Cartier 1970 Paris By Dinh Van 18Kt & Platinum Oval Earrings With 3.04 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Oval shaped earrings designed by Dinh Van for Cartier.
Very rare vintage pieces created in Paris, France at the end of the 1960's. This pair of earrings has been designed by Jean Dinh Van for the jewelry house of Cartier. Rare prototype and only one pair crafted in 18 karats yellow gold and .850/.999 platinum. They are suited at the reverse, with adjustable omega backs for fastening clips.
Diamonds: The center platinum settings are mounted in a French pave setting, with 80 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 3.04 carats, E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Weight: 19.95 grams, (12.79 Dwt).
Measures: 17 mm by 20 mm (0.67 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the assay marks for the gold and platinum and signed, "CARTIER 18KT IRID PLAT 84095".
Jean Dinh Van
He is a French designer that began is successful career in the 1960 designing for the French jewelry houses of Cartier and Pierre Cardin. In 1972 he started his own company and the followed years his revolutionary designs and style caught on quickly and launched him to the forefront of the jewelry and fashion world. All his designs are very geometric and modern, both, his original vintage pieces created for Cartier and the contemporary creations are highly collectible. Dinh Van pieces are very fashionable, sophisticate and easy to wear, also can be displayed as a small toys, sculptures and "Objects de Vertu".
Note: We have not been able to locate another pair like this, only similar rings with the oval shape.
Note: We also have the ring En-suite in our other listings.
Collateral: They are accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the platinum. All diamonds are secured in the settings. These earrings has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E010823CTRN/.4795
