The Basilica Santa Maria Novella.
Its like salt and pepper: its about seasoning things, the designer offered.
Just because the stones are real doesnt mean jewelry has to be boring and bourgeois.

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A smattering of couture looks made for this presentation also reprised the house signature.
The 18th century wallpaper has been transformed into print for the Christian Dior high jewelry collection.
I look at reality, and then I keep it flou and think of it like a dream.

The Basilica Santa Maria Novella.
The Diorama Foret Enchantee necklace.
The necklace on the runway.
The piece is anchored by a 16.16-carat emerald-cut emerald set amid tiny branches.

The 18th century wallpaper has been transformed into print for the Christian Dior high jewelry collection.
It also called for compressing about four years worth of work some 6,500 hours into just under 18 months.
Spot the minianture owls, in tonal white lacquer.
An openwork diamond necklace, with pave creatures.

The Diorama Forêt Enchantée necklace.
A look from the show.
I like getting to the truth behind memory, De Castellane mused.
Its like an obsession that Im happy to share.

The necklace on the runway.
Because, ultimately, for me designing jewelry is always more about obsession than passion.

Spot the minianture owls, in tonal white lacquer.

An openwork diamond necklace, with pavé creatures.

A look from the show.

A look from the show.

A look from the show.