Christian Dior clip-on earrings

Composition: metal, crystals, imitation pearls
Condition: very good
Dimensions: 2.3 x 2 cm
Color: gold, black, white
Marking: "Chr. Dior ©", “PAT. 2733491”
Country: USA
Period: 1960-1970
Market value: 300-400 EUR

These earrings feature a bold geometry – a distinctly modernist approach popular in the late 60s. The black enamel frame, imitating onyx, with a central oval pearl, accented with crystals – a classic Dior costume jewelry style, combining elegance and luxury. Imitation pearl + enamel + crystals (rhinestones) – very characteristic of Dior fashion jewelry circa 1968-1971. The black and gold contrasting color scheme – extremely popular in the early 1970s, inspired by the Jet/Art Deco revival. The vintage authentic Christian Dior clips are from the late 1960s-1971 period.

The "Chr.Dior ©" mark is one of the classic Christian Dior markings used on costume jewelry from 1956 to 1971. Patent number: PAT. 2733491 belongs to the clip mechanism (used in many luxury designer jewelry, including Dior), patented in 1956, often used in later collections. This is one of the last models marked "Chr. Dior ©" with a patented clip.

After 1971, Dior began to use more modern designations: "Christian Dior Germany", "Dior©" or "©Dior", "Dior Paris" (since the 1980s).

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