Mid-20th century gold and diamond Indianesque bangle, Monture Cartier, special order, Paris 1946, the upper section in the form of a bold gold leaf cap,
studded with raised diamond flowerheads, one forming the catch, and applied with ropetwist wirework rims and criss-cross detail further embellished at the intersections with diamond forget-me-not flowerheads, the back of the bangle of plain tapering polished finish, the upper cap opening upon a hinge to one side and secured upon one of the raised flowerheads, all in 18ct gold and platinum to the diamonds collet and claw settings, the diamonds of old and modern brilliant and single cut, signed 'MONTURE Cartier', French workshop mark (indistinct), serial number M5885, accompanied by IAJA expertise report no. XP3271-201026 signed by Olivier Bachet confirming that in his opinion this a genuine item of Cartier from Cartier Paris, made as a special order in 1946 Inside length approximately 18cm / 7''
Width across top section 2.6cm / 1'', length of top section 6.6cm, depth at top 3.2cm Weight: 85.5g
Late 18th century garnet collet suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with pendant; pair of bracelets; pair of pendant earrings; a coronet shaped brooch converting to hair comb; three line brooches; a round cluster brooch and a twin circular cluster fastener jewel,
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Mid-20th century gold and diamond Indianesque bangle, Monture Cartier, special order, Paris 1946, the upper section in the form of a bold gold leaf cap,