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CHANEL 2011 Métier d'Arts* Necklace Collier BYZANCE
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So rare & stunning, this fabulous necklace is a must have addition to any Chanel lover's collection!

Inspired by the Empress Theodora and the lost culture of Byzantium is this collar from the 2011 Pre fall Paris-Byzance collection.

Karl Lagerfeld's reference came via Coco's Byzantine-inspired Gripoix jewelry, which is instantly recognizable even today. Features: 

  • Dramatic dangles of violet Gripoix in tear-drop form create a fringe
  • Detailed filigree work
  • Large square cabochons
  • Eleven filigreed gold tone squares linked together for a smooth finish
  • Small faux pearls with tiny glass beads hang from the gold tone squares
  • Total length: adjustable 16"-19.75"
    • Largest pendant: 2" diameter 
    • Center measure 4.5" long (with pendant and hanging pearl and gripoix all together) 
  • Comes in original Chanel box

Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, became an important centre in the production of sumptuous jewellery. Skilled craftspeople used new techniques and imported gemstones to create luxury items which were coveted far and wide. This necklace show cases the Byzantine design.

*The Métier d'Arts show is about flexing the muscles of the artisans that the label has gathered under its umbrella. Métiers d’art are a constantly reinvented tradition that combines exacting standards with bold innovation. They are a constellation of workshops offering exceptional craft skills

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