The iconic interlocking CC sits atop a black lucite centre complimented with an intertwined border in these round clip-on earrings. The pair are stamped with a Chanel authenticity mark and dated 96.

According to the fashion house, Coco Chanel designed the famous logo herself in 1925, finding inspiration from the geometric patterns of stained-glass windows of a chapel in Aubazine, a monastery where Chanel grew up and spent most of her childhood.

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Please note, this is a limited production piece of vintage jewellery. Vintage jewellery may show signs of wear which does not detract from the look.

Avoid contact with liquids and other beauty products.

Please note that vintage jewellery was produced prior to the introduction of the 2002 law prohibiting the use of nickel or nickel compounds. Customers allergic to these metals may experience skin rashes or irritation where the metal is in contact with the skin.

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