Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace with a medallion centered with a glass paste cabochon.
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace with a medallion centered with a glass paste cabochon.
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Two-row costume pearl necklace.
Gilt Metal
1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s long sautoir necklace. Pearls and crystal are in mint condition. Can be worn single or double . Comes with original pouch or box.
1980's Vintage Chanel Rare Pearls Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible pearl magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Collection 23 , mid 80s, by Victoire de Castellaine. Comes with original box or pouch.
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1980's Gold Plated Gilt Metal Chain Knot Necklace With Faux Nacre Pearls
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and forever Chanel long necklace has knots in a darker gold plated gilt metal with a lighter gold plated gilt metal link interspersed with gold tone love knot stations i...
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Chain Necklace with Stones Pearls
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold necklace with three chains and elaborate decorative clasp featuring cross with pearls surrounded by oval cut stones, all in abstract shape gold bezel settings. Comes with...
1980s Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Soutoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
1980s Chanel champagne colour Baroque style simulated pearl necklace.
Chanel Long Pearl Swarovski Crystal Chicklet Necklace circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Long Pearl Swarovski Crystal Chicklet Necklace from the circa 1980s is a stunning vintage accessory that embodies elegance and retro charm.
1980s Chanel Pearl and Gripoix Pendant Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in London, GB
This necklace can be dated to around 1980, prior to the well documented pieces designed when Victoire de Castellane joined Chanel after the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld. The designer of...
Chanel 1980s Gilt Metal Pearl Necklace & Rhinestone Earrings Set
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Set composed of a costume pearl necklace, and golden metal earrings ornamented with rhinestones and glass paste. A Collection circa 1980 under the artistic ...
Gilt Metal
1980s Chanel Gold Tone Chain Link Necklace with Rhinestone and Pearl Details
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel gold tone thick chain link necklace from the early 1980s.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Lagerfeld Era Long Baroque Pearl & Chunky Chain Necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The quintessential Chanel Pearl Chain Necklace. Originating from 1983, the year Lagerfeld joined the house. Crafted in gold plated metal and glass baroque style simulated pearls. Fea...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix 4-Strand Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion, 1980s
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A exceptional four-strand Baroque yellow pearl choker with an octagonal jeweled-and-gold plate medallion clasp. Twenty six brilliant clear crystal stones surround the centerpiece of ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980's Chanel Necklace - Pearls with Gold Tone Oval Links
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chanel pearl necklace with gold tone links from the 1980's.
Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Chanel Crystal Flower Pearl Layered Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel Pearl Jewelry. Minor tarnishing on the pearls. Part of the stone has been fixed with other crystals. Unique design. Can be worn as belt but requires some sort of extra...
Chanel Sautoir with Pearl 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant 1980s Chanel Sautoir in Gold-tone Metal with large faux Pearl Pendant in excellent condition.
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Very long costume pearl necklace with pink and blue glass pearls. Jewelry from the 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: V...
Chanel pearl necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long costume pearl necklace with Swarovski rhinestone rings.
Chanel Vintage 1980's Strand Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Chanel Period 1980's __________________________________ Metal Gold-tone Length Approx 180cm __________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Chanel Box ____...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1980's VIntage Chanel Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s necklace with cc logo beads and center large logo with pearl drop. Year tag fell off. Comes with original box.
Chanel Vintage Pearl and Gold Link Necklace 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pearl and Gold Link Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the 1980’s.
1980's Chanel XL Pearl Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel extra-long faux-pearl and red gripoix magnifier necklace. Dated 1985. Pendant: 2.25" x 1.5". Comes with original box. Minor scuffs on faux-pearls.
Chanel 1980's Vintage Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1980's Vintage Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Necklace Double stranded with large diamond shaped centre with hammered style and pearls.
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
1980's Chanel Double Strand Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long double-strand goldtone metal and faux-pearl necklace. 1980s collection.
1980's Chanel Large Pearl Necklace With Coin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large pearl necklace with satin cc logo coins. Minor scuffs on pearls. Collection 2 cc 9, late 80s. Comes with original box.
1980's Vintage Chanel Round Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s medium pendant necklace. Pendant had gripoix faux mabe pearl beads. Pendant: Diameter 2". Comes with original dust bag or box.
