MIDCENTURY –Signed GROSSE for CHRISTIAN DIOR Brooch 
 
A striking signed gold-plated French-German brooch from 1960 featuring a highly stylised fan and rope shape. The history of Grosse and Christian Dior jewelry is a fascinating story of collaboration and luxury craftsmanship. Grosse, a German jewelry manufacturer founded in 1907, became renowned for its intricate costume jewelry and innovative techniques. In 1955, Grosse began a pivotal partnership with the French fashion house Christian Dior. This collaboration was instrumental in defining Dior's jewelry line, combining Grosse's expertise in high-quality, handcrafted pieces with Dior's visionary designs and iconic aesthetic. Together, they produced elegant and sophisticated pieces that complemented Dior's haute couture collections, setting new standards in fashion jewelry during the mid-20th century. The partnership, which lasted until the late 1980s, resulted in some of the most coveted jewelry of the era, known for its meticulous attention to detail, quality, and the unique fusion of French chic and German precision.
Safety clasp.
 
MATERIAL: Gold-plated base metal 
 
AGE: 1960
 
CONDITION: 
Very good- Surface wear commensurate with age and use. 
 
SIZE:
Height: 4 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
 
WEIGHT:
12.13g
 
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.