Dior Celebrates 10 Years of the Rose des Vents Jewelry Collection With New Pieces

Les Rhumbs, Christian Dior’s childhood home set on the windswept cliffs of Normandy, takes its name from a naval term denoting the 32 divisions of a compass rose. Dior Joaillerie Artistic Director Victoire de Castellane drew inspiration from a mosaic wind rose that guards the entrance to the villa for her classic Rose des Vents medallions, now celebrating their tenth anniversary. 

Bordered in rice-grain gold reminiscent of a navigator’s rope, each protective amulet features an eight-pointed gold star (incidentally, the founder’s lucky number) adorned with diamonds and colorful gemstones like opal, onyx, and malachite. The latest Rose des Vents collection highlights a range of ear cuffs, brooches, and necklaces that join these precious charms, in addition to the founder’s other favorite motifs, such as the moon and stars, florals, and bees.