Egyptian-Style Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, diamond, black onyx and enamel bracelet, Cartier, Paris, 1929, Made by Special Order for Mrs. Cole Porter

Centering a black enameled cylinder originally fitted with a hollowed ancient faience amuletic bead in the form of the eye of the falcon god Horus, now absent, flanked by lapis lazuli discs inset with diamonds alternating with turquoise discs and anchored by 2 turquoise beads, the bracelet a flexible platinum tube of diamonds, small cabochon black onyxes and buff-topped calibré-cut turquoises, 2 missing, with barrel-shaped pavé-diamond and black enamel clasp; length 6 ¾ inches, unsigned, with French assay marks.

Cartier 1900-1939, Judy Rudoe, Harry M. Abrams Inc., The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1997, page 14 and Fig. 6, page 15.

The bracelet is set with numerous old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 13.00 carats and of approximate H-J color and VS-SI clarity. One small diamond missing at clasp. Some nicking and abrasions to the edges of the turquoise and lapis lazuli discs; about 1/5 of one lapis lazuli disc is missing on the back of the bracelet, but remains stable in its mounting. Some discoloration to the turquoise discs and beads; two buff-top turquoises are missing. There is a small amount of enameling missing at the clasp, otherwise the enameling throughout the bracelet is intact. In overall good condition. With French assay marks on clasp tongue.
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The photograph of the bracelet is from the Cartier archive, Paris, and shows the bracelet as originally designed.