Chanel Comète Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace

Chanel Comète Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace

Chanel’s Comète jewelry collection is an ode to the beauty and mystery of the cosmos, inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s fascination with the stars and celestial bodies. The collection features diamonds, white and yellow gold, and sapphires, designed to capture the brilliance and movement of comets and shooting stars.

Gabrielle Chanel had a deep love for celestial symbols, particularly stars and comets. In 1932, during the Great Depression, she released her first and only high jewelry collection, “Bijoux de Diamants”, which revolutionized the world of jewelry design. The collection featured bold, asymmetrical designs of shooting stars, crescent moons, and comets, breaking away from the traditional, rigid styles of the time. Chanel famously said:
“I wanted to cover women in constellations.”

The comet motif was particularly significant because it represented movement, freedom, and modernity—values that were at the heart of Chanel’s philosophy.

Chanel continues to reinterpret the Comète motif in its high jewelry and fine jewelry collections, keeping the essence of 1932 alive. The designs often feature:

• Star-like diamonds set in fluid, organic patterns.
• Cascading comet tails that wrap elegantly around the wrist, neck, or fingers.
• White and yellow gold that mimics the shimmering light of celestial bodies.

One of the standout pieces from recent collections is the Comète des Merveilles necklace, featuring an intricate constellation of diamonds designed to look like a comet streaking across the sky.

The Comète collection remains a signature of Chanel’s high jewelry, symbolizing freedom, movement, and the eternal beauty of the cosmos. Just like a shooting star, Chanel’s designs continue to dazzle, capturing the magic and brilliance of the universe.

Chanel Comète Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace Specification:

• Brand: Chanel
• Model: Charm
• Category: Necklaces
• Condition: Excellent
• Material: 18k white gold
• Size: 45 mm
• Serial Number: 117235
• Auriks reference number: chan2
• Packaging: Chanel pouch
• Paperwork: Chanel certificate

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