The Exceptional Savoir-faire Behind The Rose Des Vents Creations

Inspired by the mosaic decorating the garden of Christian Dior's family home in Granville, the iconic Rose des Vents Collection has flourished within the Dior Fine Jewelry collections since 2015.

 

"Rose des Vents is a metaphor for creation," explains Victoire de Castellane, Creative Director of Dior Fine Jewelry. "To create is to seek, to turn in circles, then find your cardinal direction and depart on a journey. Creation is the footprint left behind by a motionless voyage."

Rose Des Vents

Nourished by this inspiration, the artisan jeweler works gold by hand and gives it life. Both sides of these pieces require delicate precision to create the diamond-set wind rose motif in gold and select the ornamental stones.

Gleaming in pearlescent, pink, blue and green shades, each ornamental stone in the Rose des Vents Collection is unique. Inspired by a sailor's knot and the call of the sea, a gold ring of beading encircles the medallions and showcases their sparkle.

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Étoile Des Vents

Étoile des Vents opens a new streamlined chapter for the collection with a reimagining of the iconic Rose des Vents motif that removes the ornamental stones and pays tribute to Mr. Dior's lucky star.

In a succession of meticulous movements, artisans polish the gold, revealing its unique shine, and assemble the Rose des Vents motifs. An ode to the beauty of motion, each star features solitary or delicately pavé-set shimmering diamonds. These never-before-seen pieces embody exceptional creations, symbols of Dior excellence.

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Rose Céleste

In honor of Mr. Dior's superstitious nature and his passion for astrology, the Rose Céleste creations embody the light of the sun and mysticism of the moon. Through the interplay of gold, mother-of-pearl, onyx and platinum stars, the medallions turn and reveal their shine with every movement.

There are two sides to this story: a majestic chiseled yellow gold sun and a shimmering and deep moon. Paired with the Rose des Vents motifs, these symbols create an interplay of hypnotic combinations. Reflecting exceptional savoir-faire, the Rose des Vents creations are brought to life by the Dior ateliers thanks to innovative techniques, from the first gouache to the final polish, embodying the ceaseless creativity of Victoire de Castellane over the years.

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