Fine and Important Aquamarine and diamond aigrette tiara, Cartier, 1912

Centring on a cushion-shaped aquamarine within an arched surround of interlaced open work scrolls millegrain set with circular- and rose-cut diamonds, surmounted by a pear-shaped aquamarine, signed Cartier Paris, Londres, New York.

Aquamarines estimated to weigh approximately 18.00 (pear-shaped) and 20.00 carats (cushion-shaped) as gauged in the mounting, well matched in colour, lively stones with good brilliance. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 25.00 - 30.00 carats, generally H-K colour, VS-I clarity. Signs of wear commensurate with age. One rare piece of an impressive parure. In good condition.
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