Posted: January 9th, 2006 | Author: Administrator | Filed under: Costume Jewelry | 1 Comment »
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 price for necklace $555.00, bracelet $495 & broach $340.
Posted: August 23rd, 2005 | Author: Administrator | Filed under: Costume Jewelry, History | 4 Comments »
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 styles for her costume jewelry, which was designed with her by many artists. The most recognizable pieces are the pearl necklaces, sometimes interspersed with other glass or crystal beads. Also very noteworthy are poured glass jewelry. Square shaped pieces of poured glass look like highly polished sea glass. These pieces are often arranged in a cross motif. In the 1960’s Chanel even used chain interwoven with fabric or leather for belts that we have come to know as mostly being used now for purse straps.
Now if you like vintage like I like vintage, you’ve tried to hunt out old Chanel pieces hoping for a deal. You’ll soon find out that vintage Chanel is highly collectable and nearly as expensive as the modern day pieces. You’ll also see, that like Chanel clothes, the new costume jewelry is inspired by the old.
For those interested in vintage Chanel, I have compiled a set of costume jewelry dealers who have some pieces to offer.
http://www.jewelfever.com/
http://www.jeweldiva.com/signednew.htm
http://www.vintagejewelrycollect.com/c-signed-Chanel-1.html
http://www.pzazjewelry.com/chanel.html
Posted: August 16th, 2005 | Author: Administrator | Filed under: Costume Jewelry, Fine Jewelry | 1 Comment »
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 to pay for such an eye catcher.
Posted: July 28th, 2005 | Author: Administrator | Filed under: Costume Jewelry | 5 Comments »
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 the Maltese cross growing up. This holds true for Coco as well, being raised by nuns in a convent. Coco took many ideas from the convents of her childhood, so it is likely that is where she became fond of this image. Over the years Coco would reinterpret the Maltese cross in different costume jewelry designs, from necklaces, pins and more bracelets as well as reinvent her enamel cuff bracelets with various stone orientations.
In 2005, Chanel is once again influenced by designs of yesteryear. The Paris-Tokyo collection has a gothic Maltese cross cuff bracelet. This collection also has monogramed cuff bracelets to offer. It is amazing how small changes to bracelets designed seventy five years ago can modernize something that fits perfectly for today.
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