CHARMING CHANEL

This will be one of our last blog entrees of 2007. We feel the beginning of a tear forming, but we promise to be strong. Besides, we have a LOT of work to do in January and plan to blog away and keep our clients from all the far corners of Mother Earth satiated with the tastiest vintage couture and accouterments from the Twentieth Century.

Here are some great Chanel vintage 80s/early 1990s "charming" options that will never go out of style, always be collectible, and probably be on your nightstand every night since these are the type of jewels that one wears EVERY day!


Chanel Collection 23 double ring wide charm bracelet with dangling coins SOLD
Chanel 80s logo necklace with running horse charm. SOLD
Chanel Collection 26 woven leather cuff with tight link woven leather trim on both sides. SOLD
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Yummy Christmas Candy!

Decades knows that at this time of year, with all the holiday parties and festive events, you're surrounded with sweet treats and delectable delights at every turn. Now, we're giving you some treats that go right to your ears--and not your arse! The first two sets come from Chanel and feature classic pearl drops paired with the house's iconic CC logo. Vrba delivers the next two beauties: large, decadent coronation earrings in ruby red and bubblegum pink. Last but certainly not least are some sparkly globe earrings in delicious, yummy sprinkle crystals!

Chanel Gold CC Earrings with Pearl Drops, c. 1980s. SOLD!! Chanel Pearl Drop Earrings with Gold Casing and CC Logo, c. 1980s SOLD

Now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680

Anonymous Chanel-inspired Long Gold Filigree Globes and Pearl Drop Earrings, c. 1980s. SOLD!

Vrba Bubblegum Gem Drop and Pearl Ornamental Earrings, c. 1980s. SOLD!


Vrba Ruby Red Gem Drop and Pearl Ornamental Earrings, c. 1980s. SOLD

Anonymous Gold Globe Bubble Earrings in Vibrant Colorful Crystals, c. 1980s SOLD

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Chanel For the Holidays, Part 9

You holiday shoppers are getting right down to the wire--as of today, there is only one week until Christmas Eve! Well, we've promised you mountains of finery from Hermès, Chanel, Leiber, and more, and we weren't kidding. Listed below are three breathtaking necklaces from Chanel, with more on the way! We are able to ship all the way up until Saturday, December 22nd.

Chanel Spectacular Gold and Pearl Double-Strand Necklace with Sacramental Medallion, c. late 1980s

Now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680

Chanel Gold Chain Necklace with Gripoix Blown-Glass Floral Ornament, c. late 1980s SOLD

Chanel Gold Chain Necklace with Crystal Monocle, c. 1980s. SOLD

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CHANEL A FRAME

We are getting emails and phone calls a plenty as the Holiday Season gets into a frenzy of gift buying and giving. One thing on EVERYONE's list this year seems to be an 80s or early 90s vintage Chanel purse. Here is a groovy A-frame shaped caviar quilted leather Chanel purse with short, yet oversize, leather and link chain straps. The tote has an internal zipper compartment on one size and a slit on the other side. It does not have zipper closure at the top of the bag, so when you carry it, the natural shape of the bag keeps the top together. Caviar leather is pretty scratch resistant so it's a very reliable bag for unreliable situations!

Chanel early 90s A Frame caviar quilted open tote 13" x 6 1/2" by 9 3/4" (high) SOLD

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Deck The Halls with Bottles of Perfume!

This week, the Decades family set up our Christmas tree--and it's taking commodity fetishism far beyond the brink of good taste (yes, that is a glowing CC logo atop the holiday bush...). But no matter: you have come here for jewelry, not trees!


Frankinscence and Myrrh, while once among the more fashionable of Christmas presents, have fallen by the wayside in recent years to something more universally appreciable: gold. That's why a great necklace or cuff from Chanel, like the ones seen below, are guaranteed to elicit squeels of glee from the recipient.

Chanel Gold Chain Necklace with Embossed Cross Medallions, c. 1980s.

Chanel Pearl Strand Necklace with Gold Shamrock Charms, c. 1980s.SOLD

Chanel Spectacular Gold Cuff with Crystal, Glass, and Pearl Stone Detail Set About an Enormous Logo Coin, c. 1980s.

Now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680

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Chanel Chrismukkah Bonanza!

