Lot 1683
  • 1683

DIAMOND, EMERALD AND ONYX PENDENT NECKLACE, 'PANTHÈRE', CARTIER

Estimate
2,200,000 - 3,200,000 HKD
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Description

The pendant designed as a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond panther head, embellished with onyx spots and pear-shaped emerald eyes, suspending brilliant-cut diamond tassels to a similarly-set neckchain, mounted in platinum, length approximately 455mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

Signed Cartier, numbered UC0103. With French maker's mark, stamped PT950 and with French assay mark for platinum, tongue stamped OR for white gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 16.00 - 18.00 carats in total are on average E - F colour, VVS - VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. Emeralds are of medium dark green colour and medium strong saturation, under 10x magnification, there are a few minor typical inclusions and one tiny scratch. Onyxes are in very good condition. Signs of minor wear to the metal. Overall in very good condition.
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