Archive for the 'Costume Jewelry' Category

Mod Charm Jewelry

Who wouldn’t want this adorable oh-so-Chanel charm bracelet with very mod geometric orbs decorating it. Ofcoarse there is CC charms adorning this bracelet as well. Match this set with necklace and broach and your style will turn heads. Chanel has such a great way of making something playful but balancing it with being classic. Retail […]

Mon January 9th, 2006 by Mars
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Vintage Chanel Costume Jewelry

Chanel has a long history of costume jewelry. Coco starting making it in the 1930’s. They were cheaper than real gems, allowing a woman to purchase more pieces to properly accessorize all her outfits.
 
Chanel costume jewelry covered a wide range of styles over the years. Chanel was influenced by Indian, Baroque, Renaissance and Art Deco […]

Tue August 23rd, 2005 by Mars
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Most Coveted Pearl Broach

Paris-Toyko collection brings us this stunning broach for fall. This broach is covered in baroque pearls, perfect for the Renaissance trend that is flowing through fashion this coming season. Approximately two and a half inches, this would be beautiful on the velvet lapel of a coat. Priced at $910, this is a small sum […]

Tue August 16th, 2005 by Mars
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The Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet

From 1930-1934 Fulco Santo Stefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura designed costume jewelry for Chanel. He was greatly influenced by art history as was Coco Chanel. These influences brought them together to create jewelry that looked very medieval or barbaric. Born in the Mediterranean of Sicily, Verdura would have been inundated with the image of […]

Thu July 28th, 2005 by Mars
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