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CHANEL Joaillerie

CHANEL Joaillerie

 Paris

The black, the white, the pearls… some things are better left unchanged. As The CoveTour de France approaches the finish line, it seems fitting to end our CHANEL-a-thon at 18 Place Vendôme, the lavish space of CHANEL Joaillerie. It’s a majestic place that culminates all the elements of Coco Chanel’s legacy at retail level. Opened in '97 and re-designed by the one-and-only Peter Marino a decade later, it’s blooming with Coco’s camellia flower, sparkling with crystals and a custom chandelier, glistening with golden wheat, adorned with animal artifacts and luxed out with lacquered surfaces. Sound familiar? Every inch of CHANEL Joaillerie is a nod to Coco and her infamous abode at 31 Rue Cambon, which is a mere step from the store.
There’s that certain je ne sais quoi—that “inescapable air of Coco,” as we call it—which overwhelms you as you walk from her apartment to her private residence at The Ritz to the Joallerie at the Place Vendôme. We got those very same chills we felt when we toured her apartment; the intimate touches of Coco recreate an inexplicable moment of magic, which perfectly captures the spirit and essence of CHANEL’s legacy. It’s an allure that continued to leave us breathless.
The Joaillerie is an enchanting place, which dedicates itself to preserving the traditions of CHANEL and the classics Coco created. Staying true to the iconic black-and-white aesthetic, it’s filled with fresh takes on Coco’s staples, embracing her innovative philosophies with an updated twist. Coco was all about functional and fashionable – an attitude the masters at Massaro have embraced whole-heartedly, as well. Never one for a clasp, the modern-day take on Coco’s signature pearl necklaces and bracelets allows for a playful rendition of a convertible classic. And you know we had to ask the million-dollar question: Where did this obsession with pearls come from? Legend has it, Coco loved the contrast of pearls against tanned skin and their ability to light up a women's face, making her teeth whiter and eye's twinkle. Also, she strongly believed that there was nothing like the “easy beauty” of white pearls on a black dress. (To which we say, amen!) As for the rest of the pieces, there was an interconnectedness of ideas, which transcended time and trends. The Premiere watch, which debuted back in the '80s has an octagonal face that was inspired by the shape of the Place Vendôme and the cap of the CHANEL N°5 perfume. Iconic pieces like the Premiere and J12 watch exemplify everything we love about CHANEL – a legendary brand, which defines luxury and lasting power.

This is an interesting piece. It's one long strand of white gold, pearls and black diamonds with white diamonds on the side. It's just like Madamoiselle Chanel liked her jewels to be: transformable. You can wear it as a necklace two times around (close around your neck or as a longer piece), you can wear it as a bracelet or even a belt on a black dress would be wonderful. It's completely transformable. Very modern, no clasp and no structure that closes off the jewels.

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Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

You can wear this watch as a bracelet. It’s on black satin and when you open it up you have a watch. It is discreet, but functional and what Gabrielle Chanel intended to do. You also have the unfolding buckle, just like the J12s. It's very easy to wear but at the same time very sophisticated and very feminine.

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Watch, CHANEL Jewelry

This breathtaking chandelier by French artist François Pascal hangs in the middle of the store. It’s use of crystals is a nod to Coco Chanel and its importance to her. Remember the custom, crystal chandelier in Coco's apartment? When Peter Marino renovated the store in 1997, the goal was for the interior to be a reflection of Coco's apartment at 31 Rue Cambon.

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Coco always wanted to bring to women a sensation that they were free to wear their jewelry whenever they want, which was very daring at the time. She had two different types of jewelry: day jewelry and night jewelry. She was basically saying, 'It is absolutely normal to wear diamonds in daylight. It is not reserved for the evening.'

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Bracelet, CHANEL Jewelry

In true Coco form, we would wear this necklace backwards and have the bow dripping down our backs.

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Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

The Contraste collection is a new take on combinations. But we modernize all this and create really new, daring pieces. The general theme is the contrast between colours (dark and light), materials (shiny and matte stones) and designs (size of the stones).

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Ring, CHANEL Jewelry

This is a J12 29mm, which is the latest diameter launched. This time, it is entirely set with round cut diamonds. It keeps the classic codes of the J12, but it becomes a real jewelry watch. Editors Note: Shout out to our boy Jay-Z!

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Watch, CHANEL Jewelry

Note the golden wheat from Coco's apartment? These earrings have it all. They incorporate the floral motif, contrasting cuts and sets of diamonds and, of course, the pearl.

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Earrings, CHANEL Jewelry

The “Triple Row”. If it’s nice, buy it…thrice!?!?

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These earrings remind us of the crystal chandelier we saw in Coco’s apartment.

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Earrings, CHANEL Jewelry

Coco believed in liberating women. She loved to break-up matching sets and wanted women to wear their jewelry in their hair and down their backs.

