Chanel CC Logo Faux Pearl Drop Earrings
Jewelry (Earrings) · Chanel S.A., the French luxury fashion house founded by Coco Chanel in 1910. Known for high-end costume jewelry design.
Pattern: Double C (CC) Interlocking Logo Collection, featuring the classic Maison emblem in a drop pearl format.
Type
Jewelry (Earrings)
Maker
Chanel S.A., the French luxury fashion house founded by Coco Chanel in 1910. Known for high-end costume jewelry design.
Material
Likely silver-tone plated steel, brass, or pot metal. Featuring resin-based faux glass pearls and simulated crystal (strass) accents. Note that Chanel costume jewelry typically contains no high-purity silver.
Dimensions
Standard earring length approximately 2.5-3.0 cm; pearl diameter approx 10-12 mm; weight approximately 5-8 grams per earring.
Description
A pair of sophisticated drop earrings featuring the iconic interlocking CC logo in a silver-tone finish. The logos are encrusted with small clear crystals and suspend large, cream-colored faux pearls, creating a timeless aesthetic synonymous with Chanel's high-fashion heritage.
Key Features
Interlocking CC motif; light-reflecting pavé strass; oversized faux pearls; signature wire-wrapped drop connection.
Material & Composition
Likely silver-tone plated steel, brass, or pot metal. Featuring resin-based faux glass pearls and simulated crystal (strass) accents. Note that Chanel costume jewelry typically contains no high-purity silver.
Finish & Decoration
Silver-tone ruthenium or rhodium-type finish; micro-pavé crystal setting on the front of the CC logos; smooth nacreous finish on the drop pearls.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Typically features a small oval authenticity plaque on the back of the CC logo or pearl cap with 'CHANEL', 'MADE IN FRANCE' or 'ITALY', and seasonal codes (e.g., A or V) indicating year and collection.
Construction Details
Machine-cast interlocking CC components; drop pearls attached via a wire-wrapped loop or eye-pin system; plastic disk clutch-back fasteners.
Functional Features
Pierced post-back enclosure with stabilizing plastic comfort disks to distribute weight of the drop pearls.
Handle & Grip Details
Silver-tone post backings for ear insertion; friction-based butterfly or disk clutch backs.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard costume jewelry assembly; evidence of wire-wrapping indicates a hand-finished assembly of mass-produced cast components.
Authentication Indicators
The wire wrapping and logo proportions are consistent with Chanel styles, though the lack of a visible authenticity stamp in the photo requires physical inspection to confirm genuine status vs. high-quality replica.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely France or Italy, where Chanel's specialized jewelry workshops (such as Desrues) utilize industrial casting and hand-assembly techniques.
Era & Period
Contemporary/Modern (Late 20th to Early 21st Century); popularized as part of the 'Classic' costume jewelry line originally championed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010s-2020s based on the crystal setting style and the yellowing patina of the resin pearls.
Cultural Significance
The CC logo remains one of the most recognized global symbols of luxury and status, representing the democratization of high-fashion accessories.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible darkening of the metal finish (tarnish or plating wear); noticeable yellowing and surface scuffing on the faux pearls; potential missing crystals in the logo pavé.
Value Estimate
$250 - $450 USD on the secondary market depending on authenticity confirmation and set completeness (box/pouch).
Care & Maintenance
Avoid contact with water, perfume, or hairspray as these damage the pearl coating and plating. Clean with a dry-only microfiber cloth. Store in a soft pouch away from sunlight.
Similar Pieces
Dior Tribales earrings (which use a double-pearl design) or vintage Miriam Haskell pearl jewelry which utilizes similar high-quality faux pearl techniques.
Interesting Facts
Coco Chanel was one of the first designers to make 'costume jewelry' socially acceptable for wealthy women, often mixing real pearls with high-quality imitations.