{"product_id":"signed-christian-dior-brooch-1964-henkel-grosse-ruby-red-emerald-turquoise","title":"Signed Christian Dior Brooch – 1964 – Henkel \u0026 Grosse | Ruby Red, Emerald \u0026 Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent vintage brooch from 1964 is a rare couture piece by \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by the renowned atelier \u003cstrong\u003eHenkel \u0026amp; Grosse\u003c\/strong\u003e in Germany. The design perfectly reflects the luxurious, colourful style of Dior's accessories in the mid-1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is built up in layers and richly set with a combination of ruby red, emerald green, olive green and turquoise glass stones in various cuts – including cabochons and navettes – set in warm gilt brass. The floral design and sparkling colours make this a real eye-catcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is \u003cstrong\u003eclearly signed “Christian Dior © 1964 Germany”\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracing it to an authentic Dior couture accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Dior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Playful baroque with a floral twist. This brooch is a lively example of Dior's jewellery designs of the 1960s: colourful, imaginative and generously constructed. A luxurious eye-catcher with natural influences and couture allure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt metal in an organically shaped base structure, rich in texture and detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e A combination of polished and faceted glass stones in ruby red, emerald green, jade green marbled pattern, smoky grey and clear crystal. The marquise-shaped stones are smooth and opaque; the round and pear-shaped stones are faceted and transparent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-shaped composition built up in several layers, with a central rosette of coloured glass stones. The openwork gold base has a whimsical, almost coral-like structure. The striking combination of textures, shapes and colours makes this brooch a true objet d'art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic brooch pin with safety clasp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 4.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, marked on the reverse “Chr. Dior © 1964”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1964 Christian Dior was under the creative direction of \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Bohan\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose designs breathed elegance and femininity. The Henkel \u0026amp; Grosse jewellery of this period served as an extension of the couture collections and was made to the highest standards of design and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour combination in this brooch – jade green, ruby red and smoky glass – is typical of the \u003cstrong\u003emid-century luxury\u003c\/strong\u003e look of Dior's accessories and fits perfectly with the jewellery fashion of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare collector's item for lovers of historic haute couture – elegant, striking and utterly Dior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Dior, the influential French couturier, understood that accessories are indispensable to a complete look. Jewellery – or \u003cem\u003ebijoux\u003c\/em\u003e – therefore held an important place within his fashion house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDior's jewellery was sumptuous and refined, often made of gilt metal, crystal and imitation pearls. Nature motifs, such as flowers and organic forms, 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 look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborations with top designers such as Mitchel Maer and Robert Goossens led to iconic, timeless creations that fitted Dior's couture vision perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50439600406874,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3491\/7807\/files\/50_5363c0f4-d8af-4379-a1f6-45effff3aea3.png?v=1738505095","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagekroonjuweeltjes.nl\/products\/signed-christian-dior-brooch-1964-henkel-grosse-ruby-red-emerald-turquoise","provider":"Vintage Kroonjuweeltjes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}