-SPECIAL- “Christian Dior” 80’s-90’s Vintage botanical leaf rhinestone pendant necklace

Since its founding in 1946, Christian Dior has translated the artistry of couture and its delicate eye for plants into jewelry. We are pleased to present a truly exceptional piece from this heritage.

This piece captures the vitality of nature in an elegant expression of metal.

Set in a lustrous gold-tone metal pendant top, a leaf motif is arranged with multiple leaves spreading left and right around a slender stem—creating an organic flow as if capturing a single plant. The leaves are formed in relief through casting, and a fine guilloché-like texture is applied to the surface, revealing subtle shadows that cannot be expressed by a smooth metal finish alone.

The negative space between the leaves lends lightness to the overall motif, while the gold’s shine and fine surface variations reveal different expressions depending on the angle of the light. The finishing is thoughtfully crafted even on the reverse side of the pendant. This is where the appeal of Christian Dior jewelry from the era truly lives on: not only the radiance you see from the front, but also the sense of dimensionality and the care in the sculptural details when you hold it in your hands.

Clear line stones placed along the tips of the leaves and around their contours are not set to fully cover the motif; instead, they are attached sparsely in a way that follows the plant’s shape. As a result, while the warm tone of the gold is preserved, you can enjoy an understated brilliance that seems to catch the light with every movement. Possessing a sense of glamour without becoming overly sweet, the piece beautifully harmonizes the structural quality of metal with the softness of nature.

The chain features a delicate construction made of closely set small links, highlighting the statement presence of the pendant while offering a supple fit that naturally follows the curve of the neck. The clasp is a fold-over style, with metal links incorporated at the connection points that evoke the CD logo. And on the surface, there is a raised embossed engraving of Chr. Dior. The result is a finish that allows you to appreciate the brand’s design intent with care—from the pendant to the clasp itself.

Key clues to its era are the three-dimensional engraved Chr. Dior on the clasp, the connecting component reminiscent of the CD logo, and the cast structure that retains the guilloché-like surface texture. These are characteristics seen in Christian Dior costume jewelry from the 1980s through the early 1990s, positioning it as an original vintage piece from around 1980 to 1995. At the time, Dior transformed couture-inspired motifs such as plants and flowers into bold metal embellishments, creating jewelry that came to resemble an objet within an ensemble.

Presented here as part of the MOOD Special Collection, this is not merely a chain necklace. It is a work that brings together the appeal cultivated by the Maison’s jewelry atelier—casting, surface finishing, stone setting, and hardware design—so you can appreciate it as a unified creation. In addition to the grace of the plant motif, the substantial metal thickness and the sculptural arrangement of the leaves provide a confident sense of presence. Simply by placing it at your chest, it brings depth and refinement to your look.

We especially recommend it for those who seek a distinctive background in vintage jewelry, or for anyone looking for an accessory that leaves an impression simply by being worn. Rather than limiting it to glamorous occasions, you can incorporate it into everyday, simple styling—allowing the softness of nature’s motifs and Christian Dior’s signature decorative sensibility to be adopted effortlessly.

For styling, simply adding it over a simple shirt or tailored jacket will draw the eye to the neckline while keeping the overall look polished. Paired with dresses or no-collar tops, the flow of the leaf motif will be naturally enhanced. Even when incorporated into a genderless jacket style, the gold sheen adds just the right amount of glamour. Enjoy it as a single main centerpiece while keeping other accessories more restrained—this is a piece you will be able to treasure for years, one that clearly showcases the couture-like decorative sensibility of Christian Dior and the unique presence of vintage jewelry.

We invite you to seize this opportunity.