2014 Faux Pearl Necklace

Make a statement. Gold toned graduated faux pearl necklace features baroque style detail embellished with clear round-cut Swarovski crystals and neon orange resin centre. Luminous faux pearls are interspersed with neon orange knotting and an iconic CC faux pearl side detail. Can be doubled up for a versatile look. Lobster clasp closure with extension chain, stamped with Chanel authenticity mark and dated 2014. 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. Layers of pearls were seen on her simple couture clothes worn by Chanel herself. In the 1930`s Chanel partnered with Duke Fulco de Vedura, of Verdura Jewellery to launch a collection of timeless designs including byzantine jewellery that Chanel introduced into her collections too. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Base metal, faux pearl, resin and Swarovski crystals , Adjustable to 111 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.” 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: WNL001833