XL Christian Dior Key Shape Logo Brooch 1970s

• Brand: Christian Dior
• Period / Year: 1970s
  
• Style: Baroque revival meets couture nostalgia – this brooch is a style statement for the daring. Wear it on a blazer, coat or evening dress for a regal touch.
• Materials: High-quality gilt metal with a warm, antique lustre. The details are refined and deeply engraved – a nod to old French metalwork.
• Design: The key shape is both symbolic and decorative: an oval frames the CD logo, surrounded by scroll motifs and a fine beaded edge. The stem is richly decorated and ends in a graceful flourish.
• Clasp: Fitted with a classic safety clasp on the reverse (roll-lock), firmly attached to the brooch. This keeps the piece securely in place, even on thicker fabrics such as wool or tweed. The pin is slightly curved, which is typical of vintage designer brooches and ensures a good grip without damaging your clothing.
• Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm
• Signed

This brooch is designed as an ornate key, fully executed in gilt metal with refined details. At the top sits a round, openwork frame with a classic woven Dior monogram at its centre. The design is rich in baroque elements: scrolls, sculpted forms and an elegantly layered structure.

The key is a powerful symbol in the fashion world and was often used by Dior as a sign of access to luxury, beauty and secrets — opening the door to a world of refinement.

This type of statement brooch was often worn on a blazer, tailored suit or lapel, and was a beloved accessory in the era of glamorous haute couture.

Christian Dior was an influential French fashion designer, known for his elegant and innovative designs that have had a lasting influence on the fashion world. Alongside his iconic haute couture, bijoux – costume jewellery – played a crucial role within his fashion house. Dior regarded jewellery not as an afterthought but as an indispensable extension of his clothing designs.

From the very beginning of the fashion house in 1947, Dior understood that accessories could elevate and complete an outfit. His jewellery line was designed with the same attention to detail and refinement as his couture. Every piece was meant to empower the woman, complete her look and radiate a sense of luxury and femininity.

Dior's vintage jewellery from the 1950s, '60s and '70s is renowned for its richness and artisanal quality. Pieces were often generously executed with imitation pearls, sparkling Swarovski crystals, gilt brass or bronze and refined enamel techniques. Typical themes in the designs were flowers, leaves, insects, stars, suns and baroque scrolls, referencing nature and romance – both important sources of inspiration for Dior.