Christian Dior Ear Clips "Cascade de Couleurs" – 1969

Brand: Christian Dior
Period / Year: 1969
Style: Hollywood Regency / Luxurious flamboyance
Materials: Gilt metal
Gemstones: Cabochon glass in coral red, emerald green, sapphire blue, cut crystals in purple, blue, yellow-green and emerald green
Design: A colourful waterfall of light and form, these iconic ear clips form an upward scroll in which cabochons alternate with finely set crystals in vibrant colours. The playful shapes are accentuated by luxurious stone cuts and the warm gold-tone setting. These are expressive statement pieces with the timeless allure of Christian Dior's late 1960s designs.
Dimensions: Length: approx. 4.5 cm Width: approx. 2.5 cm
Clip fastening: Clip-on
Signed: Yes, signed “Chr. Dior © 1969 Germany”

Description
These spectacular Christian Dior ear clips from 1969 are a paragon of luxurious and flamboyant elegance. Executed in warm gilt metal, they form a colourful scroll that moves gracefully along the ear. Cabochon glass in coral red, emerald green and sapphire blue is harmoniously combined with sparkling crystals in purple, blue, yellow-green and green. The result is a lively play of light, colour and form that looks both playful and exceptionally chic. The clip-on fastening makes them wearable and comfortable.

Background
The earrings were made in Germany, where Dior had its own jewellery production in the 1950s and '60s. Here designs were hand-set, with exceptional attention to detail and quality. The setting bears the signature “Chr. Dior © 1969 Germany”, confirming the piece's authenticity and exclusivity.

Historical Context
The late 1960s marked a period of exuberance in fashion and jewellery, in which colour, glamour and expression set the tone. Christian Dior's jewellery reflected this trend with designs that were both luxurious and forward-looking. While haute couture increasingly focused on experiment and freedom, Dior's jewellery embraced the Hollywood Regency style: exuberant, colourful and with an irresistible allure. These ear clips are a textbook example of that style and embody the transition to the expressive 1970s.

Summary
A pair of rare and expressive Christian Dior ear clips from 1969, crafted from gilt metal with cabochon glass and sparkling crystals. With their colourful and flamboyant design, they embody the luxurious style of Dior's late 1960s. Signed “Chr. Dior © 1969 Germany”, an authentic statement piece with timeless allure.