14 mai 2022

Major Exhibition Exploring Cartier’s Inspirations from Islamic Art and Design Makes North American Premiere at Dallas Museum

Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to The Honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier Dallas, TX – The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is the sole North American venue for Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity, a major exhibition tracing inspirations from Islamic art and design, including from Louis Cartier’s exquisite collection of Persian and Indian art, on the creations of the Maison Cartier from the early 20th century to... [Lire la suite]
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25 octobre 2021

Musée des Arts Décoratifs opens 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'

PARIS.- From October 21st, 2021 to February 20th, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents ‘Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity’, co-organized by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and the Dallas Museum of Art, with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre and the support of Cartier. This exhibition shows the influence of Islamic Art on the high jewellery Maison Cartier in its design of jewellery and precious objects from the beginning of the 20th century to the present... [Lire la suite]
24 novembre 2020

An impressive Art deco diamond bracelet, Cartier, Paris

Lot 643. An impressive Art deco diamond bracelet, Cartier, Paris. Estimate HK$ 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 (€ 130,000 - 220,000). Photo: Bonhams. Designed as a trailing vine set throughout with old European-cut diamonds and four pear-shaped diamonds set at intervals, interspersed with baguette, French and square-cut diamond detail; signed Cartier, Paris, no. 9124B, with French assay marks; estimated total diamond weight 24.17 carats; length 8.0cm; accompanied by a signed box. Accompanied by GIA report... [Lire la suite]
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17 août 2018

A La Vieille Russie, Stand 365 at TEFAF New York Fall 2018

Coral and Diamonds Earrings, Cartier Paris, circa 1930. Coral, diamond, and platinum. Length 3.18 cm (1.25 in.). Image courtesy A La Vieille Russie / Stand 365. Pavé Diamond Duck Brooch, Raymond Yard, United States, circa 1925. Diamond, ruby, onyx, and platinum. Length 2.87 cm (1.13 in.). Image courtesy A La Vieille Russie / Stand 365.   Art Deco Bracelet, United States, circa 1930. Diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, enamel and platinum. Length 19.69 cm... [Lire la suite]
14 mai 2018

Phillips Hong Kong announces highlights from the Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale

HONG KONG.- Phillips announced its 2018 Spring Sale of Jewels and Jadeite in Hong Kong on 28 May 2018 at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. Featuring 156 lots, the sale will be led by a very rare and important unheated Kashmir sapphire and diamond necklace, with the sapphires weighing 52.50 carats. Equally enchanting is a magnificent pair of 14.59 and 12.54-carat Colombian Muzo no-oil emerald and diamond pendent earrings by Harry Winston, which features 23.84 carats of diamonds and an exceptional 21.20-carat unheated Sri... [Lire la suite]
02 avril 2018

Exquisite jewels dazzle in historic Cartier exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia

CANBERRA.- The National Gallery of Australia’s extraordinary exhibition—featuring many of the world’s greatest jewels—opened in Canberra on 30 March. Cartier: The Exhibition includes the tiara loaned to Catherine Middleton on her wedding day by Her Majesty The Queen, Grace Kelly’s engagement ring and Elizabeth Taylor’s ruby and diamond necklace, along with some of the most exquisite pieces from the stunning Cartier Collection. Featuring more than 300 works of art, the exhibition showcases outstanding necklaces, brooches,... [Lire la suite]
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19 février 2018

Diamond and sapphire panther brooch, Cartier, Paris

Lot 123. Diamond and sapphire panther brooch, Cartier, Paris. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 USD. Lot sold 180,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2007 The stalking three-dimensional figure decorated with buff-top calibré-cut sapphire spots against a ground of round diamonds, the eyes of pear-shaped emeralds, the nose of carved onyx, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Cartier, numbered 636529, maker's mark, assay marks.     Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York, 24 Apr 2007
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06 décembre 2017

Diamond Bracelet, Cartier, Paris

Lot 310. Diamond Bracelet, Cartier, Paris. Estimate 160,000 — 200,000 USD. Lot sold 231,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Composed of articulated segments of open geometric design, set with round diamonds, accented by single-cut diamonds, length 7 inches, signed Cartier Paris, with French assay mark; circa 1925. Note: Cartier’s Art Deco jewels represent one of the high points in the history of jewelry design.  The bracelet offered here captures a seamless stylistic transition from... [Lire la suite]
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17 octobre 2017

Siegelson at TEFAF New York Fall 2017

Cartier, Carved Chimera bangle,  Paris, 1954. Coral, 24 cabochon emeralds, yellow gold and 116 mixed-cut diamonds, 8.4 x 7.1 x 2 cm (3.3 x 2.8 x 0.8 in.). Signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered N6648 and with French assay marks © Siegelson A bracelet designed as two carved coral chimera heads set with round and oval cabochon emeralds and square, round, and circular-cut diamonds, the hinges set with round diamonds in yellow gold and each swivels open in the opposite direction; mounted in platinum... [Lire la suite]
06 octobre 2017

Important Jewelry at Doyle New York, Oct 18, 2017

Lot 519. Platinum, 14.75 cts Colombian Emerald and Diamond Clip-Brooch, Cartier, Paris. Estimate: $150,000 - $250,000. © Doyle  Of stylized heart-shaped motif, centering one emerald-cut emerald approximately 14.75 cts., surrounded by 12 square-cut diamonds, flanked by pairs of scrolled bombé ribbons of 150 round and 48 single-cut diamonds, altogether approximately 20.75 cts., signed Cartier, Paris, no. 010323, with maker's mark and French assay marks, circa 1935, approximately 27.2... [Lire la suite]