Description
A pair of peridot and sapphire flower head earrings by Chanel, the heart shaped peridots and pear shaped sapphires are set in 18ct yellow gold. Numbered 13C196. French marks and signed. The earrings are reminiscent of the camelia, a characeristic motif of Coco Chanel, who incorporated this simple design into fabrics, perfume, jewellery and accessories. For a similar example of the use of this motif see Woolley and Wallis Jewellery sale, lot 1003, October 2002.
