Christian Dior (1905-1957) was an influential French fashion designer. In the 1950's, Dior jewelry was produced by Kramer (in the 1950's), Henkel & Grosse (from 1955) and Mitchel Maer (from 1952-1956). In 1955, Swarovski and Christian Dior developed the iridescent aurora borealis stone Licensed Dior jewelry continues to be produced.