1996 Vintage Logo Pearl Drop Clip On Earrings

The most desired label in the world. Gold plated clip-on earrings featuring faux pearl drops suspended from iconic turnlocks. Stamped with Chanel authenticity mark and dated 1996. 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. Gold plate and faux pearl, 3 cm drop 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: WER002458 This item comes with an original vintage Chanel box therefore they are not in pristine condition, due to their age. If you would like a Susan Caplan branded box please don't hesitate to contact our customer care team.