Despite having already been treated across the world of jewelry, the theme of vanitas still inspires some. Indeed, the fascinating Gothic luxury creations by Tom Binns, Jewels of the famous Sophie (now slightly tainted) or the mystical collections / art deco Delettrez Delfina have not been able to divert Victoire de Castellane of her desire to astheticize the theme of death for Dior Jewelry.
At 8 place Vendôme, the flower of summer would have gone, giving way to more serious subject, namely a turnaround time of life. Under the name “Kings and Queens”, the owner of the premises has decided to tell us a story of futility and eternity, time passes and things that remain.
Dior Jewelry - Kings and Queens
Therefore, no matter if the skulls carved in multiple gemstones (opal, jade, obsidian) recall the models with the brand made famous by Sophie Levy, Victoire de Castellane reaching to forget them by grafting his own in the heart of a spellbinding narration.
Like the family jewels with through the ages, these fabulous creations with Dior, it is true, much more valuable than aesthetic: they seem steeped in history, of timeless symbols, which give the gem an eternal. That is what the designer wanted to evoke with this new collection: the man passes, while the remaining jewel, handed down from generation to generation.
But if these multiple pieces of high fantasy are also hypnotic, thanks also to the richness of their details. Each skull is a set of micro fine ornaments incredible … Whether the earrings, the majestic tiara or the arabesque strawberries, each element seems to have received attention watchmaker, transforming these mini diamond jewelry works of art.
Dior Jewelry - Kings and Queens
In addition, to give still more soul to this collection, it was decided that the king and queen are inseparable. Ring and pin and go hand in hand, becoming united by the indestructible bond of marriage that the marketing allure of fairy tale for adults.
By linking knowledge of emergency and existential questions, Victoire de Castellane manages once more to make the casket Dior Jewelry some futilities unaffordable devilishly desirable.
