“Ayla” Vintage Chanel Pearl Brooch Pendant

When Coco Chanel opened her iconic store in 1954 on the Rue Cambon, it was already well established that Madame Chanel loved pearls and all pearl jewellery.  

She had an idea that all the couture on display in the store, be draped in Chanel costume jewellery.  Of course pearls featured very heavily in the Chanel costume jewellery line.

This pendant is from the early 1960’s and was originally a Chanel brooch.  Imagine if this was one of those costume pieces in the store at that time….how amazing would that be!

As I’ve mentioned before, I have two reliable sources for my vintage designer buttons, tags and zipper pulls.  I was recently sent this from the Parisian gentleman who has an incredibly extensive collection of all things designer.  Some items are not for sale, but he often sends me emails with different things he thinks I might be interested in.

He went to the Paris designer auctions and he managed to find some of these vintage brooches, but somewhere along the line, the brooch pins had been broken.  We’ve been working together now for several years, so he knows what I like and what I can do with vintage designer things, so as soon as he won the bid for some of the brooches, he contacted me immediately.  He only had to say “Chanel pearl brooch” and I said “yes!  I’ll take it”

I love the substantial size of this brooch, it makes such a great pendant.

Completely hand crafted in solid sterling silver, with a large, chunky sterling silver bail, that may even allow you to string this onto your pearls.   The brooch was originally a gold/rose toned brooch, so you could wear it with either a silver chain or a gold chain or even a velvet choker.

If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine vintage Chanel brooch, now you can.

I can really see this adding the perfect touch to your LBD,  jeans and a sweater or jacket.  It’s such a gorgeous statement piece of jewellery, plus it comes with this lovely history and such a beautiful transformation.

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

*You are purchasing the pendant only.  Chains shown are purely for advertising and are not for sale.

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.