Aria of Jewels: the Collection of a Distinguished Lady
Cartier
Rock Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Brooch
Auction Closed
November 12, 07:46 PM GMT
Estimate
28,000 - 48,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
The rock crystal ring gathered at the sides with arrow motifs, set with old European and single-cut diamonds, accented by polished onyx, signed Cartier, partial French assay marks for platinum, numbered; circa 1924.
Accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE2013-129, dated 27 February 2014, stating that the jewel was created by Cartier Paris in 1924, together with copy of an original Cartier invoice.
Judy Rudoe, Cartier 1900-1939, New York, 1997, p. 56 for several designs for highly similar rock crystal brooches by Cartier London dated 1922 - 1923.