This Authentic Signed Christian Dior 1958 Necklace, features Sapphire Aurora Borealis Crystals Stones. Dior is a famous fashion and jewelry designer from Alchers, Paris, who in 1955 blazed a new trail by seamless fusing of fashion and jewelry. It was only made possible through the abundance, variety and brilliance of the Swarovski's Crystal and the collaboration of the Founder Daniel. Christian Dior positioned Daniel at the very pinnacle of high fashion a true testimony to the beliefs, skills and determination of Swarovski's founder Daniel who died in 1956 at the age of 93. This beautiful elegant necklace is no exception to the great work of Dior. This Elegant beauty is a showstopper and can be worn to any Gala, New Years, Wedding etc.... the necklace is marked in 2 sections: on the S hook clasp "Germany" and on the backside above the large oval teardrop pendant hallmark"Christian Dior 1958". Dior was the 1st person to use Aurora Borealis (AB) in his line of Jewelry. Necklace Measures: 16 1/2"L Teardrop Pendant measures: 2 1/2"L X 1 5/8"W Material: Gold Tone Metal, Blue and turquoise Aurora Borealis Crystals, S Gold Tone Hook Clasp Hallmark: Chr. Dior 1958 Excellent Vintage Used Condition with no stones missing and all stones are prong set