1980s Christian Dior Crystal Pave D Logo Brooch – Silver Tone

This brooch was made for Christian Dior in the late 1980s, circa 1985 to 1989. It takes the form of a fluid, stylised D, fully set with clear pavé crystals in rhodium-plated silver-tone metal, and is marked Chr. Dior © on the reverse. The late 1980s were the last years of Marc Bohan's long tenure as artistic director, which ended in 1989.

In the 1980s fashion houses increasingly turned their initials and logos into jewellery, worn openly as a sign of taste. A crystal-set D made the Dior name the subject of the piece, in keeping with the decade's love of visible branding.

Late 1980s dressing combined strong tailoring with glamorous accessories. A sparkling brooch on a lapel or shoulder could take a suit from day to evening, an idea central to the period's power dressing.

The pavé setting covers the D completely with crystals, so the whole form sparkles. The rhodium plating gives a bright, cool finish, and the Chr. Dior © mark on the reverse identifies the maker. The roll-over safety clasp keeps the brooch secure.

Dior logo jewellery from the 1980s is sought by collectors of designer costume jewellery. This brooch, with all crystals original and intact, is a striking and wearable example.