1997 Chanel Pearl Necklace Cross Pendant Gripoix Goossens Fall Vintage Maltese

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So rare & stunning, this fabulous pendant necklace is a must have addition to any Chanel lover's collection. Made by … Read more So rare & stunning, this fabulous pendant necklace is a must have addition to any Chanel lover's collection. Made by Robert Goossens. Designed by Victoria de Castellane under Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel Gripoix and Pearl Necklace
24k gold-plated hardware
A beautiful and collectible piece from the Fall 1997 collection
Large gold medallion with Gripoix stones in green, orange and red are anchored by faux pearls
Four large tear drop pearls make this into a square
Dangles beautifully from a hand-knotted faux pearl necklace
Ultra discreet CC signature on oval cartouche on the underside
Approximate: Length 16-18 inch
Made in France
This exceptional collection, showing the unique savoir-faire of the brand and its collaboration with prominent designers such as Victoire de Castellane, Robert Goossens of Maison Gripoix.

This exceptional necklace perfectly illustrates the quality of execution and the tidious details of the jewels made by the designer. The jewel is made of layers of gold-plated metal finely engraved, pierced and adorned with cabochons imitating rubies and emeralds.

Style Tip: Wear this Chanel necklace with a stole or jacket/shirt for an immediate Paris look

About Chanel
The core of Chanel’s design philosophy revolves around the idea that women should have as much style freedom as possible in their daily lives while maintaining their true elegance. Famously quoted, “fashion fades, only style remains the same,” Chanel’s tweed jackets, pearls, camellia motif, and celebrated flap bags have revolutionized the luxury fashion world and inspired generations.

Robert Goossens (1927-2016) started working at Chanel in the 50’s after having collaborated at Cartier. Internally, he rapidly became « Monsieur Bijou » and the master of costume jewelry. He was fascinated by the Antiquity period and draw his inspiration from Byzantine, Visigoth or Etruscan cultures to create jewels enhanced with glass, imitating pearls, strass, emeralds, rubies or sapphires. See less