A BROOCH IS NOT A THING OF THE PAST

We understand that for many women wearing a brooch is a thing of the past, memories of your grandma or Madeleine Albright might scare you away from owning a brooch or pin. But do not be afraid. There are other ways to wear a brooch other than pinned on your lapel. Wear them to fasten your scarf, use it as a hair pin, or pile them up on your favorite chunky sweater. These amazing vintage pieces from Chanel would look striking together on a fitted wool dress or use the pin as a closure to a cardigan or low cut blouse. The Lacroix heart and cross should be fastened on your favorite hat and not only on Christmas!

-Eri 

Chanel brooch with gripoix stones in red and green, c. 1980's. 
Chanel brooch with gripoix stones in red and green, pearls and crystals, c. 1980's. 
Chanel pin with gripoix stones in red and blue, pearls and crystals, c.1980's SOLD
Christian Lacroix pin with cross and heart marked Christmas 1989. 

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BIG IS BEAUTIFUL

This year was all about the come back of big earrings. As seen on all major runways they came in many styles, from chandeliers at Balmain to Byzantine inspired at Dolce and Gabbana. but one house remains as the number one to-go-to for costume jewelry and especially big earrings; Chanel. These vintage chandelier earrings with pearls and Gripoix multicolor stones set on gold baroque style pendants, make it clear that when it comes to jewelry big is beautiful. 

-Eri 

Chanel chandelier earrings, c. 1970"s.  SOLD

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THE BLING RING

Coco Chanel famously declared that before you leave the house take one piece of jewelry off. She may have been right but the opposite works as well. If you pile up lots of pieces that you love, they will find harmony and make a statement. Play up your face this fall with oversized jewelry to bring the attention where it is needed. With collector pieces like these from Chanel to Eisenberg, you can never go wrong. 

-Eri 

Gripoix flower pin in purple and green glass stone, c.1980's. 

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL brooch with glass stones, c. 1980's. 

Chanel pin with Gripoix stones, 1993. 

Eisenberg peacock pin sterling silver with purple Swarovski stone, c.1940's. 

Eisenberg peacock pin sterling silver with blue Swarovski stone, c. 1940's. 

Karl Lagerfeld flower pin with pearl trim, c.1980's. 

Chanel charm belt, 1993. Length 29". 

Chanel chain and leather belt, c.1990's. Length 34". 

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BELTED WITH CHANEL

Belting an oversized tee or shirtdress is always a solution to create an effortless look. With a vintage Chanel belt like this one you can take a simple shirtdress and make a statement outfit. The beautifully colored glass stones are set on gold, and linked together by gold beads. The belt measures and will fit a size 0 to a 6. 

-Eri 

Chanel belt with multicolored glass stones and gold beads, c. 1980's. Measures 36 inches. SOLD

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COCO CAMEO

From Tom Binns to Dolce e Gabbana, from Miu Miu to the Princess Victoria of Sweden on her wedding day, everyone has been sporting cameos for a while now. Hand carved for centuries this Edwardian vintage trend is alive and well. This Chanel piece is Coco's cameo and is one to treasure.

-Eri 

Chanel cameo cuff,  c.1980's. Size Small.  SOLD

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KOOKOO FOR COCO

We are crazy for Chanel today and especially these new pieces we got in. They are big, bold and beautiful. There is never such a thing as understated accessories with Chanel custom jewelry. Pile it up over a black sweater with your hair down à la Marisa Berenson or wear them with your Isabel Marant linen tees and Givenchy gladiator sandals for a super cool "day in the city" look. No need for more convincing because we know our readers are kookoo for Coco just as much as we are.

-Eri 

Chanel orb necklace, c.1980's. Length 22 inches. SOLD
Chanel coin link choker, c.1980's. Length 18 inches.
Chanel pearls, cross and bell necklace, Fall 1994. Length 32 inches. SOLD
Chanel coin link necklace, c.1980's. Length 36 inches. SOLD
Chanel chain necklace with magnifying eye, c.1980's. Length 35 inches.


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CHANEL FEVER

We often do know what you need, and during these summer/vacation/travel months all you need is Chanel costume jewelry to spice up your beach attire or all the summer whites you have been sporting lately. Take a look, there is a pair for everyone at Decades!

-Eri

Chanel pearl earrings with crystal frame, c. 1980's. Diameter 1 1/4"
Chanel cutout circle drop earrings, c.1980's. Diameter 1 1/2"
Chanel gold, pearl and red Venetian glass, c.1980's. Diameter 1 1/4"

Chanel gold and pearl diamond shaped earrings, c. 1980's. 4" long.
Chanel cutout gold and single pearl drop earrings, c.1980's  3" long. 
Chanel gold, pearl and red beaded earrings, c.1980's. Diameter 1 1/2"

Chanel logo, Gripoix crystal diamond shaped drop earrings, c. 1980's.SOLD
Chanel gold button earrings, c.1980's. Diameter 1 1/4" SOLD
Chanel gold hoop textured earrings, c.1980's. Diameter 1 1/2" 

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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

As Karl Lagerfeld paid tribute to vintage Chanel in the last Couture show in Paris, we wanted to pay tribute to classic Chanel. Why change a good thing? When the essence of a piece of clothing or jewelry is there to last, it changes very little in regards to the date of production. Vintage Chanel remains always desirable and very modern. Worn with a simple white tee or piled on with a Chanel black suit, these pieces are, as Lagerfeld says, a renovation of the existing spirit of our time.

-Eri

Chanel necklace with CC logo, c.1980's. Length 32 inches.
Chanel necklace with hat and bag, c.1980's. Length 32 inches.
Chanel ring necklace, c.1980's. Length 18 inches.
Chanel necklace with magnifying glass and red rubies, c.1980's. Length 40 inches. 
Chanel mixed pearls necklace, 1980's. Length 40 inches.
Chanel chain and gripoix stone, 1980's. Length 40 inches.

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YOU NEVER GO WRONG WITH CHANEL

I am sure most of you have started their Christmas wish lists. Since Santa this Christmas will most likely be your other half, make sure to send him this link of these three beautiful Chanel necklaces from the late 70' to the mid 80's. You can never go wrong with Chanel! And if you have been good this year you might just get Chanel instead of coal.
-Eri











Chanel pearl necklace 18-inches in length, c.1970's.

Chanel medallion necklace 16-inches in length, c.1980's. SOLD

Chanel triple CC 17-inches in length, c. 1980's. SOLD

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Lobe Love

Show your ears how much you love them with Chanel. We have something for everyone in this post, from subtle to show stopper. The first pair are nice CC logo cut outs with substantial pearl drops framed by gold circles. Then a sophisticate pearl with a small CC logo drop, and finally a simple and elegant logo sunburst pair. With all three pairs you are ready for any occasion!

Chanel gold logo with substantial pearl drop, c.80's. Measures 3" x 1 1/2" SOLD

Chanel pearl earrings with gold logo drops, 1994. Measures 1" x 2" SOLD

Chanel gold logo starburst earrings, c.90's. Measures 1" x 1" SOLD

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