CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti Earrings In 18Kt White Gold With Carved Gems & Diamonds
Tutti Frutti clips-on earrings designed by Cartier.
This is an exceptional and very rare pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. The fabulous colorful earrings have been made in a very limited edition based in the early designs for the Cartier's Tutti-Frutti models conceived between the 1920's and 1930's. The St Petersburg earrings, were crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with natural earth mined gemstones, such twenty-two white colorless diamonds and six carvings of sapphires, emeralds and rubies. They are fitted with concealed French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily installed.
Tutti-Frutti History
The first Tutti Frutti piece was designed in 1901 by Pierre Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she received as a gift. The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in French platinum and diamond mountings. The style became extremely popular during the 1920's, but it wasn't christened the 'Tutti Frutti' until 1970.
Country: Paris France.
Style: Tutti-Frutti Art Deco.
Collection: Saint Petersburg
Diamonds: Mounted in pave and four-prongs settings, with 22 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.44 carats, white colorless E color, VVS clarity.
Emeralds: Mount in prongs settings, with 2 fancy leafs cabochons cuts carved from natural Colombian vivid green emeralds, with an estimate total weight of about 1.05 carats.
Sapphires: Mount in prongs settings, with 2 fancy leafs cabochons cuts carved from natural vivid blue sapphires, with an estimate total weight of about 1.20 carats.
Rubies: Mount in prongs settings, with 2 fancy leafs cabochons cuts carved from natural vivid red rubies, with an estimate total weight of about 1.22 carats.
Weight: 5.98 Grams, (3.85 Dwt).
Measurements: 16 mm by 16 mm (0.63 x 0.63 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with French marks; the maker's mark, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold, the four-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "CARTIER PARIS 18KT 5820".
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by the Cartier presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Cartier earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 28 gemstones are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E012025RMNM/.1438
