This beautiful and rare necklace was created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hint of oxidisation to one link, a tiny element of ‘smokiness’ to the tip of one teardrop stone and behind one round stone, the tiniest scuff on one pearl. These elements are only visible upon very close examination. They do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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The Details...
This necklace is constructed from old gold plated metal. It is detailed with colourless round and large teardrop shaped rhinestones, which are multi-faceted and claw set. The necklace also features faux pearls too. The necklace fastens with an 'S' clasp and an open link chain. It features a safety chain too. The necklace is adjustable in length - measuring 42cm at its shortest and 50cm at its longest length. It is signed - an oval cartouche, stamped with 'CHRISTIAN DIOR BY MITCHEL MAER', can be found on the reverse of the 'S' clasp.
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A Short History...
This necklace can be dated to the 1950s, as the London based designer Mitchel Maer produced jewellery for the House of Dior between 1952 and 1956. His bold rhinestone creations for the house were popular, as they particularly complimented the couture evening wear designed by Dior during the decade. Today, they are most collectable because they were created during Christian Dior's lifetime. Also, Maer's designs for Dior are scarce because he only produced pieces for the house over a period of 5 years.
Wear it With...
The rhinestones in this piece sparkle so brightly - making it the perfect formal wear accompaniment.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
These lovely examples of mid-century enamel jewellery were most likely created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These glamorous drop earrings were made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These lovely earrings are a shimmering example of early Kenneth Jay Lane jewellery and date from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - These earrings are in excellent condition. However, it appears that a drop has been removed from below each earring at some point in their lifetime.
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Featuring shimmering rhinestones, these sophisticated earrings date from the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A wonderful example of Christian Dior's 1980s classic gold plated jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These earrings are a great example of Napier's style and craftsmanship. They are for pierced ears and were made in the late 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These dramatic earrings were created in France by the Kalinger company in the 1980s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These wonderful earrings were created by Kramer of New York in the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age and a tiny element of oxidisation to the gaps between the rhinestones above the pearls. These aspects do not detract from the appeal of the earrings and are only visible upon very close inspection.
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These pretty 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful coral coloured glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were designed in the 1980s by Claire Dévé.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One small metal cap is missing from the end of a bead. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These lovely earrings combine cut steel tassels from the 1800s with screw-backs from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny elements of rusting to the cut steel beads. There are also 4 tassels on one earring and 5 tassels on another. These elements are barely noticible and do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These elegant and evocative earrings are constructed from the early plastic Galalith.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These earrings are a great example of Monet's style and craftsmanship. They are clip on and were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These classic 1950s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Good - Some oxidisation to the outer metal edges of the earrings. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These rare and pretty clip on earrings were created in 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful and rare necklace was created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hint of oxidisation to one link, a tiny element of ‘smokiness’ to the tip of one teardrop stone and behind one round stone, the tiniest scuff on one pearl. These elements are only visible upon very close examination. They do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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