CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Earrings Studs In Platinum With Diamonds and Onyx
Edwardian earrings studs designed by Cartier.
Magnificent pair of earrings studs, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. They was made during the Edwardian and Belle Époque periods, back in the 1900. The earrings were crafted in solid platinum and are embellished with a very fine assortment of thirty-eight natural earth mined gemstones such; diamonds and black onyx. They are decorated with millegrain finish and fitted with posts for pierced ears and butterfly pusher backs. They has a very delicate and gorgeous eye appeal with exceptional craftmanship as you can expect from Cartier.
Materials: Platinum, diamonds and onyx.
Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain flush settings, with 36 calibrated old European rose cuts diamonds, 0.45 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Onyx: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 round flat cabochon cuts carved from natural black onyx, with a weight of about 2 carats.
Measures: Diameter of 10 mm (0.40 Inches).
Weight: 3.2 Grams, (2.05 Dwt).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed at the edge, "CARTIER PARIS".
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.
The Edwardian era
Like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mille-graining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
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 pair is accompanied by the original designer's antique fitted presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. All gemstones are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E052324MCEA/.0923
