- 457
Amethyst, turquoise and diamond bracelet, Cartier, 1954
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, Amethyst, Turquoise and diamond
Designed as five rows of amethyst and two rows of turquoise beads, to a star-shaped clasp, set at the centre with an hexagonal amethyst within a turquoise and diamond border, accented with circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 210mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.
Provenance
Sotheby's, The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, Geneva, Friday 3rd April 1987, Lot 139.
Condition
Signed Cartier Paris. Numbered 07966. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold with French assay marks. Pricipal amethyst deep violet, with minor abrasions to facet edge. Amethyst beed medium purple, some abrasions and pits to surface. Turquoise of opaque light blue and opaque medium bluish green, some stones with discoloration. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.60 - 1.00 carats, stones bright and lively. Clasp secure. Some abrasions to metal commensurate with age and wear. Overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Duchess had a love for the colour combination of amethyst and turquoise. In the 1987 sale there were five lots which used these stones, dating from 1947 to 1950, all created by Cartier. Possibly the most recognisable of all these lots was a bib necklace by Cartier which she was pictured wearing at the Gala ball in Versailles, in June 1953.
This lot is accompanied by a photograph of the Duchess of Windsor wearing lot 457, signed by Ralph Destino, Chairman of Cartier Inc. in 1997. This was presented to the owner upon the commission of lot 458.