-Cartier 1950 Retro Modernist Clips On Earrings In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Clips on earrings designed by Cartier.
Gorgeous pair of earrings, created during the late mid century period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1958. This vintage pair has been crafted at the jewelry atelier of George Schuler with stylized retro-modernist patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. They are fitted at the reverse with the Schuler's patented hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the posts additions for pierced ears can be easily done.
Weight: 10.95 Grams, (7.02 Dwt).
Measurements: 23 mm by 20 mm (0.91 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark GS associated to George Schuler, the mark for the assay of the gold, the five digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 14KT .585 23365 GS".
George Schuler
George Schuler, designed many pieces similar to this, for the jewelry houses of Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and VCA in New York. All his models and designs including these ones, has been US patented. He was in business at 520 Bedford Rd. Pleasantville NY, from 1908 to 1965, specializing in high end gold jewelry which was sold by Cartier, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, VCA and others. He was awarded the patent in 1947 for his special style of clips on earrings which made the earrings very comfortable to wear, as they would not put any strain on the ear. He also made the preformed parts which you can see comprise this type of earrings being offered. This was about the time jewelry was moving from handmade to more pre-formed parts to be fitted together so that they could be sold more widely in the jewelry department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Tiffany and the Cartier stores.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E012824MSEM/.2632
