Christian Dior 1980's Orchid Brooch

Christian Dior 1980's Orchid Brooch featuring a beautiful orchid design using a mixture of smooth and textured gold plate. The stylised orchid design comprises five petals with a pave set crystal centre. The brooch is signed with raised lettering 'Chr.Dior ©' with 'GERMANY' on an oval cartouche beneath. This lovely brooch from Dior has a rollover clasp and measures 4.7cm high and 4.3cm at its widest point and weighs 23.6g.

Due to their namesake, orchids are associated with fertility, virility, and sexuality. These associations, coupled with their exotic appearance, have given them a long history of being associated with love, fertility and elegance throughout various cultures and time periods.