Chanel
Cultured Pearl and Diamond Cuff, 'Matelassé'
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November 28, 03:31 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as openwork lattice of Akoya cultured pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds.
- Inner circumference approximately 160mm
- Signed Chanel, numbered, maker's mark
- French assay mark
- Gross weight 318.5 grams
Coco Chanel entered the world of jewellery in the 1930s, a time when fine jewellery was defined by opulence and excess. Chanel introduced a new vision of luxury, mirroring the blend of refinement and freedom that runs so strongly through her fashion design. She famously paired precious gems with costume materials, to create pieces that were bold yet wearable, and expressive of modern femininity - a heritage which Chanel has continued to champion, well demonstrated in this piece.
Matelassé comes the French verb matelasser, meaning to quilt, a design which was first introduced in the iconic 2.55 Chanel handbag in 1955. Very successfully emulated here in diamonds and pearls, the high lustre of the pearls contrasts wonderfully with the interwoven diamonds.
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