From Chanel’s Resort 2009 collection, this dramatic sautoir necklace embodies the house’s flair for bold, theatrical costume jewelry. Anchored by a crystal-encrusted interlocking “CC” logo, the piece features a sculptural crocodile motif that wraps through the logo in a striking display of surrealist glamour. The long, antique-finish chain with oversized oval and rope-textured links allows the piece to be worn draped at the neck or styled as a waist-accenting belt.

Designed under Karl Lagerfeld, this rare collector’s item exemplifies the era’s opulent maximalism and Chanel’s tradition of transforming high jewelry into narrative-driven fashion objects.

To see a photo of this item on the Chanel Resort 2009 runway, click here.

Accompanied by original box.

Chain & Pendant:

Chain length: 635 mm (25 in.)

Pendant: 76.2 x 88.9 mm (3 x 3.5H in.)

Chain length (alternate): 533 mm (21 in.)

Links: 19.1 x 6.4 mm (0.75 x 0.25 in.)

Box:

6.75 x 2 x 6.75 inches (17.1 x 5.1 x 17.1 cm)