Chanel Shell Minaudiere studded with fresh water pearls is inspired by the ocean

Coco Chanel just doesn’t cease to make us swoon! A giant shell clutch fashioned out of creamy leather and studded with unending shimmery fresh water pearls, the Chanel Shell Minaudiere is getting us by its elegance, sobriety and certainly, rarity. The clutch is priced at $48,000 a piece. Plush, chic and iconic of Chanel, this fashion house debutante made its first appearance at the 2012 Spring Fashion show in fashion sassafras Paris and is available with or without the pearls. Cash in $48,000 for the exquisite piece in pure leather and freshwater pearls or $33,000 for the plain pearlescent resin version that screams class. Oh, Chanel!