Chanel 101: Fashion Jewelry

Chanel costume jewelry – from earrings that boldly spell out C-H-A-N-E-L to brooches that boast the recognizable double-C motif – are all the rage right now. But how did the French fashion house get started in this particular category? Let’s go back in time and look at how Gabrielle Coco Chanel and her successors changed the world of jewelry with some of the most memorable costume pieces.