Vintage Chanel Byzantine Revival Pearl Sautoir Necklace

A striking vintage Chanel sautoir necklace from the Karl Lagerfeld era, featuring textured Byzantine-inspired chainwork accented with irregular faux pearls and signature layered proportions. Reflecting Chanel’s iconic baroque costume jewelry aesthetic of the late 1980s to early 1990s, the piece combines richness, texture, and timeless statement elegance.

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Details

Material Gold tone metal, faux pearls
Design Byzantine revival / baroque-inspired sautoir
Circa Late 1980s–early 1990s
Color Gold tone, pearl white
Signature Chanel signed
Design inspiration Coco Chanel’s fascination with Byzantine jewelry, layered chains, and ornate historical ornamentation reinterpreted through Karl Lagerfeld-era costume jewelry design.