Gold sautoir, 'Muslim Prayer Bead' necklace, Cartier

Composed of a line of polished and fluted gold beads, accented with knot motifs, the pendant of gold corded wire design supported by a motif inscribed with Arabic letters, inner length approximately 690mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks, case stamped Cartier.

Cf.: F. Chaille, The Cartier Collection; Jewelry, Paris, 2007, pgs. 11 and 289, for an illustration of a necklace of similar design.

Signed Cartier, numbered 05647. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Signs of wear and scratches to the metal consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 164 grams. Case stamped Cartier Paris 13 Rue de la Paix, London 175 New Bond Street, New York 653 6th Avenue.
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This model was first created by Cartier in 1947 under the name 'Arabic Sautoir'; it continued to be produced until the 1970s as the 'Muslim Prayer Bead' necklace.