-Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Clip In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Gems And Diamonds
Enameled clip brooch designed by Cartier.
An exceptional and very rare clip brooch, created during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. This fabulous colorful clip brooch has been carefully crafted with geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and platinum parts for the setting of the diamonds. The brooch is decorated with applications of white hard enamel and embellished with fifteen natural earth mined gemstones such, old European diamonds, fancy cut citrines and carved green tourmalines with a total estimate weight of 12.01 carats. It is fitted at the reverse with a mechanical hinge lock with eight safety pins to wear. This pin has been made during the same period of the iconic Cartier's tutti-frutti jewelry.
As an important note, this piece can be wear in a chain, a necklace or a pearls necklace.
Diamonds: The platinum parts are mounted in flush millegrain settings, with 10 old European round cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity.
Tourmalines: Mount in the center, with 3 fancy florals cut carvings of green tourmalines with an estimate total weight of about 6.85 carats.
Citrines: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 long cabochon sugarloaf cuts (12 x 4 x 4 mm) of citrines with a weight of about 4.86 carats.
Weight: 12.3 Grams, (7.88 Dwt).
Measurements: 31 mm by 25.4 mm by 10 mm (1.22 x 1.01 x 0.40 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the five digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 73470".
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' until1970.
Millegrain
This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: This clip is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this clip-brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The gemstones and enamel are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P052324ECEM/.2956
