French, strongly attributed to Christian Dior, circa 1950, probably designed by Roger Jean-Pierre and made by Francis Winter, designed in the early 19th century style, set with round rhinestones in elaborate dog tooth settings, suspending a large pear shaped rhinestone and flanked on either side by two stylized sections, each of which detaches to be worn as a brooch, the clasp stamped "Made in France", otherwise unsigned.

approximately 15 in. long

Necklace in the same style, by Christian Dior, sold at Doyle New York, Nov 16th, 2004, lot 3180 Estate of Shirley and Harold Brenner, Cary NC and formerly of Studio City, California and New York

Similar necklace featured in the book "Christian Dior, 1905-1957, 1987, p. 189" by Giroud. An exceptionally rare necklace, this choker with detachable clip brooches is one of the finest examples of very early Dior bijoux to come onto the auction market.

In excellent estate condition with normal, expected wear associated with careful use.

$400 - 600