Chanel Camellia: a great classic of the House’s jewelry
Tradition and modernity are the values that the great historic jewelry houses try to mix. Among the classics of the house, Camélia de Chanel certainly figures prominently. These creations were born in the 1930s from the inspiration of Coco Chanel. But today, the camellia flower remains an important theme for the jeweler.
Chanel Camellia Jewelry: Features in 2 Words
The camellia flower, with its geometric patterns , is particularly suitable for jewelry use. It can sometimes give very feminine jewelry with floral inspiration. Sometimes inspire more abstract pieces. This flower is so omnipresent at Chanel that there are collections of fine and high jewelry Camélia jewelry.
In the 1920s, Coco Chanel developed a passion for camellias. The story goes that it was the bouquet given to her by Arthur Capel that sparked love at first sight. Although other sources suggest that it began in her childhood.
This curious flower, without perfume, without thorns, of great symmetrical perfection , was frowned upon because of its androgynous character. Characteristics which had the gift of piquing the interest of Coco Chanel, and her search for provocation.
However, it was in 1933 that this flower was invited into the Chanel fashion collections. And the first Chanel Camélia jewel was a transparent glass necklace made by the Gripoix workshops in 1938.
Camelia Jewelry: from rings to bracelets, necklaces and watches
In the 21st century, Chanel's Camélia collection offers a wide variety of jewelry. In 18-carat white gold, pink gold or yellow gold, it is composed of necklaces, Chanel diamond earrings, bracelets, rings and even jewelry watches. For example:
- Bouton de Camélia watch in white gold, diamond and pearls
- Chanel Extrait de Camélia: 18K yellow gold ring with a central diamond, bracelet or earrings
- Les Infinis de Camélia necklace : long transformable necklace in 18-carat rose gold and diamonds
- Camellia Buttons : Chanel necklace with pendant, earrings and rings in pink, yellow or white gold, and with diamond
- Precious Camellia Ring
You can find an antique or second-hand Chanel Camélia brooch, but this type of jewelry is currently not available in the collection.
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Miller: the best place in Paris to buy second-hand Chanel jewelry
Fil de Camélia necklace, Matelassée ring, J12 watch, Ultra ring… Here are some examples of second-hand Chanel Camélia pieces that we have recently sold. Discover our entire current offer of antique and second-hand Chanel jewelry here. Does something tempt you? You can buy it online, or register an option to block the jewel until inspection in store.
