Chanel necklaces

Famous for its embodiment of "French elegance," the House of Chanel creates luxury perfumes and clothing, but also jewelry. In 1932, the brand revolutionized the world of fine jewelry with its Bijoux de Diamants collection, inspired by stars and other celestial bodies.

Discover the Chanel necklaces available in the Castafiore catalogue, to add a sparkling and refined touch to your outfits.

Unique Chanel necklaces to shine brightly

While the House of Chanel is primarily known worldwide for its clothing and perfumes that evoke French elegance, its founder also designed jewelry and accessories that have become iconic. In 1924, Gabrielle Chanel opened her first costume jewelry workshop to complement her more understated outfits with sparkling embellishments. At that time, she used non-precious metals, such as glass, synthetic pearls, and gold-plated metal. Over time, she collaborated with other jewelry designers and eventually began using more precious materials, until 1932.

That year, Gabrielle Chanel caused a sensation with her "Bijoux de Diamants" collection, the first in the world to be entirely dedicated to this gemstone. Commissioned by the Diamond Corporation Limited, this series caused a scandal in the traditional world of fine jewelry, as Coco Chanel was, at that time, considered by the prestigious lapidaries of the era to be merely a "simple dressmaker." This collection included only sparkling pieces set with this precious stone, featuring brilliant necklaces, bracelets, and headpieces. One of the necklaces was shaped like a shooting star, delicately encircling the wearer's neck, while another mimicked an elegant bow. The designer also created a bracelet and a headpiece composed of diamond-set fringes.

Find your second-hand Chanel necklace at Castafiore

Since 2021, the Castafiore website has offered exceptional jewelry, sourced from exclusive retailers or private individuals, giving them a new life. Founded by two jewelry insiders, it features a wide selection of earrings, bracelets, brooches, rings, and necklaces designed by leading houses such as Chanel, Cartier, Chaumet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, and Hermès. Drawing on their extensive experience in the luxury sector, including stints at Drouot and Cartier, Anne Borde and Charlotte Rey leave no stone unturned and carefully select the pieces to add to the catalog. All pieces then undergo expert appraisal and authentication by the firm Sancy Expertise Paris.

Convinced that exceptional jewelry doesn't deserve to end up at the bottom of a drawer, the site's founders suggest making secondhand your first choice. This virtuous approach guarantees to limit waste and makes luxury goods more accessible to a wider audience.

Discover the selection of Chanel necklaces available at Castafiore, sparkling and ready to enjoy a second life around the neck of a new owner. Whether set with diamonds and depicting stars, like the original pieces from the 1932 collection, or featuring floral motifs and golden tones, the Chanel necklaces in our catalog will bring a touch of timeless elegance to your outfits for years to come.