1980s Vintage Byzantine Necklace

The most desired label in the world. Gold plated Byzantine medallion necklace. This chain necklace features coin detail with CHANEL 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS script. It closes with a spring ring clasp. Stamped with Chanel authenticity mark. Gabrielle Chanel opened her first shop at No 18, Rue Cambon, Paris before moving into 31 Rue Cambon, the heart of a very fashionable district in Paris and in close proximity to the Palace Vendome. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Gold plate, 94 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.” Vintage Chanel jewellery is generally bold in design, gold or silver plated with distinctive colouring. Her iconic CC's seen on so many of her creations was an interpretation of a stained glass window in the Aubazine Abbey, Correze, in France where she spent her early years in the orphanage at Aubazine. PRODUCT CODE: WNL002216