{"product_id":"christian-dior-brooch-fruit-de-luxe-ca-1950s","title":"Christian Dior Brooch \"Fruit de Luxe\" – ca. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brooch touches on a fascinating piece of \u003cstrong\u003eDior history and production in the 1950s and 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is signed only \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in Western Germany\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and yet comes from the workshops that produced \u003cstrong\u003efor Christian Dior\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔎 \u003cstrong\u003eHow does that work exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s and 1960s, Dior had part of its jewellery made by specialised manufacturers in Germany, notably in \u003cstrong\u003ePforzheim\u003c\/strong\u003e – a city renowned as the centre of the German jewellery industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these jewels were sold through Dior boutiques, but not all pieces always carried the full \"Christian Dior\" signature. Some were marked only \u003cstrong\u003e\"Germany\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in Western Germany\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis happened mainly in the early years, before it became customary for all couture jewellery to carry the standard \u003cstrong\u003e\"Chr. Dior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\"Christian Dior\"\u003c\/strong\u003e mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔹 Description of the brooch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: ca. 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: cluster-shaped brooch, inspired by a bunch of grapes, composed of \u003cstrong\u003ecabochon stones\u003c\/strong\u003e in red, blue and green glass (sometimes called “gripoix” style).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: at the top, sparkling elongated baguette- or navette-shaped crystals that give the impression of leaves or a crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: gilt metal (usually heavily gilt, the typical quality of Dior in this period).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: striking and colourful, intended to enhance Dior's couture outfits with jewel-like glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔹 Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Christian Dior had his jewellery made by specialised workshops in \u003cstrong\u003ePforzheim, Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e (Henkel \u0026amp; Grosse was the most important manufacturer). These brooches were often marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Christian Dior”\u003c\/strong\u003e, “Chr. Dior” or sometimes only \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Germany\/Western Germany”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of colourful cabochons and crystals was typical of Dior's \u003cstrong\u003eNew Look period\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which luxury, femininity and a touch of fairy-tale opulence took centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grape-cluster shape is a \u003cstrong\u003erare motif\u003c\/strong\u003e within Dior's jewellery and was often produced only in limited numbers for haute couture clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔹 Historical context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war there was an enormous hunger for colour, luxury and optimism. Dior's fashion houses satisfied this not only with couture gowns, but also with \u003cstrong\u003estatement jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to complete an outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooches such as this were worn on coats, evening gowns and even on hats. They conveyed glamour and status, especially coming from a fashion house like Dior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1950s Dior brooch is a rare couture jewel that reflects the luxury and vibrancy of the New Look period. The combination of cabochon glass stones in jewel tones with sparkling crystals and a richly gilt setting makes this piece not just a fashion accessory, but also a small work of art from Dior's early haute couture history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52004299178330,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3491\/7807\/files\/4_6dcb801e-6a3d-495f-aa9e-fd6ab7723dd8.png?v=1756041040","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagekroonjuweeltjes.nl\/products\/christian-dior-brooch-fruit-de-luxe-ca-1950s","provider":"Vintage Kroonjuweeltjes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}