08/25/2026
FASHION HISTORY BREAKDOWN:
Dior calls it the MĆ©daillonāFrench for a decorative medallion traditionally used to frame a portrait, miniature painting, or keepsake. The oval frame crowned with a ribbon bow can be traced back to 18th-century French interiors. It appeared on gilded mirrors, portrait frames, furniture, and decorative objects throughout the Rococo and Louis XVI periods.
In jewelry, these tiny oval frames often held the portrait of someone loved. Over the centuries, the motif has been reimagined by many different jewelry houses.
The classics already exist. We curate them for you.
Use code āMEDAILLONā to include this design in your box.