-SPECIAL- "Christian Dior” 2015-16 UltraDior sculpted double pearl ring

Since its founding, Christian Dior has unified couture’s structural precision and feminine elegance into a single form, and has given the classical element of pearls a new character with each era. We are pleased to present a special piece that blurs the line between jewelry and object.

With lustrous gold-tone metal wrapped in a bandlike pattern, and white resin pearls of varying sizes nestled into three-dimensional curved lines, this piece is beautiful in its very construction.

Starting from the refinement of pearls that symbolize Dior, rather than fixing the front like a typical single-pearl ring, it completes the ring portion that encircles the finger and the decorative portion as one continuous form by strikingly intersecting wide metal lines.

One side features a bold large pearl, while the other side is set with a pearl a size smaller, creating a light, rhythmic effect that cannot be achieved through left-right symmetry. The width and angle of the metal encasing each pearl also vary, so the appearance of the pearls and the reflection of the gold differ depending on your viewing angle. Though it is substantial in scale, the structure leaves ample negative space—so it never becomes overly heavy, and instead brings both clear presence and a sense of lightness to your hand.

A distinctive aspect of the design is that, rather than placing the pearls on a pedestal, they are held within flowing metal curves. The soft lustrous spherical pearls contrast beautifully with the hard, near-mirror-like brilliance of the gold tone. This is where the added value of the UltraDior line is condensed: while retaining the impression of classical pearls, the piece is transformed into an architectural, modern form.

On the exterior, a small Dior engraving is present. Rather than presenting the logo prominently from the front, it is placed so that it appears modestly depending on the ring’s orientation and the movement of the hand. Because the brand expression is restrained relative to the scale of the decoration, the balance is especially appealing: you can enjoy the satisfaction of wearing Dior while letting the design itself take center stage.

This style appears in UltraDior collection materials published in 2015, and there are distribution records for the same model in early 2016 as well; therefore, it is generally positioned around 2015 to 2016. Although it coincides with the final period of Raf Simons’ tenure, since we cannot confirm definitive materials indicating an individual designer, this is presented as a line piece that symbolizes UltraDior.

On the gold-tone surface, you can see fine scuffs from wear; however, the three-dimensional contours and the pearls’ soft luster are well preserved, making it part of the depth unique to fashion jewelry that has had the passage of time.

We particularly recommend this to those who want more than merely neatly styled classical pearls, or to those who wish to incorporate a sculptural accent into their hands. Even wearing just one piece can clearly refine the overall impression of your styling. While the decoration is striking, the color palette is limited to gold and milky white, making it easy to incorporate naturally into everyday attire.

For styling, pairing it with sharp blazers or well-tailored shirts will lend the pearls’ elegance a more modern edge. If you add it to flowing dresses or long skirts, the metal’s structural character will add a tasteful tension to the entire outfit. By not layering the rings excessively and wearing it as a single piece, the distinctive curves and negative space unique to UltraDior stand out even more—making it a piece that presents an elegant hand look without limiting it to any specific gender.

We would be delighted if you take this opportunity.