INCREDIBLE c. 1980's era SIGNED CHRISITAN DIOR PRISTINE, FLAWLESS WIDE HUGGIE OR HALF HOOP EARRINGS IN AN INCREDIBLY DETAILED JEWELED DESIGN OF A "JEWELS OF INDIA" STYLE. SET IN RICH YELLOW GOLD PLATING, ACCENTED WITH BLACK ENAMEL, AND ARE COVERED IN SMALL RUND DOMED GRIPOIX FRENCH POURED GLASS CABOCHONS IN THE CLASSIC JEWELS OF INDIA GEMSTONE COLORS: FX EMERALD, RUBY AND AMETHYST, ACCENTED WITH TONS OF PAVE CLEAR GLASS CRYSTALS THROUGHOUT. ALL STONES PRESENT AND BRIGHT. CLIPS BOTH SECURE W EXCELLENT TENSION. WE LOVE THE WIDE HUGGIE STYLE AS IT NOT ONLY IS THE EPITOME OF 1980'S COUTURE BUT IS SO VERSATILE FROM DAY TO NIGHT, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
THE GRIPOIX DOMED SMALL ROUND POURED GLASS CABOCHONS BECOME EVEN MORE VIVID WHEN THE LIGHT HITS THEM WITH EVERY TURN OF THE HEAD. A VERY VERSATLE LENTH AT JUST SHY OF 1 1/8" LONG WITH A DOME OF PROFILE OF 7/8". THESE ARE ELEGANCE PERSONIFED- DAY TO NIGHT EARRINGS THESE WERE PRACTICALLY MADE FOR WEARING YOUR HAIR UP AND WEARING THAT 90'S STYLE ~ PILING ON THE JEWELS, CLASSIC LEVI'S, ETC... THINK CINDY CRAWFORD ON 'HOUSE OF STYLE' FOR INSPIRATIN! :-) SIGNED CHRISTIAN DIOR ON EACH CLIP (BOTH ARE SECURE W GREAT TENSION - SEE PICS); ON ORIGINAL c.1960's CARD WHICH MAKESE THESE EVEN MORE VALUABLE, HIGLY COVETED AND EXTREMELY COLLECTIBLE - THESE ARE SO VERY LUXURIOUS AND AND CAN BE WORN CASUAL OR COCKTIAL PARTY READY. A LOOK WHICH IS QUINTESSENTIAL DIOR -THE ELEGANCE IS STUNNING. VERY VERY INTRICATELY CRAFTED, AS IS EXPECTED OF THE ATELIER OF CHRISTIAN DIOR, EXPECIALLY EARLY PEICES, ON ORIGINAL CARD - LOOK AS IF THEY CAME STRAIGHT FROM THE HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAYS, WE CAN JUST PICTURE THEM WORN BY CHRISTY, CLAUDIA, LINDA OR NAOMI ON THE DIOR RUNWAY!!! THESE HAVE A VERY ELEGANT, LUXURIOUS, EXOTIC-CHIC, HIGH END FEEL AND DESIGN AESTHETIC ~ THESE ARE AS NEAR MINT TO MINT AS THEY COME FROM THIS ERA - EARLY 1980'S DIOR. A NICE HEFTIER WEIGHT AT 1 3/8 OZ OR 40 GRAMS - S0 COFORTABLE ON THE EARS.
1 OWNER WHO TOOK GREAT CARE OF EACH PIECE - MOST LIKELY PROFESSIONALLY STORED, SHE LIKED TO KEEP THE ORIGINAL CARDS ANDAND HARLDY IF EVER WORE ANY OF THESE EARRINGS!) F/W 2017/2018 AS WELL AS SPRING/SUMMER 2018 SEASONS ARE ALL ABOUT MORE IS MORE - NO MORE MINIMALISM, MAXIMALISM IS BACK IN A BIG WAY, AS IT WAS IN THE LATE 1980'S AND VERY EARLY 1990'S SUPERMODEL ERA!
