CHANEL GOLD TONE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED CHOKER, RRP $1,750

Chanel Cruise 2017 'Cuba Cruise' Nameplate Choker Necklace, Gold-Tone Metal With Crystal Pavé And Star Detail (17C)
Overview
A Standout Collectible From One Of Karl Lagerfeld'S Most Culturally Significant Collections, This Nameplate Choker Was An Emblematic Piece From Chanel'S Cruise 2017 'Cuba Cruise' Runway Show — Staged In Havana In May 2016 As The First Major Luxury Fashion Presentation In The City Since The Cuban Revolution. The Design Features The Chanel House Wordmark Rendered In Crystal-Set Block Letters Within A Fully Crystal Pavé Rectangular Frame, With The Letter 'A' Replaced By A Five-Pointed Star, A Deliberate Reference To The Revolutionary Iconography Woven Through The Collection'S Narrative. Mounted Upon A Gold-Tone Anchor Link Chain With Lobster Clasp Closure And Signature Cc Charm Terminus, This Is A Documented Runway Design With Strong Archival And Collector Relevance.
Specifications

Model: Cruise 2017 Cuba Collection Nameplate Choker
Collection: Chanel Cruise 2017 ('Cuba Cruise'), Presented In Havana, May 2016
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Date Code: 17C
Materials: Gold-Tone Metal With Hand-Set Crystal Pavé And Crystal-Filled Letters
Centrepiece: Rectangular Nameplate Spelling Chanel With Star In Place Of 'A', Fully Crystal-Bordered
Chain: Gold-Tone Anchor Link
Closure: Lobster Clasp With Extension Chain And Signature Cc Charm Terminus
Country Of Origin: France
Original Retail: Aud 1,750

Condition Report
Presents In Exceptional Condition With An Internal Rating Of 9.8/10:

Nameplate: As New — All Crystals Fully Present, Bright, And Securely Set; Star Detail Intact
Chain: As New — Anchor Links Supple, Untangled, And Free Of Stretching Or Damage
Hardware: As New — Gold-Tone Metal Presents Bright And Lustrous; Clasp Operates Smoothly; Signature Cc Charm Intact
No Visible Signs Of Wear Or Oxidation

Included Accessories — Full Set

Original Chanel Jewellery Case
Original Chanel Box (Small Surface Scratch Consistent With Storage)
Original Chanel Receipt

Measurements
Approximately 36Cm Length, Adjustable To 39Cm
Collector Commentary
The Cruise 2017 'Cuba Cruise' Collection Stands Among The Most Narratively Rich And Visually Documented Presentations Of Karl Lagerfeld'S Tenure At Chanel — A Landmark Show Staged On Havana'S Paseo Del Prado That Drew Significant International Press And Instantly Cemented Its Pieces Within The Maison'S Collectible Archive. The Chanel Star Nameplate Was One Of The Most Photographed Costume Jewellery Pieces From The Runway, Worn By Models Throughout The Presentation. Original Examples In Essentially Store-Fresh Condition With Complete Original Presentation Including The Receipt Are Increasingly Difficult To Source On The Secondary Market. A Defined Collector Piece For Serious Chanel Jewellery Enthusiasts.

580161+6

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