CHANEL extra large glass pearls necklace (Vintage)

qqVintage CHANEL extra large glass pearls necklace, circa 1993

Gabrielle Chanel famously embraced costume pearls, layering them freely and challenging the idea that jewellery had to be precious to be beautiful.

When Karl Lagerfeld took the helm in 1983, he transformed this signature into something even more dramatic. Oversized baroque pearls became a defining feature of his Chanel universe, appearing throughout the runways and unforgettable advertising campaigns of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

From the theatrical red gowns and elegant Parisian tailoring of the Chanel Boutique campaigns to extravagant layers of pearls, gold chains and Byzantine-inspired crosses, pearls were never merely an accessory. They were part of the statement.

• Dimensions: Approx. 40.8cm 
• Material: Glass pearls, and gold-plated metal
• Condition: Very good condition