Chanel Costume Pearl Sautoir Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl sautoir necklace with golden metal medallions centered with tiny glass paste.
Rare 1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl Gripoix Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long classic sautoir necklace with pearl and colorful gripoix beads. Can be worn single or double. Collection 1985. Comes with original dust cover or box.
Chanel Gripoix Pendent Necklace with Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The pendant is of green gripoix glass center stone is surrounded by multiple red gripoix glass stones and pearls. Marked on the back “Chanel, Made in France 25” circa 1980's.
Chanel Two Knot Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace composed of two knot assembled rows of costume pearls, a pendant a golden metal fastener, and glass paste.
Chanel Large Link & Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A classic and collectible vintage Chanel necklace from the early to mid 1980s. The combination of gold chain and baroque faux pearls is an iconic Chanel design that is reinterpreted ...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold
1980's Chanel Pearl Chain Gold Long Necklace with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel goldtone metal sautoir necklace accented with faux-pearl beads. Can be worn single or double. 1984 collection. Original box included.
1980s Chanel Baroque Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent glass baroque pearl choker necklace by Chanel. This is an earlier Chanel piece that we can precisely date to the Autumn / Winter collection 1989/1990 with Chanel ...
1980s Chanel CC Medallion Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How incredible is this extremely rare 1980s Chanel extra long pearl necklace? Chanel proves once again how to master the perfect blend of drama and elegance with this iconic extra lo...
1980s Chanel Pearl Necklace with Poured Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Excellent1980's Chanel necklace featuring pearls and hollow basket weave gold cages filled with green, blue and red poured glass beads. Can be worn long or wrapped around neck. Chane...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel 1980s Red Glass and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Signed Chanel, circa 1980s. What makes this necklace difficult to find is the length and design.
Pearl
1980's Vintage Chanel Two Strand Chain Pearl Necklace with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel two strand pearl necklace with quilted gold spacers between pearls and quilted link gold chain in between the two rows of pearls. Mabe' pearls on clasp with adjustable length....
1980's Vintage Chanel Double Strand Pearl Gold Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold tone metal double-strand necklace accented with pearl glass beads. Can be worn single or double. Comes with original duster or box.
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Costume Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal necklace with costume pearls.
Gilt Metal
Sold
W 0.63 in D 0.38 in Dm 0.38 in L 38 in
Chanel 1980s Pearl with Gold and Rhinestone Accent Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A classic Chanel pearl necklace with gold diamond shape accents.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1980’s Gripoix Poured Glass And Pearls Long Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Guaranteed 100% authentic Chanel Very unique and rare necklace with Gripoix x simulated mother of pearl, poured glass and glass flowers from 1980's Workmanship and detail on th...
Chanel 3 Strand Gold Chain & Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Presented is an elegant and classic early to mid 1980s Chanel three strand long necklace. The necklace is made up of chains of rich gold plate interspersed with groups of 2, 5 and 7 ...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Chanel pearl necklace by Karl Lagerfeld 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace/Sautoir with Costume Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal necklace / sautoir with costume pearls.
Chanel 72" Long 1980s Gold Chain, Pearl & Rhinestone Accent Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and classic extra long Chanel chain necklace with pearl and rhinestone accents from the early to mid 1980s.
Gold Plate
Chanel Costume Pearl with Golden Metal Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal and glass paste elements.
Chanel Long Garnet-red Glass Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long garnet-red glass pearl necklace with golden metal elements ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Costume Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with costume pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 99 cm Period: 20th Century Seller Re...
Gold
Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace with Golden Metal Medallions, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal medallions.
Gold
Chanel 1980s Faux Pearl & Red Gripoix Chain Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fulfill all your vintage Chanel dream with this amazing necklace! Circa 1980s, this multi-strand necklace features faux pearls, red gripoix pendants stamped with the iconic 'CC' logo...
Chanel Golden Metal Choker Necklace with Costumer Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal choker with costume pearls. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 33 cm to 3...
Gold
Chanel large faux pearl necklace, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Chanel large off white faux pearl necklace.
Chanel Vintage Infinity Opera Length 65 inch Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an amazing single pearl strand infinity necklace from CHANEL that measures a whopping 65in long! In excellent condition overall with only minor signs of use - one silk cord kn...
