CHANEL Gold-Tone Gripoix-Style Glass & Faux-Pearl Statement Brooch, Multicolour 65 mm

$1,895.00 USD

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A guide for this piece: about $189, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.

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Jewellery as an act of exuberance. This Chanel brooch gathers the decorative language of coloured glass, luminous faux pearls and gold-toned metal into a richly composed statement piece. At approximately 65 mm across, it is designed to be noticed: an accessory with the personality of an object collected, displayed and worn.

The Piece

Chanel's costume jewellery has long treated ornament as an essential part of dressing, not a finishing afterthought. Pearls, saturated colour, architectural settings and intentionally generous proportions belong to that visual tradition. Here those elements meet in a composition where glass surfaces catch the light, faux pearls add a softer rhythm and golden metal holds the structure together. The interplay is theatrical without abandoning the house's instantly recognisable decorative vocabulary.

Iconography & Craft

The brooch belongs to the world of Gripoix-style glass ornament: a fashion-jewellery aesthetic celebrated for coloured glass with the depth and presence of cabochons. Its appeal lies in the arrangement of materials rather than precious-stone weight. The contrast of reflective glass, round pearls and shaped metal gives the piece visual complexity from a distance and detail at close range. It is especially compelling against plain silk, velvet or dense black wool, where the colours become the centre of the look.

Collector & Styling Perspective

Use it at the shoulder of a monochrome jacket, high on the lapel of an oversized blazer, or as a deliberate counterpoint to simple knitwear. In a display collection it offers a concentrated example of couture-inspired statement jewellery: scale, colour and texture condensed into one wearable arrangement. The generous dimensions lend themselves to editorial styling and to the collector who favours personality over restraint.

Condition & Measurements

Pre-owned, good condition with visible age and use. Staining and scuffs occur on the metal and decorative elements; there are marks at the edges and the fastening pin is slightly bent. The brooch is described as usable, but the pin's condition should be considered when choosing delicate fabrics. No accessories are included. Approximate dimensions: 65 × 65 mm. Materials: gold-coloured metal, coloured decorative glass and faux pearls. Origin indicated as France. Exact dating and individual production techniques have not been independently established.

Japonista Selection

Chosen for its exceptionally strong visual impact: a jewellery piece that can transform the mood of an entire outfit. A single sourced pre-owned example, not a continually stocked accessory. Additional photographs and condition clarification are available upon request. Stock and fulfilment are confirmed when an order is processed; destination-specific duties or taxes may apply.

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