When Bing Crosby famously croons the holiday classic "I'll Be Home For Christmas," he asks for a few things: "Please have snow, and mistletoe, and presents under the tree." Unfortunately for Mrs. Crosby, Bing forgot to mention one thing--tons and tons of Chanel! That's why Decades is bringing you boatloads of accessories this holiday season, in festive colors to boot. Maybe a snow white disco purse for that lady in your life, or a sequined daypurse in iridescent pink? These and many more options await you!

Chanel White Leather Disco Purse with Gold Chain Strap, c. 1980s. Measures 5½" by 5" by 1". SOLD

Chanel Iridescent Pink Sequin Purse with Leather & Gold Chain Strap, c. 1980s. Measures 10" by 6½" by 1½".SOLD

Chanel Quilted Pink Satin Purse with Gold CC Closure and Strap, c. 1980s. Measures 7½" by 5" by 3". Now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680.

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More Chanel for the Holidays!

Happy Hanukkah, everyone! If you're already running low on presents for the feast, might we suggest you call your favorite vintage couture boutique? We've got plenty of gifts from every girl's favorite--Chanel. Below, a bevy of belts for that biker babe in your life...

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, c. late 1980s. SOLD

Chanel Gold Chain Belt with Engraved Logo Buckle, c. late 1980s.

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, Buckle, and Long Medallions, c. late 1980s. Sized 80cm / 32". SOLD

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Three Tiered Swag and Medallions, c. late 1980s. SOLD

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Carry It All In Style!

What's better than something shiny and new this Christmas? How about something shiny and vintage, like this timeless Chanel quilted leather tote in yummy chocolate? It's large enough to carry all of your other holiday loot in style!

Chanel Chocolate Quilted Tote Bag with Gold Chain and Leather Handles, c. 1980s. Measures 17" by 13" by 4". SOLD

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Trick or Treat!

On this sunny Southern California Halloween day, Decades is going trick-or-treating with you! But something's missing from you costume... is it a little glitter on your ear, or a colorful cuff on your wrist? It's hard to go wrong with this assortment of new pieces from Chanel, Satellite, Iradj Moini, and our favorite designer of all--anonyme!


Iradj Moini Grape Heart Brooch with Crystal Bands, c. 1980s. SOLD!

Anonymous Black Sequin Circular Earrings, c. 1980s. SOLD



Anonymous Ocean Blue Enamel Bell Earrings with Gold Studs, c. 1980s.SOLD



Satellite Gold Paillette Earrings with Splases of Rust, Jade, and Sapphire, c. 1980s. SOLD



Satellite Gold Paillette Flower Bracelet with Splases of Rust, Jade, and Sapphire, c. 1980s.




Chanel Unsigned Runway Sample Cuffs in Metallic Fuchsia Lambskin with Gold Hardware, c. 1990s. SOLD

Chanel Lucite and Gold Charm Bubble Cuff, c. 1980s. SOLD

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HERMES and CHANEL Megapost!!

THIS JUST IN--Decades delivers a one-two fashion knockout with bags from Chanel and Hermès! Check out our assortment of Kelly bags (one in gold leather and one in sapphire ostrich), an Haut au Courrois, a superb lizard Constance, and two fabulous Chanel shoulder bags. One thing is guaranteed: these bags will sell out!

ALL these bags are in exceptional pre-owned condition. These bags were so delicately cared for, that the previous owner wore gloves when handling the bags at home, like a piece of fine art. They were all ALWAYS stored in their dust covers. Furthermore, the dust covered bags were then covered in a water-repellent bag to further protect the precious bags and keep the dust covers from getting...well, dusty! This is about as good as it gets and many of these bags are simply impossible to procure from Hermes, some of the leathers are no longer used, and the colors are sublime. Act fast...

Hermès 32cm Gold Leather Kelly with Gold Hardware and Shoulder Strap, 1992. SOLD

Hermès 32cm Midnight Blue Ostrich Kelly with Gold Hardware and Shoulder Strap, 1992. SOLD

Hermès 32cm Chocolate Haut a Courrois in Courchevel Leather with Gold Hardware, 1991. SOLD

Hermès Emerald Lizard Constance Bag with Gold Hardware, 1991. Measures 9" by 7" by 2½". SOLD

Chanel Chocolate Caviar Leather Bag with Logo Zipper and Chain Shoulder Straps, c. 1980s. Measures 12" by 9½" by 4½". SOLD

Chanel Oversized Black Quilted Leather Tote with Chain Shoulder Straps, c. 1980s. Measures 15" by 15" by 4". SOLD

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