“Lara” Antique Chanel Nautical Button Pendant

It’s not just a button, it’s an antique!

At the heart of this piece lies a rare and remarkable antique Chanel button from the early 1930s.  An era when elegance was not just an aspiration, but a lifestyle. This particular button once adorned a tailored Chanel nautical navy and white blazer.

The refinement of its previous owner.

Imagine the woman who wore this blazer, stepping aboard a polished wooden yacht moored off the coast of Saint-Tropez, her heels clicking softly on the deck. She’s dressed immaculately, the breeze catching the hem of her pleated skirt, her blazer perfectly fitted, its brass buttons gleaming in the sun. She’s not new to the Riviera. She summers here. She lunches at Hôtel Belles Rives, hosts cocktail soirées at her villa, and sails most mornings, salt air brushing against pearls at her throat.

Choosing Chanel was never by chance.

A woman of such wealth and refinement didn’t choose Chanel by accident. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel had, by the 1920s, redefined elegance, introducing nautical inspired fashion that blurred the line between leisure and luxury. This button is a shining example of that legacy: a soft brushed brass piece in the shape of a ship’s wheel, stamped CHANEL PARIS, and undoubtedly chosen to reflect both a love of boating and impeccable taste.

How I’ve crafted a setting for this timeless piece of fashion history.

To honour its story, I’ve hand crafted a custom bail from textured brass, designed to echo the golden hue of the button and tie the piece together with warm, tactile charm. That same hammered texture continues throughout the silver setting, giving the pendant an artisanal edge that’s as at home with a classic gold or silver chain, as it is with a string of pearls.

Can you relate?

Can you feel her presence in it? Her freedom, her flair, and her command of fashion? Do you share her love for nautical style? Are you a boating enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates elegance with a story? This is the first Chanel nautical button I’ve ever found. It’s not just rare, it’s unforgettable.

Investing in a Porsha Bella Jewellery piece, means sustainable luxury that’s completely guilt free.  Doing your bit for Mother Nature, shouldn’t mean you have to compromise style or opulence.

Your jewellery journey begins with a piece of hand crafted wearable history, by Porsha Bella Jewellery.

*This creation is a stand alone pendant.  Any chains, pearls or ribbon used in the images are purely for advertising purposes.

Now for the legal stuff:-

Important Information

Please note, all buttons used in my creations are antique, vintage, or second hand, and will naturally show signs of their previous lives.  Such as gentle surface marks, tiny dents, enamel wear, or soft tarnishing.
Each button is carefully tested and securely set, but as these treasures can be well over a century old, they remain delicate and should be treated with the same care as any fine antique.

While the jewellery itself is professionally handcrafted from solid precious metals using traditional goldsmith techniques, designed to last a lifetime, the historic buttons, pearls, and crystals within these designs are inherently more fragile. Their age and patina are what make them so special.
To preserve your piece, please avoid exposing it to harsh chemicals, perfume, or impact. Treat it gently, and it will bring you many years of beauty and admiration.

As each piece is entirely handmade and one of a kind, I’m unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or replacements for changes of mind, or for age related wear such as button cracking, crystal or pearl loss, or plating lift that may occur over time.

If you ever have concerns about caring for your jewellery, please don’t hesitate to contact me for personalised advice.

Designer buttons have no affiliation with the original fashion houses. I take great care to ensure all branded buttons are genuine and sourced from reputable second hand suppliers & fashion historians.  Porsha Bella designer button jewellery is not sold on behalf of, or in connection with, any brand.

Your purchases are shipped via La Poste France using international tracking.
Please note, shipments are not insured against loss or damage unless requested. By completing your purchase, you agree to uninsurable shipping.
If you would prefer insured shipping, please contact me before checkout for a personalised quote.