Attractive jadeite and ruby necklace/belt, Cartier, 1930

Composed of two strands of alternating jadeite and ruby beads,  to a clasp designed as two jadeite engraved plaques highlighted with carved and cabochon rubies, length approximately 760mm, signed Cartier London.

Exhibitions:

Retrospective Louis Cartier, Masterworks of Art Deco, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1982, No. 96

G. Chazal, L'Art de Cartier, Musée du Petit Palais, Paris, 1989, P. 148, No. 344

G. Chazal, 'L'Art de Cartier', Academia Valentina, Rome, 1990 p. 101. No. 163 'El Arte Cartier', 14 April-18 July 1999, Mexico, 1999, p. 159, illustrated.

Literature:

Cf: Catalogue of L'art de Cartier' exhibit at the Musée du Petit Palais

Cf: Alexandra Rhodes and Stefano Papi 'Famous Jewelry Collectors', Thames & Hudson, described under the special section for the collection of Ganna Walska.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Signed Cartier London. Jade and ruby beads very well matched in colour, few scratches and nicks. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, in good condition.
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This belt was originally designed by Cartier London as a double strand bracelet and was later transformed into its present state. It was sold to Ganna Walksa in 1931.