Jadeite, ruby, lacquer and diamond clip, 'Stirrup', Cartier, circa 1925

Composed of carved jadeite highlighted with single-cut diamonds, surmounted with pavé-set circular- and single-cut diamonds, accented with black enamel lines and two ruby beads, signed Cartier, numbered.

Cf: Judy Rudoe, Cartier: 1900-1939, London, 1997, pg. 321 for an example of a stirrup brooch.

Rubies and jadeite of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby or jadeite of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Please note due to printing constraints the colour of the jadeite in the catalogue may not be an exact representation of the colour as the item itself. Accompanied by GGTL short report no. 15-B-3578, stating that the jadeite is of natural origin, with no indications of treatment (A jade). Signed Cartier, numbered 8870. Jadeite green of medium strong saturation with typical inclusions. Rubies well matched in colour, purplish red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, a few surface reaching. Some loss to enamel. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 1.30 - 1.80 carat. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 26 grams.
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Accompanied by a gemmological report.