{"product_id":"rare-christian-dior-statement-necklace-multicolour-rhinestone-1962","title":"Rare Christian Dior Statement Necklace – Couture Collection 1962 – Multicolour Rhinestone \u0026 Gilt Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular statement necklace is a rare couture jewel from the Christian Dior collection of 1962. The piece is richly set with hand-set rhinestones in emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, gold and deep black – accented with a generous oval centrepiece that radiates pure glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of craftsmanship, most likely made by Henkel \u0026amp; Grosse, who during this period designed jewellery exclusively for the Dior fashion house. This necklace is a powerful example of the baroque style that characterised Dior in the early 1960s: bold, luxurious and unmistakably chic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Christian Dior (Henkel \u0026amp; Grosse)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Gilt brass, multicolour rhinestone glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClasp: Secure hook clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition – minimal signs of use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, but unmistakably a design by Christian Dior, attributed on the basis of comparable couture pieces from the same collection (1962)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare collector's piece for the connoisseur or an impressive eye-catcher for a special occasion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Dior, the influential French couturier, understood that accessories are indispensable for a complete look. That is why jewellery – or \u003cem\u003ebijoux\u003c\/em\u003e – had an important place within his fashion house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDior's jewellery was lavish and refined, often made of gilt metal, crystal and imitation pearls. Nature motifs, such as flowers and organic shapes, were a recurring theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to advanced techniques such as gilding, enamelling and crystal setting, the pieces acquired a distinctly luxurious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborations with top designers such as Mitchel Maer and Robert Goossens led to iconic, timeless creations that fitted perfectly with Dior's couture vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50439786791258,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3491\/7807\/files\/71_cb62f72e-ce7b-4bfe-83f1-f9ae3f1d3c46.png?v=1738509846","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagekroonjuweeltjes.nl\/products\/rare-christian-dior-statement-necklace-multicolour-rhinestone-1962","provider":"Vintage Kroonjuweeltjes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}