1970s Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace

Instant sophistication. Faux pearl hand knotted necklace. Stamped with Chanel authenticity mark. Coco Chanel was the first designer to introduce her faux pearls into her collections. This sparked a trend that remains one of the staple items of costume jewellery today in anyone`s collection. Layers of pearls were seen on her simple couture clothes worn by Chanel herself. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Gold plate and faux pearl, 92 cm ABOUT THE DESIGNER The legendary Coco Chanel was a champion of costume jewellery mixing fine and costume pieces together. She was one of the most influential fashion icons of all time. During a very brief career as a cabaret singer, Chanel performed in clubs in Vichy and Moulins where she was nicknamed “Coco.” In the 1930`s Chanel partnered with Duke Fulco de Vedura, of Verdura Jewellery to launch a collection of timeless designs including byzantine styled jewellery that Chanel later introduced into her collections.Chanel costume jewellery, is generally bold in design, gold plated with distinctive colouring. Her iconic CC `s seen on so many of her creations was her interpretation of a stained glass window in the Aubazine Abbey, Correze, in France where she spent her early years in its orphanage. Venice was a place that became Gabrielle Chanel’s major source of inspiration outside of France. The tarnished gold in the Byzantine mosaics added distinct character to her creations. The emblem of the city was the lion - a favorite motif for Chanel jacket buttons, bag clasps and jewelry. The lion was also the symbol for her star sign. PRODUCT CODE: WNL001611