Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Swarvoski Crystals Necklace w/Velvet Gift Box

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Swarovski Crystals Necklace w/Velvet Gift Box This is beautiful gold and comes in a velvet jewelry box for gifting. Estimated item measurements Length: 15-17" Maximum Length: 17" Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold-Plated Marks: Designer Signature Non-Gem Materials: Crystal About Christian Dior The famed French fashion house was one of the elite labels who helped bring costume jewelry mainstream. While many designers chose to compliment their fashions with subtle accessories, Dior considered jewelry part of the complete look. He specifically designed pieces for his collections, not as an afterthought. Christian Dior differed from many designers with his use of jewelry. Dior believed that jewelry was as much a part of fashion as clothing. The jewelry for each look was designed in detail for his collections, without worry of undermining the clothing. By 1948, Dior had opened a fashion house called “Dior Costume Jewelry” in Germany in 1948. In 1957, Christian Dior died at the age of 52, leaving Yves Saint Laurent as creative director. Saint Laurent then took control of jewelry design for Christian Dior SE.