with 7" extender chain. Chanel F/W 2010 "Iceberg" Show description: "Freja Beha Erichsen and three bears on an ice floe. This was the arctic scene at Chanel, where giant chunks of bona fide iceberg, specially transported from Scandinavia, formed the frozen landscape around which models solemnly splashed through a sea of 'berg-melt in shaggy snow boots with ice-block heels." Fur-fringed embroideries and ice jewelry...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
CHANEL A16P gold tone Camellia floral pearl fringe CC station sautoir necklac
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL A16P gold tone Camellia floral pearl multi-strand fringe CC charm station sautoir necklace Reference: VNWG/A00027 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2016 Fall/...
Chanel Vintage Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Gold Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Long Double Layer Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Ton...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Faux Pearl Crystals Black Beads Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: approx. 70 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Vintage Chanel Small Gold CC Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length: 14" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMAT...
Gold
Chanel Runway Gunmetal Amethyst Crystal CC Chain Necklace 2016 Cruise
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A runway preloved Chanel gunmetal CC logo necklace from Karl Lagerfeld’s 2016 Cruise collection. The darker gunmetal chains immediately shift it away from the expected, giving it a s...
Chanel Métier d’Arts Paris-Byzance Metal Strass Black Gray Crystal Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning, 100% authentic Chanel necklace, is in pristine condition. The three strands necklace is made of beautiful various sized gray crystals, black onyx and pearl beads. An e...
Onyx, Copper
Chanel necklace by Karl Lagerfeld Haute couture circa 1985
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1985 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Work from the Gripoix Atelier. Long costume pearl necklace with a pendant made of gold...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL 13B black white grey ombre CC multi-strand resin pearl collar necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 13B black white grey ombre CC drop charm multi-strand resin pearl collar necklace Reference: VNWG/A00054 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Autumn/Winter 2013 ...
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Emerald and Ruby pate de verre is hand poured into Renaissance style settings in gilt bronze. A matching ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHANEL Gold CC Clover Charm Accent Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1996 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 20 inches chain length Comes with bo...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Nugget Charm Multi Strand Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 16" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...
Gold