In 1941, Verdura collaborated with Salvador Dali on a collection of five original pieces, each featuring a miniature painting by Dali and a jeweled mounting by Verdura. The collection, which was exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, inspired Verdura to continue exploring surrealist designs.  The Tendril Flame Earclips, inspired by this collaboration, are as flattering and modern today as when they were first designed.

• 18k gold