Have I mentioned that aquamarine is my birthstone? Because it is. I didn’t appreciate aquamarine for a long time, but I’ve come to be a huge fan. It can be so bright and lively, especially when you have quality stones. And it’s none-too-shabby next to diamonds.
![Art Deco diamond and aquamarine earrings by Cartier, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Art-Deco-diamond-and-aquamarine-earrings-by-Cartier-circa-1930.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=355%2C525)
These beauties are Art Deco-era Cartier, circa 1930. Each is designed as an openwork diamond panel to the five oval-shaped aquamarines suspending three drops. I think they’re spectacular.
These earrings were sold as part of Christie’s December 2006 Important Jewellery sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.
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