1960s Vintage Clip On Earrings

Timeless classic. Gold plated stylised clip-on earrings, inspired by regal elegance, embellished with emerald green gripoix set in a clear round-cut Swarovski crystal surround, signed Grosse. Grosse created jewellery for Christian Dior. In 1869 Paris master glass-maker Augustina Gripoix began making crystals by pouring melted glass paste (pate de verre) into press moulds and achieved purity of colour, transparency and shine. Coco Chanel was a loyal client of Madame Gripoix for many decades. Gold plate, lucite and Swarovski crystals, 1.5 cm ABOUT THE DESIGNER Founded in 1907, Henkel and Grosse of Germany were manufacturers of high-quality pieces. Grosse granted Christian Dior the rights for the manufacturing and distribution of its costume jewellery collection in 1955. PRODUCT CODE: WER001810