CARTIER Paris 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum & 3.06 Ctw In Diamonds
An art deco seven-charms bracelet designed by Cartier.
This is a gorgeous art deco seven-charms bracelet, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930-1935. The charm's bracelet and the charms were designed and made during the same art deco period, with meticulous craftsmanship in solid .900/.999 platinum and .100/.999 iridium. The attached seven charms are of different motifs, such; an elephant, a jockey horse-rider, a bank safe vault (can be open), a pigeon (tutti-frutti sapphire), a plaque with lucky number 13, an airplane and a soldier marching. The charms are embellished with a gorgeous selection of one-hundred-nineteen earth mine natural gemstones, such, sparkling diamonds, vivid red rubies and a blue sapphire and an emerald. Two charms are accented with applications of black glass enamels.
Cartier in Paris
In 1899, following the impetus of Louis, the eldest of the three Cartier brothers, the Maison moved to 13 rue de la Paix, in the heart of Parisian high society. It is here, behind this majestic black marble façade, that the most beautiful pages of Cartier's creative adventure were written. The history of this legendary address, which began at the dawn of the 20th century, is inseparable from the invention of modernity and its perpetual movement.
Diamonds: The charms are mounted in French pave, flush and bezel settings, with 114 mixed cuts of diamonds, with a combined weight of about 2.24 Carats, white colorless F color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity
Rubies Mount in mixed settings, with 4 French round faceted and scissor cuts of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined weight of about 0.07 Carats.
Sapphires: Mount in prongs settings, with 1 tutti-frutti carved cabochon of a natural blue sapphire, with a combined weight of about 0.75 carats.
Weight: 20.6 Grams, (13.21 Dwt).
Size: The full extended length is 7.25 Inches (18.42 Cm).
Measurements: The average charm sizes are between 14 mm and 19 mm (0.56 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark, the marks of the dog for the assay and warranty of the platinum, the five-digits serial numbers and signed as in full as follow, "CARTIER PARIS IRID PLAT 02139".
Collateral: This Cartier charms bracelet is accompanied by the Cartier’s antique presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Cartier charms bracelet is accompanied by a certificate prepared by Olivier Bachet stating the full description of this jewelry piece and the gemstones mounted.
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier charms bracelet is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 119 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B031525MNENS/.5942
