Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Red Leaf Interlocked Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain Choker Collar Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Red Leather Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage red leather strap choker necklace with silver tone metal hardware.
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Red Ruby Diamond Ribbed Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Red Ruby Gripoix Diamond Crystals Adjustable Ribbed Omega Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby Black Curved Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Ruby Red Clear Crystals Long Bar Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby Cube Circle Crystals Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Cube Circle Crystals Triangle Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Gold Red Emerald Sapphire Ruby Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy Blue Red Crystals Diamond Triangle Pendant Openwork Ribbed Snake Omega Choker Adjustable Elegant Modernist Neckl...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Red Leather & Badges Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage red leather choker necklace featuring three badges : DIOR, CHRIS, C.
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby White Beads Pearls Cabochon Heart Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Love Heart White Beaded Pearls Cabochon Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
NWT Late 1990s Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Pendant Earrings and Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Christian Dior jewelry set from the late 1990s by John Galliano features a draped bib-style necklace composed of gunmetal-tone chains and deep red glass teardrop pendants.
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Blue Red Green Interlocked Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Red Green Balls Charm Curb Linked Interlocked Chain Modenrist Elegant Long Necklace, Gold Tone Versatile necklace.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Red Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Navy Blue Green Red Cabochon Crystals Double Side Multi Strands Layers Figaro Chain Long Necklace, Gold Tone A versatile n...
Gold Plate
Dior Red and Gold Glass Beads Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Long necklace composed of three strings of red and gold glass beads on a gilded metal setting. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 78 cm to 81 cm (30.7" to 31.89") -...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Rose des Vents 18K Gold Red Ceramic Diamond Medallion Pendan
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Christian Dior Rose des Vents necklace, characterized by its 8-point star "wind rose" medallion.
18k Gold
Dior by Galliano Blackened Silver Red Claw Necklace 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Straight out of the 2003 Dior collection, this John Galliano Claw Necklace is fab and funky. Crafted from blackened silver tone metal and deep red glass enamel, the main events are s...
Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE Gold Silver Red Square Ruby Crystal Link Pyramid Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Double Square Diamond Ruby Red Crystals Openwork Link Pyramid Pendant Necklace, Gold Silver Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Maasai Red Green Feather Turquoise 2 Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Maasai Red Green Black Yellow Beads Turquoise Feather Drop Dangle Leaf 5 Row Layers Strands Lattice Tassel Exquisite Chunky Statement...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior 1963 Red Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior couture necklace signed and dated 1963 Made by Henkel Grosse company
Christian Dior 1963 Red Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Christian Dior couture necklace signed and dated 1963 Made by Henkel Grosse company
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Unavailable
Christian Dior "CD" Logo Red Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker.
Christian Dior Necklace 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Vienna, AT
A very feminine ‘70s Gold-tone Christian Dior Necklace with blue, red and green Glass and Zirconia Cabochons in very good condition.
Christian Dior Gold-metal Necklace with Red, Blue & Green Cut Stones
By Christian Dior
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This great vintage necklace, designed by by Christian Dior is in great condition, with the gold link-chain inlaid with red, green & blue cut glass stones.
Dior Red Silver Metal Trotter No. 2 Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Irvine, CA
Dior Red Silver Metal Trotter No. 2 Necklace 54281MSC
Unavailable
H 1.5 in L 17 in
Vintage Christian Dior By Kramer Red & Crystal Stone Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a vintage Christian Dior By Kramer red and clear stones crystals cluster necklace and clip on earring set with silver tone hardware.
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Red Glass Cabochon Rhinestone Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Red Glass Cabochon Rhinestone Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) Wearable Length: 15.75 inches to 17.71 inches (40 cm to 45 cm) Features:...
CHRISTIAN DIOR gold-tone choker necklace with red Gripoix
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and wonderful gold-plated necklace signed by the great fashion house Christian Dior, absolutely stunning and classic. This stunning Christian Dior necklace dates from the 19...
Gilt Metal
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W 0.32 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Red Large Interlocked Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain Choker Collar Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.32 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Chain Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.32 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Chain Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Adjustable Snake Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Adjustable Snake Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.32 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain Choker Collar Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Omega Red Crystals Diamond Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Not any colour loss except the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.8*2.8 cm. Weight: 48 g. _ _ _ Gre...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Ribbed Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some light colour loss or scratches. Not any stones lost. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 38 cm. Pendant: ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Ribbed Interlock Bow Gold Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 3.5*1.8 cm. Weight: 33 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. C...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Navy Red Green Balls Crystals Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed at the back. It can also wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace. Size: 88 cm. Weight: 40 g. _ _ _ Great for ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior John Galliano Red Leather & Metal Choker Necklace c 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in University City, MO
Christian Dior John Galliano red leather & metal choker necklace c 2005 The avant-garde choker is designed with a curved metal rigid band at the center of the neck The curved metal ...