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Necklaces, CHANEL Jewelry

This piece is from the Contraste collection. Coco believed there was nothing like the 'easy beauty' of white pearls on a black dress.

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Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

These pieces are from the Camellia Brode collection. From Coco's apartment to current collections, we love how the Camellia is still present throughout CHANEL.

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Rings, CHANEL Jewelry

White gold and diamonds. We could get used to this…

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Jewelry, CHANEL Jewelry

Gabrielle Chanel thought a black dress and pearls were the perfect outfit. The pearls, as she described them, lit up women’s faces and gave them an easy sense of beauty.

Read More

Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

CHANEL always tried to have the back of the piece be as beautiful as the front because that’s how you enlighten each stone. It is also for the owner to see and know, which echoes Coco’s philosophy about luxury being hidden on the inside.

Read More

Bracelet, CHANEL Jewelry

One of the main pieces of the Contraste collection is the brooch. Here, you can really see the contrasts between the opaque and the very shiny, between the different stones and the contrast of materials. It is one of the masterpieces.

Read More

Brooch, CHANEL Jewelry

The very first watch that was made by CHANEL was the ‘Premiere.’ It is a nod to Place Vendôme, as it has the same octagonal shape, which is also the shape of the top of the CHANEL No.5 Fragrance.

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Watch, CHANEL Jewelry

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This is an interesting piece. It's one long strand of white gold, pearls and black diamonds with white diamonds on the side. It's just like Madamoiselle Chanel liked her jewels to be: transformable. You can wear it as a necklace two times around (close around your neck or as a longer piece), you can wear it as a bracelet or even a belt on a black dress would be wonderful. It's completely transformable. Very modern, no clasp and no structure that closes off the jewels. Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

You can wear this watch as a bracelet. It’s on black satin and when you open it up you have a watch. It is discreet, but functional and what Gabrielle Chanel intended to do. You also have the unfolding buckle, just like the J12s. It's very easy to wear but at the same time very sophisticated and very feminine. Watch, CHANEL Jewelry

This breathtaking chandelier by French artist François Pascal hangs in the middle of the store. It’s use of crystals is a nod to Coco Chanel and its importance to her. Remember the custom, crystal chandelier in Coco's apartment? When Peter Marino renovated the store in 1997, the goal was for the interior to be a reflection of Coco's apartment at 31 Rue Cambon.

Coco always wanted to bring to women a sensation that they were free to wear their jewelry whenever they want, which was very daring at the time. She had two different types of jewelry: day jewelry and night jewelry. She was basically saying, 'It is absolutely normal to wear diamonds in daylight. It is not reserved for the evening.' Bracelet, CHANEL Jewelry

In true Coco form, we would wear this necklace backwards and have the bow dripping down our backs. Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

The Contraste collection is a new take on combinations. But we modernize all this and create really new, daring pieces. The general theme is the contrast between colours (dark and light), materials (shiny and matte stones) and designs (size of the stones). Ring, CHANEL Jewelry

This is a J12 29mm, which is the latest diameter launched. This time, it is entirely set with round cut diamonds. It keeps the classic codes of the J12, but it becomes a real jewelry watch. Editors Note: Shout out to our boy Jay-Z! Watch, CHANEL Jewelry

Note the golden wheat from Coco's apartment? These earrings have it all. They incorporate the floral motif, contrasting cuts and sets of diamonds and, of course, the pearl. Earrings, CHANEL Jewelry

The “Triple Row”. If it’s nice, buy it…thrice!?!?

These earrings remind us of the crystal chandelier we saw in Coco’s apartment. Earrings, CHANEL Jewelry

Coco believed in liberating women. She loved to break-up matching sets and wanted women to wear their jewelry in their hair and down their backs. Necklaces, CHANEL Jewelry

This piece is from the Contraste collection. Coco believed there was nothing like the 'easy beauty' of white pearls on a black dress. Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

These pieces are from the Camellia Brode collection. From Coco's apartment to current collections, we love how the Camellia is still present throughout CHANEL. Rings, CHANEL Jewelry

White gold and diamonds. We could get used to this… Jewelry, CHANEL Jewelry

Gabrielle Chanel thought a black dress and pearls were the perfect outfit. The pearls, as she described them, lit up women’s faces and gave them an easy sense of beauty. Necklace, CHANEL Jewelry

CHANEL always tried to have the back of the piece be as beautiful as the front because that’s how you enlighten each stone. It is also for the owner to see and know, which echoes Coco’s philosophy about luxury being hidden on the inside. Bracelet, CHANEL Jewelry

One of the main pieces of the Contraste collection is the brooch. Here, you can really see the contrasts between the opaque and the very shiny, between the different stones and the contrast of materials. It is one of the masterpieces. Brooch, CHANEL Jewelry

The very first watch that was made by CHANEL was the ‘Premiere.’ It is a nod to Place Vendôme, as it has the same octagonal shape, which is also the shape of the top of the CHANEL No.5 Fragrance. Watch, CHANEL Jewelry