Rare Vintage signed Chanel brooch pin handmade in Paris, France, Maison Gripoix

Chanel jewelry is one of the most desired and collectible jewelry in the world. For your consideration, is this vintage couture byzantine brooch made in Paris that features hand poured Gripoix cabochon stones. Augustine Gripoix is the name of the atelier in Paris who first began to master the art of creating jewelry of glass, crystal, metal and artificial pearls. Chanel partnered with Gripoix to produce beautiful jewelry. This brooch is rare due to the center, garnet stone, most of the Brooches of this type had a pearl stone in the center and Chanel released this type in limited quantities. Each stone is set in a bezel style. Gold plated, with two textured pearl stones, and two hand poured green Gripoix stones , two rhinestones on both ends and a beautiful large garnet stone as the central focus The fastener is a trombone pull style clasp. There is some patina on the back of the brooch through normal, wear and tear. The brooch has an overall length of 3 inches. Please review all photos. Sold as is.