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Product Details
Brand: Chanel
Design: Sautoir
Measurements:
Circumference: 154.00 cm / 60.63 in
Height: 75.50 cm / 29.72 in
Colour: Gold
Material:
Hardware: Gold-tone
Period: 1980s
Condition: B
Place of Origin: France
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Editor's Note
“For me, jewellery can give you éclat—brightness,” - Victoire de Castellane
Victoire de Castellane’s approach to jewellery design is deeply influenced by her fascination with asymmetry and her belief in creating pieces that encourage multiple perspectives. As she explains in a Vogue interview, “When I start [designing a new] piece of jewellery, I always start with asymmetrical things... There’s not only one way of seeing it—it’s not something closed. I like to create with the idea of things feeling open.” This philosophy is reflected in her work, including this sautoir necklace, where the combination of asymmetry and an odd number of elements invites the viewer to engage with the piece dynamically.
The necklace features eleven medallions—an intentionally odd number—that vary in design and texture, each distinct yet contributing to a harmonious whole. The choice of eleven medallions reflects Castellane's signature style of layering and asymmetry, drawing the eye in different directions while maintaining a balanced overall composition. The necklace's fluid design offers multiple ways of wearing and viewing.
