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Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Diamond Sapphire Crystals Double Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Diamond Sapphire Blue Navy Crystals Double Triangle Arrow
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Glow Interlocked Intertwined Twist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Glow Interlocked Intertwined Twist Knot Modernist Clip Earrings
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Emerald Gripoix Diamond Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Emerald Green Gripoix Diamond Shape Sparking Crystals Chunky
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Sparkling Crystal Octagon Square Chunky Statement Clip Earrings
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Octagon Turquoise Long Interlocked Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Octagon Rectangle Turquoise Light Blue Pendant Long Interlocked Knot
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Octagon Square Openwork Mesh Statement Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Octagon Square Openwork Mesh Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Pearl Flower Sunburst Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Square Arrow Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Crystals Square Circle Arrow Triangle Pendant Modernist
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Triangle Square Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Triangle Arrow Square Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Most
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Large Circle Intertwined Openwork Filigree Dome Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Circle Round Intertwined Curled Openwork Filigree Dome Modernist
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Relief Heart Openwork Chunky
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Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gripoix Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gripoix Crystals Diamond Triangle Pendant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gripoix Emerald Moon Crystals Crescent Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Rectangle Crystals Moon Crescent Pendant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Crystals Double Water Drop Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this
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Vintage 1980s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Heart Amethyst Crystal Triangle Oval Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Crystal Heart Triangle Oval Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Wreath Water Drop Crystals Sapphire Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Signed "Chr. Dior 1964" at
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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Double Side Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Navy Blue Green Red Cabochon Crystals
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Elegant Chunky Statement
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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Turquoise Egyptian Revival Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Massive Egyptian Revival Turquoise Emerald Pink Crystals
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Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Gripoix Diamond Crystal Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Red Ruby Gripoix Diamond Crystals Adjustable Ribbed Omega
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Grape Fruit Charms Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very beautiful. Very rare to find. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Resin
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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Heart White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Love Heart White Beaded Pearls Cabochon Crystals Pendant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Insignia Initial Monogram Logo Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Insignia Initial Monogram Logo Circle Round Disc
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Unisex Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch, Gold Plated
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) ' at
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1990s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Round Ruby Emerald Sapphire Sunburst Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Round Circle Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This pieces dates
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Knot Glow Matte Chunky Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 3.0*2.1 cm. Weight: 11.0 g
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Ruby Cabochon Star Pentagram Heart Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Chr. Dior on the back. Material: Gold plated metal
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Red Large Interlocked Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain
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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo Black CD Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at
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1990s German Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Sapphire Water Tear Drop Crystals Omega Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very rare to find. Very beautiful. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 32
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage White Pearls Lapis Foil Crystals Beads Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Lapis Navy Cabochon Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
noticeable. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal, Stone
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlinked Crystals Bib Omega Snake Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Twist Interlocked Hoop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Twist Interlocked Hoop Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Orange Cabochon Irregular Spiral Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
pair of clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin. Size
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval White Pearl Rectangle Circle Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Crystals Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 38 *1.5 cm. Pendant: 2.4
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Logo CD Monogram Hallmark Classic Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 1.7*1.3 cm
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s CD Logo Monogram Crystals Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Iconic CD Logo Monogram Crystals Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Pearl Oval White Rectangle Circle Crystals Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones, Faux pearl. Size
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Marble Water Drop Black Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Tear Water Drop Black Enamel Crystals Pendant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Circle Shining Pearl Crystals Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Circle Shining Pearl Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Black Crystals Octagon Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Gripoix Black Enamel Crystals Octagon Rectangle Chunky
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Modernist
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Wing Petal Floral Blossom Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful pair of rhinestone clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Spiral Circle Dome Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Spiral Circle Dome Red Blue
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Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Heart White Pearls Rectangle Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Heart Love White Beads Pearls Rectangle Circle Crystals
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s CD Logo Monogram Circle Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Crystals Long Fire Croissant Swirl Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Long Fire Croissant Crystals Swirl Openwork Modernist Brooch
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Crystals White Oval Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is around 50 years old
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Long White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Modernist
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

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Christian Dior Gold Plated For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate christian dior gold plated for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold Plate, Gold and Gilt Metal — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 153 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a christian dior gold plated may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a christian dior gold plated has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Christian Dior and John Galliano for Christian Dior are consistently popular. Take a look at a christian dior gold plated featuring Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a christian dior gold plated for sale for women should be easy, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Christian Dior Gold Plated?

The price for a christian dior gold plated starts at $95 and tops out at $5,325 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $473.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.