A Pair Of Elegant Art Deco Emerald, Diamond And Onyx Ear Pendants, By Cartier

Each suspending a carved emerald bead and a black enamel tassel, from graduated old European-cut diamond links separated by onyx rondelles, flanked by two smaller diamond and onyx tassels, joined by a diamond geometric link with black enamel detail, to the cabochon emerald surmount, mounted in platinum, circa 1930, with French assay marks and maker's marks, in an original Cartier red leather case. Signed Cartier, Paris, no. 6430 B - Price Realized $302,500

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 15 October 2008. New York, Rockefeller Plaza - www.christie's.com - Image Christie's Ltd 2008