1980s Vintage Coin Pendant

The most desired label in the world. Gold plated snake chain features ribbed sculpted double-sided pendant with interlocking CC logo. Large spring ring clasp closure, with authenticity tag, signed Chanel. According to the fashion house Coco Chanel designed the famous logo herself in 1925, finding inspiration from the geometric patterns of stained-glass windows of a chapel in Aubazine, a monastery where Chanel grew up and spent most of her childhood. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Gold plate, 42 cm with 3 cm pendant to top of bail 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: WNL000513