Cleverly constructed in gilded metal chain, woven in an asymmetrical 'basket' form, using unusually shaped stones of ruby, sapphire and emerald colours, some clear, others opaque. This is a really unusual piece. One of Grosse Germany's earlier designs for Dior. Sumptuous and eye catching, this is a great addition to any Dior collection. Despite being a large brooch, it is very light, so has many possibilities for wearing. Christian Dior was born into a wealthy family in 1905, being raised in the Normandy seaside town of Granville. Working first for Robert Piguet and then for Lucien Lelong as a head designer, during the war years, he then opened his own couture house. His now highly celebrated and iconic first collection ‘Corolle’ caused a sensation, and is now known by its more famous name ‘New Look’. From the very beginning in 1947, jewellery played a very prominent part in his collections, initially recalling the pomp and grandeur of the 18th century , its femininity and glamour, and later moving into extravagant experiments with Austrian stones and paste, throughout the late 1950s until the 1970s.

Details

• CREATOR

  Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

• PLACE OF ORIGIN

  Germany

• DATE OF MANUFACTURE

  1962

• PERIOD

  1960-1969

• METAL

  Gilt Metal

• CONDITION

  Excellent

• WEAR

  Wear consistent with age and use