{"product_id":"signed-christian-dior-brooch-1958-floral-motif-crystals","title":"Signed Christian Dior Brooch – 1958 – Floral Motif with Crystals","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChristian Dior Haute Couture Brooch – Floral Motif with Crystals – 1958\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year \u003cstrong\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key moment in the history of the House of Dior. After the death of Christian Dior in 1957, the then only 21-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eYves Saint Laurent\u003c\/strong\u003e was appointed creative director. Despite his young age, he honoured Dior's legacy with elegant yet innovative designs. His first collection for Dior, the famous \u003cstrong\u003e“Trapeze Line” (La Ligne Trapèze)\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced a new, lighter and more youthful silhouette to fashion – a fresh counterpart to the heavy New Look of 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewellery from this period, including this exceptional brooch, reflects both the grandeur of Dior and the playful elegance that Saint Laurent added. This brooch can therefore be seen not merely as a piece of jewellery, but also as a \u003cstrong\u003ework of art from a transitional period\u003c\/strong\u003e in which haute couture took a new direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eunique and rare haute couture brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e by Christian Dior dates from \u003cstrong\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e and ranks among the most iconic jewels in Dior's history. The brooch is executed in gilt metal and richly set with sparkling crystals in emerald green, amethyst purple and sapphire blue, with a large ruby-red cabochon at the heart of the flower. The delicate execution and the luxurious colour combination reflect the refinement of Parisian haute couture in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🕰 Period \/ Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1958 – Christian Dior Haute Couture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement brooch with floral motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaute couture jewellery, rich and colourful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-century French luxury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💎 Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilt metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabochon and faceted crystals in red, green, purple and blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 6.5 cm x 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafety \/ rollover clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖋 Signed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes – \u003cstrong\u003eChr. Dior 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💫 Special Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare collector's item, haute couture Dior from the era of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly example of Saint Laurent's fresh, youthful vision combined with the luxury of Dior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique signature: Chr. Dior 1958 – brooches from this specific year are highly sought after among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52004251533658,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3491\/7807\/files\/2_ebaaae67-c5bf-440e-8368-325fc1c4b6a6.png?v=1756040674","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagekroonjuweeltjes.nl\/products\/signed-christian-dior-brooch-1958-floral-motif-crystals","provider":"Vintage Kroonjuweeltjes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}