There are jewels that catch the eye, and then there are masterworks that stop time entirely. Sourced from the golden age of haute couture and bearing the coveted Kramer of New York signature for DIOR, this 1950s statement clip-on pair is an archival masterpiece. Commissioned during Kramer’s legendary collaborative tenure working directly with Christian Dior to produce runway jewellery for the House of Dior, this piece represents the absolute pinnacle of mid-century design. Measuring a substantial, commanding 4.8 cm by 4.8 cm, these rare jewels possess an arresting physical presence that commands the room before you even speak.
 
The Color of Rare Light: A Masterclass in Green
The shade of green captured within these crystals is nothing short of an optical miracle. Sitting suspended on a breathtaking spectrum between a vibrant, sun-drenched peridot and a deep, electric springtime chartreuse, this hue is notoriously difficult to achieve. While lesser greens can easily veer into harshness or artificiality, this tone is luminous, alive, and profoundly rare - the high-fashion equivalent of unearthing a flawless fancy-coloured green diamond. It is the ultimate expression of luxury: a colour that feels both daring and impossibly refined, shimmering with internal fire from every angle.
 
An extraordinary, luminous green runs through these statement earrings: the golden freshness of peridot, the clarity of apple green and deeper flashes of leaf green that emerge as the facets turn.
 
It is the kind of colour you remember after the jewellery has been put away.
 
Architectural Construction & Materiality
Every millimeter of this nearly 5 cm architectural statement is engineered with uncompromising mid-century precision:
The Swarovski Crystal Brilliance: Each teardrop and round crystal is a premium, high-grade Swarovski stone, meticulously faceted to maximize light refraction. They possess a crystalline bedazzlement that rivals fine mined gemstones; worn against the skin, they project the unmistakable aura of multi-million-dollar rare diamonds and fancy-colored gems.
 
The Exquisite Prong-Setting: The stones are individually and securely prong-set in rich, heavy-gauge warm gold-plated metal. The reverse reveals a masterful, open-backed construction that allows light to flood through the stones from behind, intensifying their incandescent glow.
 
The Dior-Associated Provenance: The reverse of each piece proudly bears the authentic cartouche stamp of Kramer of New York, validating its historical connection to the ateliers of Christian Dior during the revolutionary 1950s couture era.
 
Styling
Worn, they have the lavish visual presence associated with fine jewellery: substantial scale, precisely defined stone shapes and concentrated brilliance. Their particular magic is the combination of colour and light. Even from a distance, the green registers; closer, the arrangement reveals itself in layers.
 
Imagine them above the neckline of an ivory silk gown, with the hair swept away from the ears. In the softer light of dinner, the gold-tone settings lend warmth to the green. A turn towards someone speaking brings another bright succession of reflections. They become part of the conversation before anyone asks where you found them.
 
For evening, black velvet would give their luminous colour extraordinary depth. Midnight-blue silk would make the green feel freshly unexpected. An unembellished champagne sari would offer a beautiful expanse of quiet colour around their intricate, sparkling forms.
 
Their modernity is equally persuasive. A sharply cut cream jacket, an open neckline, hair tucked behind the ears: the generous proportions bring confidence to simple tailoring. There is enough ornament here to build an entire look around the earrings alone.
 
For the collector, the attraction is wonderfully specific. An extraordinary piece of DIOR. This shade of green. This rounded, almost floral abundance. These pear-shaped stones, arranged with such energy around their glittering centres. And the pleasure of turning them over to find the name of a distinguished vintage jewellery maker.
 
Pieces carrying the dual pedigree of Kramer of New York and its direct Dior design lineage, preserved in this pristine, brilliant condition from the 1950s, are vanishingly rare. Securing this extraordinary pair for your vault is an investment in immortal style - an heirloom-grade treasure designed for the collector who demands nothing less than absolute perfection.
 
Era: 1950s
KRAMER of New York for DIOR 
Finish: Triple gold plated gilt metal, premium Swarovski crystals
Condition: Excellent! No damage or defect. Please see close up videos for quality assurance.
Approximate dimensions: 4.8 cm x 4.8 cm
Sourced from London, England.