From the Vault: Exceptional Signed Jewels

From the Vault: Exceptional Signed Jewels

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Cartier

Group of Three Hardstone, Enamel and Diamond Dress Clips, France

Auction Closed

March 7, 08:35 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Designed as ladybugs, two with carved coral bodies and one with a carved turquoise body, the spots bezel-set with round diamonds, applied with black enamel accents.

  • Length of coral clips ¾ inch, length of turquoise clip ⅞ inch
  • Signed Cartier Paris, numbered 34920, 34928 and C13952
  • French assay and maker's marks
  • 18 karat gold
  • Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials
Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials.

For brooches of similar design, see Cartier: Style and History, the catalogue for the exhibition at Salon d'Honneur of the Grand Palais, Paris, page 352.