In the early ’30s, Coco Chanel noticed the sunburst metalwork running along the balcony of her apartment at the Ritz hotel in Place Vendôme. By 1932, Paris fashion was burning for her interpretation of the emanating rays, which she worked into all sorts of fine jewelry and continued to elaborate on until her retirement. Now, Chanel is debuting a collection based on her iconic sun design, from oval-cut diamond rings that refract light outward to geometric cuffs reminiscent of Coco’s own adored Verdura versions Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you
Coco Chanel in Paris, circa 1938
The sunburst on her Place Vendôme balcony that started it all
White gold, diamond, and onyx watch, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide
White gold bracelet with aquamarines, blue sapphires, and moonstones, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, call 800-550-0005
White gold, diamond, and akoya pearl necklace, pearl cuff with diamonds, both, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, call 800-550-0005
White gold and diamond ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide
White gold and diamond cuff, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide
White gold and diamond ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, call 800-550-0005