This is not an authentic Dior necklace, but rather a Dior-style necklace produced by the Shebag factory as a side project. Since some necklace components and handbag hardware use similar materials, Shebag occasionally manufactures a few jewelry pieces as well.

For the stones, we use cubic zirconia, which offers brilliant color, high hardness, and a cost that is not excessively high—though considerably more expensive than ordinary glass. Authentic Dior necklaces also use cubic zirconia with a high refractive index, but not real diamonds. Designer-brand fashion jewelry generally does not use 24K gold or genuine natural diamonds, as the fashion world changes quickly and the prices are relatively moderate.

The main body of this necklace is made of brass, with 18K gold plating. The plating is relatively thin (fashion jewelry is typically 0.1–0.5 microns), but Shebag’s plating is actually slightly thicker than the original.

Dior treats all metal surfaces that come into contact with skin with a nickel-free finish, and uses palladium plating, rhodium plating, or a clear protective coating to reduce the risk of skin allergies. Shebag has done the same here.