CHANEL ULTRA RARE HAUTE COUTURE GRIPOIX 1970'S MALTESE CROSS NECKLACE

This once in a lifetime extraordinary piece is a true collectors item. Originally from the 1970's created with Gripoix and every vintage detail you would expect from an intricate, hand made piece from Chanel. Lagerfeld reinvented this necklace for the 1992 Haute Couture show which is widely considered one of the most prolific moments of his career. The runway pictures here feature models wearing it in various colors, but this is the original 1970's necklace. All accents are done in gold metal and the poured glass square colors include an opaque pink and sea glass green. The Maltese style cross repeats the colors and hangs from a rectangle shaped stone. Hook and eye for closure. Excellent very vintage condition. Chain measures 19 inches long and pendant drop is 3 and 1/2 inches long by 2 inches wide. Signed and undated.