{"title":"Grosse","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"a-vintage-grosse-dior-brutalist-brooch-1966-copy","title":"Vintage Grossé (Dior) Amethyst Brutalist Brooch, 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Product Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a striking brutalist brooch by Grosse, the renowned German jewellery maker who produced for Christian Dior. Signed and dated 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three-dimensional brooch features raw-cut amethyst crystals in purple hues, set within bold, sculptural gold-plated metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic 1960s brutalist design with textured, abstract forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brooch has a secure rollover clasp and is in very good condition commensurate with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 5 cm x 5 cm | 2\" x 2\" approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrutalism as an architectural form - industrial materials, rugged textures - first emerged in the mid 20th century and became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrutalist jewellery is typified by abstract designs with large expanses of gold or silver work, often jagged; the movement focused on the materials with textured pattern over purely decorative design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note this is a vintage brooch and there is only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenkel and Grossé\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in the famous goldsmith town of Pforzheim in Germany in the early 20th century by \u003cspan\u003eHeinrich Henkel and Florentin Grossé. The company quickly became known for its  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh quality costume jewellery and soon had contracts with Harrods and Saks in New York; designers, including Elsa Schiaparelli and Jeanne Lanvin, worked with the company in Paris and Hollywood stars such as Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo wore their jewellery. After the Second World War the firm became known as Grossé. Their jewels were stocked in Christian Dior's boutique in the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1955 Christian Dior granted Grossé the exclusive license to manufacture his jewellery designs and the company manufactured their own jewellery together with jewellery for Dior. The jewellery was very high quality, made from gold plated and rhodium plated metal. Grossé held the license to manufacture Dior jewellery for 50 years, until 2005, when the company was taken over by Dior. Today, Grossé jewellery is becoming extremely sought after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor delivery information, including international charges, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePayment and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can make payment on line via credit or debit card, or via PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details about how we safeguard your information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"annabeljames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56849234526582,"sku":"25403","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/9487\/2377\/files\/GrosseBrutalistbrooch_Large_add03d5d-c1b8-4ce8-90f6-fdf44fa62e8d.jpg?v=1765482687"},{"product_id":"vintage-grosse-silver-tone-blue-crystal-earrings","title":"Vintage Rhodium-Plated Blue Crystal Clip Earrings, Signed GROSSE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eSing the Blues with this exquisite pair of earrings signed Grossé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rhodium-plated earrings are set with nine faceted crystals, arranged in a sleek 3 x 3 grid and graduating through aquamarine, cornflower blue and deep sapphire. Every facet is cut to catch the light from any angle, making them effortlessly eye-catching whether you're in natural daylight or evening candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ear clips are signed GROSSE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition, with tight, secure ear clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eDimensions: 0.33 x 0.33 inches | 0.8 x 0.8 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eThe Grossé–Dior Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eGrossé is celebrated for its 50-year exclusive partnership with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1955-2005), producing the vast majority of Dior’s high-end costume jewellery. Every piece from this era, including these earrings, was crafted in the same Pforzheim factory to the same meticulous standards as jewellery signed \"Chr. Dior.\" For collectors, this makes them a rare and highly coveted treasure.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChristian Dior (1905-1957)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated couturiers, revolutionised fashion with his 1947 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e'New Look'\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, defining post-war elegance and ultra-femininity. He introduced his first line of fashion jewellery in 1948, designed to perfectly complement his couture creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eIn 1955, Dior granted Henkel \u0026amp; Grossé the exclusive license to craft his designs, until Dior assumed full control in 2005. Jewellery from this period exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship, with gold-plated and rhodium-plated finishes, making each piece a symbol of elegance, history, and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor delivery information, including international charges, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePayment and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can make payment on line via credit or debit card, or via PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details about how we safeguard your information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"annabeljames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57857391821174,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/9487\/2377\/files\/26117GrosseBluecrystalsilverclipearringsMAIN.png?v=1778588567"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.annabeljames.co.uk\/collections\/grosse.oembed","provider":"Annabel James","version":"1.0","type":"link"}