Lot 333
  • 333

Pair of coral, onyx and diamond ear clips, Cartier

Estimate
8,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gold, platinum, onyx, coral and diamond
Each of bombĂ© design, set with carved coral and pavĂ©-set with polished onyx, brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, box stamped Cartier, one onyx deficient.

Literature

Cf: Cartier at Prague Castle: The Power of Style, Flammarion, 2010, p. 176 for a similar design from 1968.

Cf: Nadine Coleno, Amazing Cartier: Jewelry Design since 1937, Flammarion, 2009, p. 165 for a similar design from 1969.

Condition

French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Each signed Cartier Paris. Maker's mark. Numbered 4479. Secure clips. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Coral dark reddish orange, typical characteristics of coral visible, well carved, one with a chip to the top. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00-4.00 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS-SI on average. Secure clips. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. One onyx deficient.
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