Rare Pre-owned Authentic CELINE Gold Buckle Chain Green & Gold Genuine Leather Slim Waist Chain Belt Size 70

CELINE Triomphe belt(⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned, handmade in Spain from approximately the 80s-90s! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. Once you enter the world of pre-owned treasures, your collection will continuously "evolve"! It starts with pre-owned bags and then "develops" until most of your belongings are vintage! A belt is an essential accessory for anyone who loves a monochromatic look. When your entire outfit is in a single color, accessories and bags become the focal point. Especially for minimalists who don't wear much jewelry, a simple T-shirt and jeans paired with a belt can elevate the entire vibe. If you're wearing a monochromatic dress, it becomes even more eye-catching, adding a touch of French effortless chic that I adore (who wouldn't love that?). This is a rare CELINE Triomphe chain belt, featuring Triomphe chain embellishments on both sides of the belt – absolutely beautiful! It's a piece I've kept for myself; I have a similar one that I use frequently and it pairs so well with everything! I wholeheartedly recommend it! You definitely won't regret this belt. I personally love wearing it with pants, adding a subtle, understated highlight at the waist. The discreet double Triomphe chains are not at all flashy. It's especially perfect with jeans! It creates a look very similar to a CELINE modern collection denim pair from a few seasons ago that had Triomphe chain embellishments on the waistband. That pair of jeans already had the Triomphe decorations on both sides of the waistband. Now, just add this belt! You can also freely mix and match it with other outfits. . . . ⚐⚑˒˒ The belt is in excellent condition, a rare green color. Among vintage belts, many are thick styles, but this is a rare slim design! And actually, every belt is quite rare because finding a stylish one in good condition is truly difficult, so if you see one you love, you must act fast! The leather strap itself, both the underside and edges, shows no peeling. There are no obvious scratches or scuffs, but there is a slight sense of use overall. Upon close inspection, the two gold buckle pieces show a slight sense of use with minor scratches, but overall they are beautifully golden with no significant gold loss or oxidation! CELINE is stamped on the gold buckle and the underside of the belt. It originally has three holes; an additional hole can be added at the end if needed. Overall, there are no issues affecting its use and no particularly obvious flaws. The signs of wear are not significant and are not visible when worn (who stares intently at your waist...||||). I recommend it, it's incredibly beautiful, but it's only for those with a smaller waist! ❍ The photos are taken by me under lighting, and the light can vary depending on the time. Color differences are possible. Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, all sales are final and cannot be returned or exchanged. Please examine the photos carefully before placing your order. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | Rank A | Size | Size 70 - 1cm width x 78cm total length (approx.) Original three holes, one additional can be added at the end Fits approximately a standard pants size S-XS / size 27 or below | Color | Green | Material | Genuine Leather ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The main reason I love pre-owned bags is that the materials from older eras are far superior to those in modern new items. In the past, most pre-owned items were ✦ handmade. There were no mass production machines back then, only the warmth of craftsmanship. The skill of artisans is undoubtedly much more delicate than that of machines, just as everyone appreciates products made by skilled craftspeople! However, today, the vast majority of processes are done by machines with minimal human assembly, losing the delicacy of the past. I think the simplest and most direct way to see this is to compare the detailed patterns of recent brand revivals with the authentic patterns from older eras. The level of detail in the patterns alone is completely different. If you love monogram patterns, you must look for pre-owned items! Truly! In terms of style, older eras were more ✦ simple, classic, and timeless. Many new designs today are actually revivals of older styles. However, new items are priced higher than older ones. New designs are usually based on older styles, with added details or design modifications. The final product is always more complex (or strange......) than the older styles. I believe as you grow older, you understand one thing: the simpler, the more enduring! As you age, your clothing choices will also return to basic styles because the more basic, the more versatile. The quality of materials in older items is superior to new ones. If you understand ✦ leather, you can tell. Most materials in new items are inferior to older ones. The main reason is that the cost of high-quality materials is too high now, and the quantity is not as abundant as before. Earth's resources are dwindling... Furthermore, back then, brands didn't have the "ubiquitous" presence of numerous stores everywhere like they do now... The clientele mostly had a certain income and certain expectations for the finished product. There was no "fast fashion culture" back then; a bag was expected to be used for many years. The difference between new and old eras is clearly visible in the ✦ hardware. Many new hardware pieces oxidize and discolor after just one or two years, but older styles usually don't. Besides the high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship, hardware from earlier eras was plated with real K gold! It's worth mentioning that Vintage Chanel is expensive for a reason; many of its clasps and chains contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! Therefore, even vintage bags from as early as the 60s or 70s, if well-preserved, can still have gleaming hardware today. As for the new items available now, from the brands I know, none of their hardware contains K gold anymore, so they tend to oxidize easily. Many people say buying vintage bags is a form of alternative investment because they rarely depreciate and only increase in value. This is because the number of pre-owned bags in good condition on the market is decreasing. Each one is a discontinued item. The number that exists in the world is all there is, so they will only become fewer, more expensive, and harder to find. Moreover, many brands increase their prices periodically, and each increase drives up the market price of pre-owned items. If a brand releases a "revival model," the price of the vintage reference or similar styles will skyrocket! Adding to this, in recent years, Japanese and Korean celebrities have favored vintage items. Once a particular style is worn by a celebrity, its price immediately soars, truly soars. Because during that period, many people will frantically search for that style or a similar alternative, and the prices of those few styles will increase exponentially... Therefore, vintage is truly a case of "buy early, enjoy more; buy late, pay more" (this is not an advertising slogan... it's the truth in the pre-owned world...). This is my personal experience; I regret not entering the market earlier for many series. I can't find them, and even if I do, the price is astronomical... But the problem is, even if you know it's an astronomical price, you're compelled to buy it because waiting will only mean a higher price (unless the condition is poor). I'm often asked about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). I will include a small note with details inside the bag, so don't worry. My personal habit is to maintain them when I organize my closet during seasonal changes (so each season change is a major undertaking...|||). Actually, pre-owned bags aren't that troublesome. When you first start, you just need to get used to regular maintenance and cherishing your bag. Once it becomes a habit, it's not difficult. The materials of pre-owned bags are inherently excellent. As long as you don't use them roughly and preserve them properly, they can easily last another ten years to be passed down to your daughter! Every pre-owned bag is something I love, which is why I collect them. I hope you will love them too and be able to preserve them for years to come ☪︎ *.。 ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you're interested in purchasing, please message me for details. Feel free to ask anything. I'm looking for customers who understand and appreciate pre-owned items ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️ All copyrights and trademarks belong to the brand of this product. ⚜️