Diorama & Diorigami, an invitation to dream.
Since the first creations by Victoire de Castellane for the Maison DIOR In 1999, the collections of high-quality jewelry continued to enchant. This year, the Artistic Director perpetuates this precious legacy with Diorama & Diorigami. This unique collection serves as an elegant parenthesis between the past and present, a subtle blend of finesse and voluptuousness.
The first chapter of this odyssey, entitled Diorama, Reinterpreting the famous toile de Jouy. This dreamlike motif, an expression of French living and a symbol of the 18th century, marked the dazzling beginnings of Christian Dior. At that time, the walls of the «Colifichets» boutique were adorned with this ornamental fabric, creating an enchanting and refined universe.
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Today, Victoire de Castellane reinvents this illustrated universe through jewelry creations that invite a poetic stroll through the garden of Milly-la-Forêt. Each piece reveals miniature scenes imbued with magic. A golden rabbit leaps among hedgerows paved with sparkling diamonds, peacocks dance among branches adorned with flaming rubies, and majestic swans glide on a pond bordered by sapphires of a dazzling blue. The flora and fauna blend in a symphony of colors and volumes, recreating an Eden where foxes, squirrels, and beavers are sublimated by the intense beauty of chrysoprase.
As a transition to the second story in the collection, Diorigami, A necklace, a ring and elegant earrings also convey the lush vegetation. These pieces enrich this sumptuous selection with floral motifs and gilded foliage that blend with lush shrubs and flowerbeds adorned with jewels.
The creations are the result of an excellence in craftsmanship, embodying the virtuosity of the Ateliers de DIOR. Created using the glyptique technique, each piece is meticulously cut and engraved. The artisans bring numerous landscapes to life through a series of meticulous gestures. The lacquer, a signature process of Dior Jewelry, embellishes these dreamlike tableaux with vibrant hues. The deep green of the emerald harmonizes with the softer hues of the tsavorite garnets, creating a harmonious palette of colors.
Diorama & Diorigami It presents itself as an ode to the magic of the infinitely minute and to the splendours of the plant world, which are dear to the Maison DIOR. Each creation is an invitation to daydream, a tribute to nature and the art of detail. Victoire de Castellane once again succeeds in capturing the essence of elegance and refinement, perpetuating the rich legacy of Christian Dior while infusing it with a touch of modernity and poetry.
Thus, this new high-jewellery collection, with its finesse and voluptuousness, perfectly embodies the Maison’s spirit. DIOR, Where each jewel is a work of art in its own right, showcasing unique craftsmanship and boundless creativity.
