Christian Dior - 18 kt. Silver, Yellow gold - Brooch, Earrings - Diamonds, total diamond weight 6.74 crt, Vintage Sixties

Antique jewelry object group: parure (matching set of jewellery) Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French origin. Style: Vintage Sixties (of the twentieth century) or more info on styles Period: ca. 1950 Source of inspiration: Mother Nature Theme: snails Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K yellow gold (see explanation on silver on gold) . - (more info on precious metals) Technique: The silver metal snail house has been covered with burgundy colored suede. Extra information: Christian Dior - The House of Dior was established on 16 December 1946 in "a private house" at 30 Avenue Montaigne Paris B. In 1950, Christian Dior was the exclusive designer of Marlene Dietrich's dresses in the Alfred Hitchcock film Stage Fright. And in 1951, Dior released his first book, Je Suis Couturier (I am a Couturier) . Despite the company's strong European following, more than half of its revenue was generated in the United States by this time. In 1957 the death of Christian Dior the 21-year-old Yves Saint-Laurent became Artistic Director. Saint-Laurent left after the completion of six Dior collections. Diamond(s) : 43 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 6. 74ct. (colour and clarity: K/M, vs/si) . - All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Brand: Christian Dior Signature: Christian Dior Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: brooch 6,40 cm (2,52 inch) x 5,60 cm (2,20 inch) , earrings 2,90 cm (1,14 inch) x 3,30 cm (1,30 inch) Weight: 77,50 gram (49,83 dwt) Reference Nº: 18134-0007 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry