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 elegant earrings, featuring beautiful opaline glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful Jade inspired green glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The screw back mechanisms on these earrings are slightly different from each other, indicating that one of them is perhaps not original to the earrings. This is only apparent upon very close examination. It does not affect the appearance of the earrings when they are worn and both mechanisms work well.
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Classic and stylish, these delicate hoop earrings for pierced ears are a wardrobe essential.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1950s earrings were most likely made in Italy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These whimsical and stylish 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small flaw in the enamel at the base of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These modernist design 1970s earrings are by the American company Napier. They are clip on.
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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Fashion forward and striking, these earrings are a stylish 1980s Yves Saint Laurent design. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These glamorous earrings were created in the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little aging to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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These classic earrings were created by the American Ciner company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These 1960s, clip on earrings feature bright rhinestones and were created by Bellini.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some minor discolouration to the surface of a faux pearl. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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These striking earrings feature shimmering crystals and date from the 1930s. They were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring shimmering rhinestones, these sophisticated earrings date from the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish clip on earrings were created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the plating at the centre of the cross design. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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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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