This Chanel pearl necklace is so unique and has such a super chic look in an extra long length and open ends with no clasp.
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Coco Chanel first met Goossens in 1953, and found herself immediately captivated by his Baroque-inspired designs. 
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Among these notable designers is Victorie de Castellane, who became assistant to Karl Lagerfeld at only 24 years old. The ends have double-sided hanging CC signature logos that are filled with even more pearls on both sides. Receive the best from Sothebys delivered to your inbox.
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boxes. Today, the line of Chanel costume necklaces is expansive and diverse in style, from chunky metal chains to delicate chokers. There is no piece of jewelry more directly tied to the image of Coco Chanel than the opulent layering of pearl ropes. These were made manifesting the manner in which she wore her precious gemsthe Duke of Westminsters pearls and emeralds slung over tweeds and plain woolen knits, in an insouciant disregard for traditionand in her apparently effortless ability to persuade rich women to follow suit. As such, cascades of faux Chanel pearls would prove to be just as iconic and timeless as the little black dress.
Over the years, Chanel has brought in the worlds most gifted jewelry designers to design visually spectacular pieces.
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Regarded as the Queen of Gems for their understated elegance, pearls have a magical ability to capture light and illuminate a womans facial features. With interlacing panels of fantasy animals hugging the neck and a resin pearl drop, this unique timepiece is visually striking. While Coco Chanel initially collaborated with Duke Fulco di Verdura to spearhead the Chanel costume jewelry line, it was a goldsmith and jeweler by the name of Robert Goossens who truly diversified the design of the Chanel necklace.
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Beyond her status as a luxury fashion designer, Coco Chanel was an arbiter of change and advocate of womens liberation.
Available in Sothebys upcoming Fashion Through Time sale in Geneva, this Chanel necklace is worthy of the spotlight. Go and fetch my pearls.
Copyright 2008-2020, Yoogi's Closet, Inc. Ships within one business day. Measures 50 inches long and CC's are 3/4 of an inch wide by 1/2 an inch tall. The interlocking silver-tone Cs are set with pearls on both sides and mingle with the string of graduated-sized pearls that run the length of the 17-inch-drop necklace.
This unique luminescence is what Coco Chanel admired most about them.
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It was 1984 and Lagerfeld had just been tapped as creative director, eagerly searching for bold aesthetics and playful designs.
This is a fabulously chic necklace and is the perfect accessory for day or night.
Signed and dated 12C. Unfazed by the status quo, she encouraged women to free their physical form and embrace costume jewelry in complement to precious jewels.
The Pink and Blue Glass Beaded Wreath Necklace from 1984, infused with vibrancy and romance, is just one example of her most memorable creations.
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Out of the copious number of jewels she was given, it is said that the ropes of pearls were her undisputed favorite. I will not go up to the atelier until I have my pearls, declared the impassioned Coco Chanel. As explained by British writer Justine Picardie, author of Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life, Coco was a public figure who possessed tremendous social power.
Erica Kagan is a freelance writer for Sothebys. Excellent condition. According to fashion lore, two of Cocos lovers, Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovich and the Duke of Westminster, regularly gifted her one-of-a-kind, precious jewels. All orders to international destinations are still covered by our 30 day return policy. The interlocking Cs is a recurring symbol present on Chanel necklaces as an iconic identifier of the luxury fashion house. Among the most remarkable pieces they created together is the Haute Couture Fantasy Choker, designed in the 1950s and crafted from resin pearl with gold plating. This lovely necklace features CC logos with sparking crystals. Please note that all items entering countries outside the US may be subject to customs inspection and the assessment of duties and taxes in accordance to national laws. Previously loved, it comes with a box and pouch, and many of the pearls are missing their lacquer.
Fun and flirty, this Chanel Long Pearl Necklace is a must-have accessory.
Indeed, it was the idea to design oversized, faux pearls that first inspired the launch of a Chanel costume jewelry line.
The lariat style of this necklace has endless possibilities in how you style, wrap, layer and wear it with just a few of them pictured here.
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Intrigued by her enigmatic persona and provocative ideas, women of all social classes were influenced by Coco Chanel. Faux pearls and crystal bows strung together on a chain.
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The perfect accent to her minimalist style, Coco always sported ropes of pearls, even for the most casual of occasions.
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We ship our luxury goods worldwide! Regarded as the designer who elevated the true nature of faux in collaboration with Chanel, Goossens quickly became known as Monsieur Bijou. In an inspired partnership, Mademoiselle Chanel and Monsieur Bijou expanded on the idea of the costume necklace, far beyond pearls. A uniquely gifted master craftsman, Robert Goossens could create beauty out of any and all materials, from tortoiseshell to rock crystal. in-house trained professionals. This necklace is clean and in great condition with light signs of wear. Chanel used jewelry to display her authority, as well as her social supremacy, Picardie noted.
FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING ALWAYS ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS. Best recognized for her earring designs that resembled Chanel handbags and dramatic string necklaces, de Castellane was at Chanel for just over a decade, but her impact is permanently ingrained. document.getElementById("copyright_year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(). In order to help ensure the safe delivery of your order, the carrier will require a signature upon delivery for all orders over $1000.
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Awed by her vibrant and inspired creations, Lagerfeld quickly promoted de Castellane to lead Chanels costume jewelry department.