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 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 19th century / early 20th century 'Noeud Louis XVI' diamond openwork ribbon bow brooch by Cartier, Paris c.1902, the loops and ribbon ends centred by alternating single stone and quatrefoil clusters,