Art Deco Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum Ring, Cartier
Art Deco Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum Ring, Cartier. Photo Heritage Auctions
The ring features a European-cut fancy intense yellow diamond measuring 11.15 - 11.35 x 7.02 mm and weighing 5.50 carats, enhanced by shield-cut sapphires weighing a total of 1.20 carats, set in platinum, marked Cartier, partial reference number 8377. A GIA Laboratory report # 2155093963 dated November 12, 2012 stating Natural Fancy Intense Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, accompanies the diamond; an AGL Laboratory report # CS 52856 A and B dated December 20, 2012 stating No Gemological Evidence of Heat, Origin Cambodia, accompanies the sapphires. Gross weight 4.98 grams. Size: 5 (sizeable). Estimate: $90,000 - $125,000.
Property of a New England Estate
Cartier: In 1847 Louis-Francois Cartier founded his business, creating jewelry made of gold, awash with colorful enamels and set with glittering gemstones. This appealed to the French aristocracy. His son, Alfred joined him, and later grandsons Louis, Pierre, and Jacques, who took over during the Art Deco era. Parlaying the company's distinctive Oriental-influenced style, he established a fabulous jewelry empire. The grandsons were responsible for operating salons in Paris, London and New York, respectively. Joined by designer Jeanne Toussaint in 1933, Cartier created a range of vanity cases, desk sets and accessories. The firm continues to produce exquisite jewelry, watches, and objects d'art for a prestigious clientele. Savvy business move in the 1970s developing a boutique product line named "Les Must" appealing to the public at large.. Jewelry Designer
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