266 - DIOR, CHRISTIAN

DIOR, CHRISTIAN Modell: PAMPILLE D'HIVER. Title: Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring. Origin: France, Paris. Date: Ca. 2000. Material: 750/- white gold, hallmark. EU Ring Size: 52. Weight: 35 g. Measurement: Height ring's head ca. 1.7 cm. Diamonds: Ca. 140 brillant-cut diamonds in total 1.18 ct., F-G/VS. Gemstones: 1 aquamarine in cabochon-cut and 6 aquamarine pendants in total 43 ct., ca. 184 round faceted sapphires in total 8.20 ct. in varying shades of blue. Description: Signed “Dior”, numbered “E4432”. French assay marks. In jewellery terminology, pampille refers to a pendant or freely moving decorative element. The French name of the model, translating as “Winter Pampille”, is reflected in the articulated aquamarine drops, which hang from the ring like melting icicles. The shank curves around the central aquamarine cabochon in branching, organic forms set with sapphires and diamonds. Dior has been creating Haute Joaillerie collections since 1999. Under the creative direction of Victoire de Castellane, the Maison’s jewellery has continued to draw inspiration from the world of its founding couturier. Her poetic yet contemporary designs unite couture, nature and abstract art, translating the essence of the Parisian Maison into miniature works of art. Enclosure: Original certificate with outer packaging and original box included. Purchased in 07/2007 from the Dior boutique on Place Vendôme, Paris, for €45,000 Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Inland: The lot is unsuitable for parcel shipping. Transport only by shipping company after consultation following the auction. EU: 75.00 Euro plus 14.25 Euro VAT Third country: 75.00 Euro plus 14.25 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: max. 41.65 Euro over a total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: 1.8 o/oo USA by individual arrangement after the auction. #Christian Dior #France, Paris #aquamarine #Modern Jewellery #White gold #Ring #Jewellery.