Lqte 19th century / early 20th century diamond openwork ribbon bow brooch by Cartier, Paris c.1900, the loops and ribbon ends centred by alternating single stone and quatrefoil clusters,
rose cut diamond line edged and to secondary shorter diamond line loops within, centred by a diamond flowerhead cluster, the clusters and single stone collet set with old brilliant and double eight cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, the brooch fitting in 18ct yellow gold, gallery signed 'Cartier Ft' for Cartier Fecit (Made by Cartier), 'DEPOSE' mark and numbered '66', the brooch fitting also numbered '66', estimated diamond weight approximately 8.40cts
Literature
C.f: Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, The Art of Cartier, Madrid, 2012-2013, pg. 12, plate 6, for a similar brooch.Length 5.2cm / 2''
Height 4.7cm / 1 7/8''Weight: 37.5g
Early 20th century emerald and diamond panel brooch, English c.1915, probably by London & Ryder, of garland style, the openwork hexagonal panel centred by a trio of oval cabochon emeralds,
Lqte 19th century / early 20th century diamond openwork ribbon bow brooch by Cartier, Paris c.1900, the loops and ribbon ends centred by alternating single stone and quatrefoil clusters,