1994 Chanel Gold Brooch with Pearls and Green and Red Gripoix vintage_genny The reverse of the bodice

The reverse of the bodice is skillfully arranged so that the fabric crosses at the mid back and fastens at an angle with a series of dainty silk covered buttons to the left of the waistline

they have been left

adding to the grandeur of the piece

The brooch comes with the original YSL chunky double-strand gold-tone metal chain which it can be attached to (using a hook on the back of the brooch) so that it forms a necklace

75"NOTES ON DESIGNER:Joseff Of Hollywood was extolled for his high quality costume jewellery during the 1930s and 1940s and often provided pieces for Hollywood epics and for its stars during this era

1994 Chanel Gold Brooch with Pearls and Green and Red Gripoix vintage_genny The reverse of the bodiceThis incredibly detailed, lavishly embellished Chanel brooch is from the Fall 1994 collection where the models were bedecked in jewellery made by the Gripoix atelier in France for Chanel. Taking the form of a lucky four leaf clover, it is crafted from a gold plated base metal and detailed with green and red Gripoix glass paste cabochons alongside mother of pearl cabochons. The metal is intricately detailed with floral patterns and engraved to form zig