EST. VALUE: $428+ ~ AN EARLY YET FLAWLESS PAIR, SIGNED CHIRSTIAN DIOR- CHRISTIAN DIOR JEWELRY IN THIS BEAUTIFUL EXOTIC 'JEWELS OF INDIA' COLOR SCHEME AND GRIPOIX MOTIF ARE VERY HARD TO COME BY!
****SEE THE GORGEOUS SIGNED KENNETH LANE RICH ANCIENT, HEAVY 'MOLTEN GOLD' BYZANTIEN STYLE 3" WIDE WITH VIVID GLASS GEMSTONES IN SUCH AN EXOTIC BYZANTIEN STYLE, AS WELL AS THE SIGNED DIOR - BEYOND WORDS BEAUTIFUL - FX AQUAMARINE ALL GLASS DOUBLE SIDED OPEN BEZEL & GLASS PEARL 36" SAUTOIR (PICTURED HERE BUT THIS AUCTION IS FOR EARRINGS ONLY) WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN SEPARATE LISTING ~ THESE PIECES COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER SO WELL, AND LOOK DIVINE AND BOLD/DRAMATIC AT THE SAME TIME!
An exceptional pair of French-chic, Parisian Haute Couture SIGNED on both clips CHR. DIOR - EARLIER PIECE, c. EARLY 1980'S ~ VERY VERY RARE TO FIND SUCH BOLD, TRUE RUNWAY TOTALLY GAMOROUS BEAUTIES ON THEORIGINAL CARD FROM THE 1960'S ERA ~ EXTREMELY GLAMOROUS and DECADENT on the ears, just made for a black-tie occasion or cocktail party ready! These look so EXQUISITE on the ears with such gorgeous detail ~ so lavish and luxurious, yet quite chic as well, that they can be worn for almost any occasion, from cocktail/black tie to casual jeans & cashmere sweater... the styling ideas are endless :-). All details above and in appropriate sections of listing.
A very elegant and chic high end pair with the expert craftsmanship, design aesthetic and execution of the Christian Dior Bijoux Atelier. especially pieces made for the Haute Couture runway!....Craftsmanship and quality is certainly on par with Chanel, Lagerfeld, YSL, Lacroix and the major French Couture designers. So stunning on the ears, these are absolutely beautiful, with such an elegant, French-chic look - hard to find, especially at auction AT NO RESERVE. Very rare in this near mint, quite immaculate condition c. 1980's.
These make a beautiful impact yet remain chic & elegant ~ a quintessential 1980's look ~ if you've ever wanted that French Paris runway Supermodel look, these earrings are definitely it! All details above and in appropriate sections. ***ALL BOXES & PROPS ARE NOT FOR SALE IN AUCTION - AUCTION IF FOR JEWELRY ONLY!****
Highly collectible piece; exceptonal attention to detail and impeccable high quality design and construction. Part of an upscale private estate which features a large number of very high end designer jewelry. Enjoy our editorial scans from VINTAGE DIOR COUTURE JEWELRY from this era in fashion ~ the Supermodel era!
Condition:
EXACTLY AS SHOWN IN ALL PICS (WE GRADE THESE AS MINT/ VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS FOR THEIR AGE c. 1980's era, antique/vintage/pre-owned condition: clips are in perfect working order; PLEASE READ THE APPROPRIATE SECTION: ITEM CONDITON/SELLER NOTES FOR EXACT, ACCURATE AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXACT CONDITION, WE CANNOT BE REPETETIVE, SO PLEAE KINDLY READ THE APPROPRIATE SECTION. NOTE: ALL DARKNESS IS A REFLECTION FROM THE CAMERA ONLY; . Have not been cleaned or polished; We urge all bidders to please be responsible and utilize all 20+ photos provided for this purpose - to make their own assessment of item condition and appearance. Words such as 'great, excellent, near mint' can have different meanings for different buyers, therefore photos are typically the BEST way to deem item condition for oneself. See all 24 photos which can be double clicked for zoom properties ~ if we have missed describing something, it can always be seen in the photos as they are the BEST indicators of the condition. Additionally, we are always available to answer any questions. We appreciate responsible buyers who analyze measurements, view all photos, read full descriptions and ask questions if anything is unclear. Thank you!
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