The 2009 Dior Fine Jewelry collection, "Reines et Rois" (Queens and Kings), named in French for "Queen and King," unveils a new jewelry collection. In this collection, Victoire de Castellane's imagination blossoms once again.

The rings and pendants feature motifs of queens and kings, embodying a magnificent worldview. This collection presents an epic theme that tells the story of a queen and king, as if time has rewound to the Middle Ages. Further accentuating this mystical world is the skull design, reminiscent of chivalry, with its "memento mori" (remember you must die) message. This bold motif isHigh Jewelrytransformed into an elegant form, a testament to Victoire de Castellane's exceptional skill.

All stones used in this collection are natural. Vibrant gemstones such as crocidolite (cat's eye), once used in medieval church decorations, jasper, believed to heal illness, and powerful jade are brought back to life through Victoire de Castellane's designs.



While Victoire de Castellane has always excelled at vibrant color palettes, here she further enhances the beauty of the natural stones and her signature design flair by setting colorless platinum and diamonds around the skulls. The craftsmanship, re-examining ancient setting techniques, maximizes the beauty of the curves that Victoire de Castellane creates. Platinum, resembling a net covering hair, crowns, and ruffs, is adorned with diamonds featuring over 20 different cuts. These delicate details further enhance the graceful appearance of the natural stone skulls, each meticulously handcrafted by a master art sculptor.

Victoire de Castellane's design prowess, which masterfully depicts imaginative narratives, and the artisans' meticulous settings that bring these to life with dramatic flair – the "Reines et Rois" collection is a true masterpiece of high jewelry, born from the fusion of their combined strengths.

"Reines et Rois"
From ¥16,695,000 to ¥52,500,000 (estimated price), not yet released in Japan.
This high jewelry collection consists of ten unique rings depicting queens and ten unique pendants themed around kings. Each natural stone skull has a distinct expression, crafted by a master art sculptor.

Dior Fine Jewelry
Christian Dior
Tel. 03-3263-2266