Base Metal
DIOR Silver Chain Pink & Red Crystal Heart Charm Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely sweetheart charm necklace by DIOR. This style comes in a silver tone cutout heart chain and features "CD" charms, structured hearts embellished with pink and red crystals, and...
Crystal
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Red Green Crystals Heart Bottle Pendant Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Size: 34 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 2.3*2.7 cm. Weight: 20 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful packag...
Gold Plate
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Red Enamel Tooth Long Necklace Y2K
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Y2K Vintage Red Enamel with Silver Metal On a metal cord, very sturdy Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches layin...
CHRISTIAN DIOR red orange yellow BEADED POMPOM Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior long necklace made of burgundy, red, orange and yellow beads embellished with brown leather knots and red wool pompoms.
Christian Dior Red Coral Mistletoe Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Mistletoe themed faux red coral three strand necklace.
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Red Claw Charm Necklace by John Galliano
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Red Claw Charm Necklace by John Galliano Measurements: Height: 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) with claw charm Diameter: 15.75 inches (40 cm) to 17.52 inches (44.5 cm) ...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Red Ruby Black Crystals Gold Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Black Enamel Crystals Triangle Pendant Elegant Monderist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Iconic Multi Strand Edwardian Inspired Red Glass Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture red glass choker necklace.
Black & Red Oval Cabochon Link Choker Necklace by Christian Dior, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - 1" wide links - Gold plated - Black and red resin cabochons - Fold over clasp - By Christian Dior (signed on clasp) - Circa 1980s - Estate acqui...
Rare Vintage Anne Klein Red Resin and Brass Shapes Statement Necklace
By A. Klein, Thierry Mugler, Christian Dior, Paloma Picasso
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage necklace by Anne Klein. This is a true burst of color in a rare piece that is sculptural and unique. Created with artistry and detail, resin and brass combine to...
Brass
Circa 1970s Christian Dior Woven Goldtone Necklace with Red Faceted Stones
By Christian Dior
Located in Long Beach, CA
1970s Christian Dior woven gold tone metal necklace with a jeweled link design in the center set with red faceted glass square stones and clear rhinestones.
Base Metal
WON-DER-FULL Christian Dior Necklace in green glass beads red and turquoise
By Christian Dior
Located in VERGT, FR
Beautiful Christian Dior necklace in green glass beads, red and turquoise.
Other
Christian Dior F/W 2003 “Hardcore” Bondage Red Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Bondage Red Choker from the Fall/Winter 2003 “Hardcore” collection by John Galliano. Red metal plaque with matching red leather strap, adjustable closure. Runway piec...
Christian dior "cd" logo red choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Christian Dior Logo Red Choker. Period: Circa 2000
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Medium" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker Medium" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. The timeless "O'Ring" signature p...
Sterling Silver
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$13,760
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...
Metallic chainmail vest Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Metallic chainmail vest ( we did use a safety pin to close it for the picture but there is non closure) SIZE M
$10,291
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003
$6,655
Size: IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
c. 1990's Thierry Mugler Couture Black Python Corset Rare
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in New York, NY
c. 1990's Thierry Mugler Couture Black Python Corset with Red Leather Inset Panel; Boned Bodice with Red Satin Lining; Python is Supple. US size 4
$20,583
Size: FR 42 - UK 14 - US 8
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs ▪ Crystal shoulder straps ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ FR 42...
$21,955
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink suede and lace dress and jacket, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink suede and lace slip dress and jacket set ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Calais lace inserts, skirt, and trim ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Silk lining ▪ Handkerchief he...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Pink Patent Leather Bow Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
**** IMPORTANT INFORMATION : The true color is PINK, NOT red **** CHRISTIAN DIOR pink patent leather bracelet sets with silver tone eyelets and a D dangle piercing like charm. Adju...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2007 Unworn Corset Lace-Up Bustier Black Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2007 Unworn Corset Lace-Up Bustier Black Dress IT 40
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Silver Tone Bike Chain Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone choker necklace featuring a bike chain design embellished with clear crystals. Double hook closure. Marked DIOR ®. Indicative measurements : len...
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism Kit" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O-Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This kit includes one "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism", one ...
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O Ring Piercing Kit" Necklace 18K Gold Pavée Diamond
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Piercing Kit" groups three Betony Vernon's original 18-Karat Diamond Pavée jewels to combine all together. The "O'Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" as a Necklace, the "O'Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.