-SPECIAL- “Christian Dior”17-18AW Crystal pavé CD bee double-sided ring

Since the House’s founding, Christian Dior has carefully passed down symbols of good fortune—stars and bees—together with the beauty of its attire. We are pleased to present this special piece, in which historical codes and a vibrant couture spirit have been condensed down to the fingertips.

Set with countless clear crystals across a wide antique-gold-toned ring, this piece features two signature emblems—BEE and CD—on the sculptural spherical motif at the front. Depending on the viewing angle, you can enjoy a different expression each time.

Of particular note is the dual-sided structure of the sphere set on the front. One side depicts the bee in three-dimensional form, a symbol inherited as part of the House’s legacy; the other side presents an openwork CD motif. Unlike a typical ring that fixes a single decoration at the front, these two codes intersect depending on the movement of your hand and the angle from which you view it—creating a sense of depth reminiscent of wearing a small object.

The clear crystals are not limited to the sphere; they are also applied densely to the ring portion that extends from the front to both sides. Fine sparkling points trace a continuous brilliance in harmony with the movement of your hand. By subtly varying the size of the decorative stones as they are laid, natural contours are formed on the surface—finishing in a distinct sense of dimensionality that feels unmistakably like couture jewelry, not merely a one-note flash.

The gold-toned metal is given a restrained antique-like hue, so the crystals’ brilliance does not come across as overly sweet. Instead, a deep, substantial richness emerges, adding a sense of history to the glamour. The ring is designed to gradually increase in width toward the front; while naturally embracing the voluminous sphere, its smooth inner surface that follows the finger is considered for a comfortable fit when worn.

Inside, the ring bears the DIOR engraving in a refined serif typeface, along with the letter M indicating the size. On the exterior, while the crystals and motifs are boldly displayed, the inside is kept succinct—an aesthetic sense that is unmistakably the House’s. Rather than placing the logo in a flat, straightforward manner, the fact that the bee and CD are incorporated into the ring’s structural form is a value unique to this piece.

This piece is from the 2017 to 2018 fall/winter season, created when Maria Grazia Chiuri re-edited Dior’s historical symbols into contemporary attire. It aligns with the composition of the sphere-shaped antique metal rings and costume jewelry featuring bees and lucky motifs, launched in the same period. It can be seen as a symbolic existence representing the way she presented jewelry in the House—chosen freely, layered at will, and reflecting one’s personal intent through one’s style.

Worn alone with a tailored jacket or a crisp, refined shirt, it can add a sculptural accent to a classic look. Paired with a long dress or a flowing blouse, it elevates the crystals’ glamour in a particularly elegant way. For those who wish to enjoy the House’s history and playfulness as a single piece of decoration—regardless of gender or conventional notions of jewelry—this is a piece we especially recommend you experience in hand.

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