A vintage agate belt, Christian Dior. Features green suede with an agate in centre held by six gold tone claws. Total length 88 cm. Width of belt 7.5 cm. Dimensions of agate 7.9 x 6.6 cm. Christian Dior believed that jewellery was as much a part of fashion as clothing. Dior's jewellery was designed in detail for each of his collections, not as a discreet finishing touch, but rather as a statement, without worry of undermining the clothing. The French fashion house was one of the elite labels who helped bring costume jewellery mainstream.