Vintage Chanel Simulated Pearl and Gold Logo Disk necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel necklace made from glass imitating pearls and accented with gold-tone CHANEL logo disks.
Chanel Blue Necklace in Golden Metal and Blue Glass Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with blue glass pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 82 cm Seller Reference: CB133
Classic Chanel Gilt Pearl and Glass Medallion Sautoir 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Chanel sautoir necklace - a classic design of two strands of fine gold color metal snake chain holding ornate oval medallions with amethyst color poured glass "gripoix" caboc...
Pearl
1980s Chanel Gold Double Chain Link Necklace with Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel necklace from the late 1980s. Double strand gold tone chain link with small single strand faux pearls throughout.
Gilt Metal
Rare Chanel Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace , Original 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare and gorgeous vintage Chanel pearl four strand necklace. The statement necklace is made of round and drop shaped faux pearls and is marked made in France chanel on the clasp w...
Mother-of-Pearl
Sold
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in L 36 in
A classic rope of baroque pearls, with medallions/coins, Chanel, Paris 1980s.
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very classic and very wearable long pearl necklace with 'coin' elements interspersed. Can be doubled or worn as a long single rope, mixed with other chains or simply worn on its o...
Gilt Metal
Impressive multi row pearl collar/choker, Chanel, 1980s.
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very wearable and stylish Chanel necklace, an eight row choker , sitting high on the neck. Without pastes or glitter, this is a very classic necklace, with pearl clusters of 'grape...
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage CHANEL Faux Pearl Gold Toned Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned double-chained necklace featuring faux pearls and gold toned CC coins. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Spring ring fastening. Measures approximately 75 cm. ...
Chanel Gray Pearl Necklace, Circa 1980
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gray painted pearl necklace by Chanel, from the 1980's. The necklace is 21.5" long.
Earl 1980's Chanel Double Strand Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel double strand pearl necklace from collection 29 in the early 1980's.
Pearl, Gold Plate
CHANEL Rare Coin Pearl Choker Necklace 1980's
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Chanel charms and pearls choker necklace from 1980's Multiple coins with different Chanel motifs.
Chanel 1980s Pearl Statement Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this vintage Chanel statement piece! Circa early 1980s, this necklace features ornate linked pendants featuring a faux pearl inside a decoratively carv...
1980's Chanel Chain Sautoir Necklace w/Pearl & Gripoix Beads
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Chanel 24k gold plated double stranded chain sautoir with pearls and blue gripoix beads. Features a spring ring and swivel clasp closure with oval stamped cartouche, "Chanel, ...
Chanel 1980s Large Baroque Pearl and Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A pre 1986 Chanel gold tone large link and large faux Baroque pearl long necklace.
Pearl
1980s Chanel Long Pearl Necklace with Red Stone Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare extra long 9-10mm faux pearls with red poured glass clasp. Wear single, double or tripled. These date from the 1980's and are far superior quality pearls than currently used by ...
Pearl
Chanel Byzantine Necklace with Costume Pearls, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace with costume pearls and a glass paste medallion.
Chanel Vintage 1980s Classic Pearl and Crystal Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1980s classic sautoir necklace featuring glass faux pearls, rope like links with crystal embellishement, gold tone chain.
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
$12,125
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16 in
Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace with Pieces of Wheat making up the Necklace. It is Made Purposely Uneven, with one side being Longer than the other. It is 14-16" L and 1.5...
Mixed Metal
Chanel pearl necklace 1960s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with tiny costume pearls. Jewelry from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 120 cm SKU:CB168
Gilt Metal
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Vintage gold tone Coco Mademoiselle Medallion chain princess necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold tone Coco Mademoiselle Medallion chain princess necklace Reference: TGAS/F00112 Brand: Chanel Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Clasp Extra Deta...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
Vintage CHANEL Faux Pearl CC Logo Triple Strand Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1993 collection Gold Plated, faux pearls The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 15" Comes with ...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Crystal Blue Beads Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 32" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a...
Gold
Rare Chanel 1983 Sz 44 10 Bubblegum Pink Boucle Vintage 80s Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Vivienne Westwood HandCut Moire CorsetStyle Velvet Red Cocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux underlay for her "Dresse...
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, Chanel 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 — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
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. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.