Behind the Seams: Cartier's diamonds Luminescent Legacy
Cartier diamond bangles worn by screen legend Gloria Swanson
Christie's Twentieth-Century Jewelry...
David Lancaster, S..
found at fabsugar.com Tuesday 23 december 2009
Just in time for the holidays, Cartier celebrates 100 years in America with an extensively sparkly exhibit. San Francisco's Legion of Honor is hosting "Cartier and America" an exclusive exhibit through April 18 2009.
The collection houses more than 200 objects, starting with the Belle Époque through to the 1960s and '70s; jewelry of the gilded age and art-deco period surround platinum-set diamond tiaras, mystery clocks, and exotic creatures.
The real stunners are the royal pieces worn by high society and Hollywood legends; an exotic flamingo brooch made for the Duchess of Windsor, diamond bangles worn by screen legend Gloria Swanson, and — my favorite —
Princess
Grace of Monaco's Cartier engagement jewelry There's no denying
Cartier's pukka power. Here's to another 100 years of diamonds, rubies, and
emeralds.
Cartier Bandeau , New York, , 1924, platinum, natural pearl weighing approximately 51 grains, round old-cut diamonds, and two pear-shaped diamonds.
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Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Ring 
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Cartier Tutti Frutti
Cartier, Tutti Frutti Strap Bracelet, Paris 1929, platinum, brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, leaf-shaped carved sapphires, emeralds and rubies, sapphire and emerald cabochons, and ruby beads studded with collet-set diamonds.
Mrs. Daisy Fellows wearing Tutti Frutti Cartier necklace.
Cartier
Crocodile Necklace, Paris 1975, gold, 1,023 brilliant-cut fancy intense
yellow diamonds weighing 60.02 carats in total, two navette-shaped emerald
cabochons (eyes), 1,060 emeralds weighing 66.86 carats in total, and two ruby
cabochons (eyes).
Cartier, Paris, 1930, Bracelets
platinum, baguette-, round-, old-, and single-cut diamonds, one bracelet is
composed of 47 rock crystal half-disks, the other has 30 rock crystal
half-disks, and 60 rock crystal beads.
Cartier
Scarab brooch, London 1924, gold, platinum, blue Egyptian faience (wings),
round old-cut diamonds, emerald cabochons, smoky quartz (scarab), and black
enamel
Cartier
Bib Necklace, Paris1947, twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum,
brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27
emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. One
of my favorite pieces from the exhibition.
Elizabeth
Taylor in 1958, with her Cartier ruby and diamond necklace offered in 1957
by Mike Todd.
Elizabeth Taylor worn Cartier Ruby Necklace, 1951, rubies and diamonds.
Cartier,
Paris, Tiger Clip Brooch, 1957, gold, single- and brilliant-cut diamonds
ranging from fancy intense yellow to near colorless, marquise-shaped emeralds
(eyes), and fancy-shaped onyxes (stripes).
Cartier
Brooch , Panther Clip , Paris 1949, platinum, white gold, one 152.35-carat
Kashmir sapphire cabochon, single-cut diamonds, two pear-shaped yellow diamonds
(eyes), and sapphire cabochons (spots).
Cartier
Ring, Paris 1947, gadrooned gold and gold wire, platinum, brilliant-cut
diamonds, square faceted emeralds, and one coral cabochon.
Cartier
diamonds Necklace, London1932, platinum, round old- and rose-cut diamonds, one
cushion-shaped polished 143.23 carat emerald.
the 176 pages catalogue is a real bargain, if you like jewelry you should buy
it:
Cartier Brooch for sale
the following one is not in the exhibition but can be yours
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$175,000.00
This beautiful Vintage style brooch decorated with one cabochon ruby,
weighing approximately 15.00 ct, joined by fancy canary diamonds, mounted
in platinum. Signed Cartier. London piece, manufactured in 1940. This
magnificent brooch add elegance to your outfit and attract people's
attention! Become a part of Cartier VIP clientele! (sold by
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Read also Cartier and America with more images on the exhibition.
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