An Art Deco jade and diamond pendant, by Cartier
Lot 128. An Art Deco jade and diamond pendant, by Cartier. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 9,000 (USD 11,445 - USD 14,715). Price realised GBP 32,450 (USD 53,250) © Christie's Image Ltd 2011
Designed as a carved openwork jadeite plaque of foliate motif to the circular-cut diamond surmount and demi-surround, suspended from a single row of later baroque-shaped cultured pearls, pendant circa 1930, adapted from a clip brooch, 5.7cm long, necklace, 41.0cm long. Pendant signed Cartier London
Provenance: This pendant/clip brooch was formerly the property of the first Baroness Ravensdale of Kedleston (1896-1966), the eldest daughter of the first Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, and thence by descent.
Christie's. Important Jewels, 8 June 2011, London, King Street