2006 CHANEL Brooch Pendant Fall Maltese Cross CC Double C Logo Goossens Strass Crystal Enamel

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This rare design brooch pendant features the classic Maltese cross in a novel way and shows Karl Lagerfeld's ability to … Read more This rare design brooch pendant features the classic Maltese cross in a novel way and shows Karl Lagerfeld's ability to stretch the template of Coco Chanel in the design of this collection

In his 2006 Fall collection, Lagerfeld created a “futuristic medievalism” aesthetic. Similar brooch worn on the fall runway (last photo)

The four-lobed geometric shape uses raised enamel in black and ivory stripes that acts as a background to the star burst, topped by a large interlocking “CC” in red crystals at center

From the 2006 Fall Collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld
Made by Robert Goossens
Gold-plated hardware
Materials include strass, crystal and enamel
Closes with pin and hook safety clasp
Hood at back to wear as a pendant
Measures: 2.4 x 2.4 inch
Signature cartouche on reverse has CC 06, Chanel, Made in France
Purchase includes signature dustbag
Made in France

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 Aubazin. See less