28” Chanel Vintage Chain - CC Heart Hook Closure

Chanel Vintage Gold Chain Belcher / Rolo style links Interlocking CC set over heart-shaped & hinged hook closure. Marked on one end of the clasp: “CHANEL” “97 P” “MADE IN FRANCE” with all the corresponding symbols like the overlapping CC logo in a circle. Comes with box, can provide certificate of authenticity from original vendor Approximate Measurements: 0.25” links 0.75” wide decorative CC clasps 28” long I have a few necklaces in this style that are over 100 years old. Chanel’s earliest costume jewelry was inspired by a variety of ancient eras & cultures - Etruscan, Renaissance, Celtic to name a few - and those styles continue to be seen in later collections. This piece is from Spring / Printemps 1997 when Victoire de Castellane was still leading the costume jewelry department with Karl Lagerfeld as general creative director at Chanel. I believe it’s gold plated as was the case with much of Chanel's costume jewelry of this era, but I cannot confirm since I have not gotten the materials tested.… Please contact me with any questions. Offers always welcome!