Items Similar to Couture DiorDesigner WesternGermany MaxMuller CitrineCrystal Gold ChokerNecklace
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Couture DiorDesigner WesternGermany MaxMuller CitrineCrystal Gold ChokerNecklace
About the Item
While making similar mid-century haute-couture costume-jewelry necklaces for Christian Dior, designer Max Muller who was based near Kaufbeuren, Western Germany, created this unsigned gold-tone choker collar featuring faux-diamond mixed-cut brown and clear crystals with safety chain.
He was internationally known for his historic-replicas for the film industry. So today, some of the largest collections of his rare work were acquired by female movie stars, such as Sophia Lauren.
The choker's precise symmetrical construction, invisible clasp on the underside, and distinct safety-chain match elements of other unsigned pieces by Muller among sets authenticated by trusted secondary-market jewelry dealers, who have sold 20th-century masterpieces to leading international retailers for decades.
Given the designer's atypical choice of a gold-tone setting featuring clear crystals, the resulting sparkly pale-yellow reflections enhance the warm tone of the faux-citrine crystal baguettes that encircle the outer part of the necklace. This conjures an appetizing image of dozens of milk-chocolate bonbons on unwrapped gold foil. The quality of crystals and complexity of settings is on par during that time period with U.S-based Henry Schreiner or Paris-based Roger Jean Pierre.
The extremely rare choker is in very good condition, while clear glue of several millimeters was added to the reverse by a former owner to reinforce an outer link on the lower left side. This is not even visible with a jeweler's loupe on the front. Nevertheless, this flaw is reflected in the listing price, while similar Christian Dior crystal collars are comparably priced at twice as much.
- Creator:Max Müller Kaufbeuren
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Dimensions:Width: 0.79 in (20 mm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)Diameter: 5.32 in (135 mm)Length: 17.33 in (440 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s-1960s
- Condition:Repaired: A former owner added glue to reinforce a spot on the reverse lower left side, which is difficult to notice on the back without magnification and not visible from the front. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244218222002
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2012
1stDibs seller since 2022
9 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: North Adams, MA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Vintage DoubleSpiral Twisted SilverWire Filigree Link Choker Collar NecklaceLocated in Chicago, ILFeaturing handmade double-spiral filigree links, this vintage collar choker necklace was created by tightly twisting fine silver wire, which was ...Category
20th Century Greek Revival Link Necklaces
MaterialsSilver
- Cat'sEye 21 BallCut Moonstones Antique Victorian 14KGoldFill TubularLinkNecklaceLocated in Chicago, ILAll featuring white cat's eyes, 21 gray 3mm ball-cut moonstones are beaded on this antique symmetrical choker necklace between stations of shiny 14-karat gold-filled tubes that are b...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces
MaterialsMoonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
- Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker NecklaceLocated in Chicago, ILVictorian Belle-Epoque and Edwardian fine jewelry transitioned to Art-Deco period costume jewelry with semi-precious materials and machine-age shapes around WWI when this unique open...Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
MaterialsWhite Gold
- Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand NecklaceBy ChanelLocated in Chicago, ILSince 1920, Parisian costume-jewelry glass-master Louis Rousselet was among a handful of paruriers favored by the leading French couture houses, primarily Chanel. Beyond the stamped ...Category
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces
MaterialsPearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
- 1930s Haskell FrankHess EnameledBrassCappedRedFruitPendants Bib Chain NecklaceBy Frank Hess for Miriam HaskellLocated in Chicago, ILWith an organic flora motif characteristic of American Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess, this 1930s Russian-gilt brass oval-link chain necklace features a tiered bib of fre...Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
MaterialsBrass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
- French MidCentury Bazot 18KGoldPouredGlassEnameledPlaques SilverPendantsNecklaceBy Andree BazotLocated in Chicago, ILFeaturing French studio-artist Andree Bazot's signature technique of topping free-formed layers of polychrome enamels fused on textural foiled plaques with a dollop of poured glass a...Category
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsSilver, Enamel, Copper, Gold, 18k Gold
You May Also Like
- 1.16 ct of six "naked" Diamonds in Pendant on 18 Kt Gold Necklace. Made in ItalyLocated in Rome, ITThe thin necklace in 18 Kt white gold has seven pendants of brilliant cut diamonds, their total weight is ct. 1.16. Its peculiarity is that the diamond...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Necklace with 154 Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Total Carat Weight Ct 4.41Located in Rome, ITThe necklace is made up of a row of 154 brilliant cut diamonds, their total carat weight is 4.41 ct. The back of the necklace ends with a chain with ten diamonds, which allows you t...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Necklace White Gold and Diamonds, Pendants with White and Black Pearls S.S.Located in Rome, ITNecklace in 18 Kt white gold and diamonds, with 15 pendants of various sizes and designs. The pendants are in diamonds with South Sea cultured pearls. There are twelve pearls: six wh...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
- Diamonds 1.48 ct. Contemporary Chocker Necklace in 18 Kt Gold. Made in ItalyLocated in Rome, ITWhite gold 18 Karat flexible chocker necklace with diamonds. The necklace has a chain for different neck size. Total Diamonds Weight: ct. 1.48 Total Weight of 18 Kt Gold: 15.5 grams ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Peridot & Diamond Railway Choker in 18k Yellow GoldBy Karma El KhalilLocated in New York, NYPeridot & Diamond Railway Line Choker features emerald cut green peridot stones linked by 2 parallel rows of white diamond bars. Includes a lobster clasp closure with extender chain ...Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
- 1.25 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Chain NecklaceBy Simon ArdemLocated in New York, NYFive round diamonds set in Platinum baskets on 18K Yellow gold chain. Round Brilliant diamonds are F-G VS2-SI1. Total carat weight = 1.25ct. Total weight 3.25 grams. Length is 16". C...Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Dior Designers
Couture Gold
Metal Couture
Designer Vintage Couture
Collar Metal
Rare Couture
Retro Designer Couture
Couture Dior
German Gold Necklace
Germany Gold Necklace
Dior Diamond
Dior Couture Retro
Retro Dior Couture
Christian Dior Germany
Dior Diamond Jewelry
Couture Christian Dior
Dior Diamond Gold
German Jewelry Designer