Iconic Sixties Jewelry: Christian Dior's Snail Earrings & Brooch with 6.74 crt Diamonds

Here we have a very unusual and yet iconic piece of the Sixties. Iconic in size, in materials used and in its signature, Christian Dior! We have been browsing many Vogues and Elles from the sixties but weren't able to find even a resembling piece. The shapes are that of snails. Their bodies made from silver and covered with burgundy colour suede. At the back the artist has used 18K gold to finish the piece. Also set in yellow gold are the 43 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of a bit less than 7.00 crt, that are spread over the snails.