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Chanel Camellia: The story of an emblematic flower
At the heart of the Chanel universe, the camellia stands out as a fervent symbol of beauty and femininity. This emblematic flower, adored by Gabrielle Chanel, transcends time and embodies the very essence of luxury and elegance. In the Chanel jewelleryThe camellia is constantly reinventing itself, offering high jewellery pieces that captivate with their refined design and timeless sophistication. Discover how this flower has become an inseparable symbol of the House of Chanel, and how it has become an essential part of the Chanel collection. immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the camellia Chanel.
The origins of Camellia Chanel
The camellia appeared in the history of Chanel in 1920sCoco Chanel adopted it for its simplicity. Fascinated by this flower with no perfume or thorns, she considered it a symbol of purityShe believed that the natural scent of flowers should not interfere with the perfume a woman wears. For her, the camellia represented elegance without artificequalities that she aspired to reflect in her creations.
The camellia was also inspired by Alexandre Dumas fils's story "La Dame aux Camélias", which Coco Chanel particularly loved. This flower has become a recurring motif in the house's creations, adorning clothes, accessories and, of course, jewellery.
The Evolution of Camellia Chanel
This passion for camellias first manifested itself in accessories. Coco Chanel often wore camellias in fabricThese were used as brooches or ornaments on garments, hats and accessories. The flower quickly became the central element of her style, as well as the focus of her work. a historic signature of the brand.
At the presentation of its first haute joaillerie collection in 1932Coco Chanel included the camellia as one of the main motifs in her "Bijoux de Diamants" collection. This revolutionary collection, which featured feather, comet and camellia motifs, presented jewellery in the shape of the camellia, using diamonds to capture the beauty and elegance of the flower. This collection marked the beginning of the use of camellia in luxury jewellery.
The camellia then evolved into several emblematic collections. While the Camélia Ajouré opts for a contemporary design with openwork motifs reminiscent of the delicacy of camellia petals, the Camellia bud features camellias reinterpreted as buttons and clasps.
L'Éclat du Camélia Chanel
A true emblem of the House, the camellia is appreciated by fine jewellery lovers the world over. Jewellery inspired by this flower is worn by celebrities, collectors and fashion enthusiasts, consolidating the reputation of Chanel as a leader in luxury jewellery.
Le camellia Chanel is much more than a simple floral motif; it is a a symbol rich in history and meaning. It is the perfect embodiment of elegance, simplicity and timelessness, values that Chanel holds dear.
Discover our exclusive selection of second hand jewellery camellia Chanel available for sale. Each piece captures the beauty of this iconic flower. They all have their own story to tell and are ready to start a new chapter. Treat yourself to a piece from this iconic collection and let yourself be enchanted by the timeless charm of the Chanel camellia while supporting the enduring value of the iconic second-hand jewellery.
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Camélia Chanel ring, T48
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Camélia MM Chanel ring, T50
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