-SPECIAL- "CHANEL" 90's Pearl and crystal embellished long necklace

From CHANEL, which has inherited the free and refined elegance built by Gabrielle Chanel and has brought a new sense of beauty to women’s attire through dazzling jewelry featuring pearls and gold chains, we present a peerless piece that combines classic poise with beauty reminiscent of decorative art.

Luxuriously strung ivory pearl-like beads with a soft luster are complemented throughout by gold motifs evoking delicate carved details and by transparent stones placed with care—beautifully expressing the Maison’s elegant refinement as well as the radiant presence unique to jewelry.

First to catch the eye are the pearl-like beads flowing across the entire necklace, whose gentle luster is enhanced by slightly different rounded forms for each bead, creating a naturally expressive character. Paired with a calm palette centered on ivory, it evokes the understated elegance characteristic of classic jewelry. Each pearl-like bead is carefully linked one by one by small gold-colored metal components, and with a subtle spacing between the beads, the soft luster of the pearls and the vibrant brilliance of the metal alternate in a delicately composed design.

In addition, the gold-colored metal components naturally shift angle in response to the movement of the beads, so even when worn along the neckline, they form a beautiful line. When draped as a long necklace over the chest, you can enjoy the graceful expression of pearls flowing lightly. And one of the most compelling features of this piece is the five round gold motifs positioned between the pearls—crafted into a three-dimensional form reminiscent of a classical rosette by layering finely detailed spiral-like decorations multiple times.

Furthermore, in the center, transparent round stones are set one by one, creating a beautiful contrast between the substantial gleam of the metal and the clear brilliance of the stones, adding a jewelry-like radiance to the pearls’ soft texture. Because these circular motifs are arranged with spacing throughout the necklace, they create striking accents within the elegant line of pearls, bringing rhythm and three-dimensional depth to this long necklace.

The clasp features a round gold component adorned with the COCOMARK symbolizing CHANEL. Surrounding it are finely detailed concentric circular decorations, which further highlight the central three-dimensional COCOMARK.

This is a piece positioned as a vintage from around 1990 to 1992. In addition to the CHANEL engraving and the COCOMARK on the oval brand plate, as well as the “MADE IN FRANCE” marking, the absence of specifications including the manufacturing year and season number aligns with the characteristics of brand engravings used during this period.
In the early 1990s, CHANEL was an era in which, under Karl Lagerfeld, the Maison developed iconic designs such as gold chains, pearls, and the COCOMARK into bold, dazzling fashion while inheriting the classic aesthetic cultivated over many years.
Among them, costume jewelry featuring pearls symbolizes the beauty sensibility proposed by Gabrielle Chanel—the idea of bringing individuality to one’s outfit by freely layering decorative pieces.
Gabrielle Chanel actively incorporated costume jewelry, including pearls, into her own styling as well, establishing as a key Maison identity this free sensibility of enjoying decorative pieces as one with clothing.
That aesthetic was carried forward into the Karl Lagerfeld era too, and styling that boldly layered pearls and gold chains became one of the expressions that symbolize CHANEL—bringing both celebratory radiance and a contemporary sensibility to classic elegance.

When wrapped twice to take advantage of its length, overlapping pearls naturally create volume at the neckline, and because the gold motifs are positioned differently, the result is an elegantly composed impression with a sense of refined decoration, enhanced by the gentle coloration of the pearls.
When worn draped longer, the continuous line of pearls forms a beautiful vertical silhouette, and with three-dimensional gold motifs appearing to float at the chest, it adds natural depth and poise even to simple outfits.

For styling, when incorporated by draping it long over an ensemble pairing a simple shirt or blouse with slacks, you can highlight the pearls’ graceful expression while enjoying refined elegance.
Also, pairing it with a tweed jacket or a no-collar jacket brings to mind the classic styling CHANEL has proposed for years, with the pearls’ soft luster and the gold motifs’ brilliance adding rich expression throughout the entire look.

Especially when worn with simple dresses or long skirts, wrapping it twice adds volume at the neckline, allowing you to enjoy a vibrant yet sophisticated styling where pearls and gold decorations take center stage. This is a piece that seamlessly integrates the beauty of pearls symbolizing the Maison, the three-dimensional decorative artistry created by delicate gold motifs, and the beauty of the clasp adorned with the COCOMARK—so you can fully experience CHANEL’s rich history and free beauty sensibility toward jewelry.
Be sure to take this opportunity.