With royal warrants ranging from Thailand to Russia and much of Europe, it is no surprise that King Edward VII of England famously referred to Cartier as the ‘jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers’. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the firm came to dominate international jewellery design in the early 20th century under the auspices of his three enterprising sons: Louis Cartier in Paris, Pierre Cartier in New York and Jacques Cartier in London. With a roster of visionary designers such as Charles Jacqueau and Pierre Lemarchand, and charismatic creative director Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s designs articulated a wide range of influences into highly original and elegant jewels that defined their eras. Their ‘Tutti Frutti’ pieces brought carved emeralds, rubies and sapphires adapted from Indian jewels together in riotous combination from the mid 1920s, while their opulent ‘big cat’ jewels draped themselves across such legendary collectors as Barbara Hutton and the Duchess of Windsor, and became the house’s most beloved mascots. Cartier continues to inspire collectors worldwide with such design classics such as ‘Juste un Clou’ and ‘LOVE’ bracelets, as well as the versatile ‘Tank’ range of watches, and their supremely imaginative high jewellery collections.

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High Jewelry

Featuring carved emeralds and rubies, accented by cabochon sapphires and rubies, framed by old European- and single-cut diamonds, unsigned, numbered, French assay marks for platinum and gold; circa 1928.

Featuring carved emeralds and rubies, accented by cabochon sapphires and rubies, framed by old European- and single-cut diamonds, unsigned, numbered, French assay marks for platinum and gold; circa 1928. Approximate measurements: 25 x 25mm Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE2015-259, 19 November 2015: the jewel was created by Cartier Paris circa 1928

View 1 of Lot 633: Art Deco Gem-Set and Diamond 'Tutti Frutti' Brooch 

art deco gem-set and diamond 'tutti frutti' brooch

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, case stamped Cartier.

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, case stamped Cartier. Size: 52 Cartier certificate of authenticity, 31 August 2016 Cartier document Photocopy of the original Cartier design

View 1 of Lot 636: Tanzanite, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamond 'Tutti Frutti' Ring

tanzanite, moonstone, aquamarine, onyx and diamond 'tutti frutti' ring

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, post and hinged back fittings, case stamped Cartier.

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, post and hinged back fittings, case stamped Cartier. Approximate measurements: each 35 x 18mm Cartier certificate of authenticity, 17 August 2016 Cartier document Photocopy of the original Cartier design

View 1 of Lot 635: Pair of Tanzanite, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamond 'Tutti Frutti' Earrings

pair of tanzanite, moonstone, aquamarine, onyx and diamond 'tutti frutti' earrings

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, tanzanite and aquamarine beads, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, case stamped Cartier.

Set with carved tanzanites, moonstones and aquamarines, tanzanite and aquamarine beads, embellished with polished onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark for Cartier, French and Swiss assay marks for gold, case stamped Cartier. Approximate inner circumference: 160mm Cartier document Photocopy of the original design

View 1 of Lot 634: Iconic and Elegant Tanzanite, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Onyx and Diamond 'Tutti Frutti' Bracelet

iconic and elegant tanzanite, moonstone, aquamarine, onyx and diamond 'tutti frutti' bracelet

Fine Jewelry

Of giardinetto design, the onyx pot issuing a plant set with carved green chalcedony and carnelian leaves, accented by cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds.

Of giardinetto design, the onyx pot issuing a plant set with carved green chalcedony and carnelian leaves, accented by cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds. Measuring approximately 45 x 20mmSigned Cartier, numberedMaker's mark for Beauce AtelierFrench assay mark for 18 carat goldCartier certificate of authenticity, 26 November 1992Circa 1989Gross weight approximately 9 gramsCase stamped Cartier

View 1 of Lot 941: Gem-Set and Diamond 'Arbuste Persan' Brooch

gem-set and diamond 'arbuste persan' brooch

Pauline Karpidas | The Jewelry Collection

Of boteh design, set with carved emeralds and rubies, ruby beads, round, single-, rose-cut, baguette and trapezoid-shaped diamonds and pearls, signed Cartier London, numbered; circa 1930.

Of boteh design, set with carved emeralds and rubies, ruby beads, round, single-, rose-cut, baguette and trapezoid-shaped diamonds and pearls, signed Cartier London, numbered; circa 1930. Please note the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

View 1 of Lot 68: Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Pearl ‘Tutti Frutti’ Clip-Brooch

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