From the Spring/Summer 2019 ‘Chanel by the Sea’ collection—Karl Lagerfeld’s final ready-to-wear runway—this necklace is one of the standout jewelry pieces emblematic of the season’s playful glamour. Designed as a long, plunging pendant, the necklace showcases oversized vertical letters spelling CHANEL, each letter framed in gold-tone metal and meticulously pavéd with clear rhinestones. The articulated construction allows the letters to move fluidly, catching light with every step.
The chain itself is crafted from textured gold-tone metal, echoing the house’s historic love of substantial, sculptural jewelry. A small CC charm finishes the chain near the clasp, and the piece is fully stamped B19 S, identifying it as part of the Spring-Summer 2019 accessories collection.
On the runway, the ‘Chanel by the Sea’ collection celebrated beach culture with elevated irreverence—crystal surfboards, sandy-footed models, and oversized branded jewelry. This necklace embodies that spirit: unapologetically bold, highly graphic, and rooted in the maison’s signature play between fashion and fantasy.
A coveted collector’s piece from the final chapter of Lagerfeld’s tenure, it’s both wearable art and a slice of Chanel history.
