The History of Chanel Jewelry

The history of Chanel jewelry and how Coco Chanel refused to use precious stones in her designs and revolutionized the costume jewelry industry

The Gilmore Guide to Books review of Jewelry by Chanel by Patrick Mauries. In a coup of fortuitous timing the movie Anna Karenina opened in the U.S today, showcasing gorgeous costumes with sublime jewelry by Chanel, while earlier in the week, publishers Thames &

Jewelry by Chanel - The Gilmore Guide to Books

Coco Chanel's jewelry revolutionized the way women looked forever. Let's explore together the magical Chanel universe!Chanel had a rare ability to crystallize around her name and her work an aura of myth, and it persists to this day. Coco Chanel was the "couturiere extraordinaire" for most of the twentieth century. Attractive, ambitious, and a genius for self-inventions, Coco Chanel became one of the first couturiers to be celebrated for her glamorous style and her impeccable designs.Raised in an orphanage and virtually self-taught, Chanel, starting from a small shop, quickly built a major fashion house with branches in Paris, Deauville, Biarritz, and London.The History Behind Coco Chanel JewelryCoco Chanel was born into a modest, not very wealthy household. Eugénie "Jeanne" Devolle and Albert Chanel, the designer's parents, were both seamstresses. Since she was young, she had been exposed to the basics of fashion.

Coco Chanel Jewelry - All You Need To Know

In the 1920s, Coco Chanel and glassmaker Suzanne Gripoix brought Byzantine jewelry to high fashion.

The Chanel Jewelry Story Behind Rihanna's Pregnancy Announcement

Chanel reaches for the stars with its latest high jewellery collection. The centrepiece of the 1932 collection, which celebrates 90 years since Bijoux De Diamants, its founder’s historic and one and only high jewellery collection, is the Allure Céleste.

Chanel Unveils A Celestial Masterpiece To Celebrate 90 Years Since

1910s CHANEL

The star of Chanel’s new high-jewellery collection is the dazzling 55.55 diamond necklace, inspired by the iconic No 5 perfume bottle

The story behind a diamond the size of the Ritz (almost)

It's easy to date Chanel vintage costume jewelry, which can be quite valuable, once you know how to decipher the company's marks and signatures.

Chanel Costume Jewelry Marks and Signatures

The new Tweed de Chanel line intertwines precious stones, meticulous craftsmanship and rich heritage together in an impressive collection.

Weaving history and design in the new Tweed de Chanel high

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