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Antique diamond necklace, Cartier.

I think it’s a real shame that the only profession that pays in jewelry is one that I’m not particularly interested in (although, as the world’s oldest profession, it does have a distinguished history). What promoted this introspection, you ask?

Antique diamond necklace, Cartier. Paris, circa 1905. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This antique diamond necklace.

Cartier Paris, circa 1905. Sparkling ribbons of ethereal perfection.Created in 18th-century style, this necklace is centered by an openwork ribbon tied bow with similar drop, each with principal brilliant cut diamond to the middle in beaded collet mount, on a row of lozenge shaped cluster links joined by ribbon bows, all set throughout with rose cut diamonds, close set in silver and gold.

Detail - Antique diamond necklace, Cartier. Paris, circa 1905. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I would love to touch it, or at least see it in person and bask in its glory. Doesn’t it blow your mind to think that something like this antique diamond necklace can actually be owned by someone? It would sit in a jewelry box until its owner felt like wearing it, and then said owner could just put it on if he or she felt like it. Like for a gala or formal vacuuming. Crazy times.

Antique diamond necklace by Cartier. Paris, circa 1905

This scintillating confection of diamonds and amazingness is marked on the inside with serial number 1952.

This antique diamond necklace is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.

 

Cartier orchid bracelet.

You don’t need me to tell you that this Cartier orchid bracelet is fabulous.

Orchid bracelet from the Cartier Sortilège collection. White gold, diamonds, and pink and purple sapphires. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This bracelet, which features an explosive orchid set with white gold, pink and purple sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds, comes from the Cartier Sortilège collection. It’s a little chunkier overall than what I usually go for – I have small hands, and I think larger pieces often look silly on my wrist. But that orchid is to-die-for.

How would you style this Cartier orchid bracelet? I’m picturing it as the main accessory to a simple but brightly colored cocktail dress – maybe paired with diamond or sapphire studs or simple line earrings. What do you think?

I’ve shown you a couple of other pieces from that collection already, two bracelets and a ring shaped like an orchid. They’re all fabulous. This one’s more in line with the orchid ring than the other pieces, which are more restrained.

All images and info are thanks to CIJ Jewellery Magazine.

Gold, diamond, and coral bullseye brooch, Cartier.

I know I promised you all engagement rings, all the time, but what was I supposed to do, not post this brooch on Valentine’s day?

Gold, diamond, and coral bullseye brooch by Cartier. Paris, circa 1940. Via Diamonds in the Library.It may be silly, but it’s Cartier! I also love the color combination of the coral heart, the warm gold target, and the diamond-fletched arrow. I think this would be adorable on a 1940’s dress (probably its purpose).

This whimsical brooch was made by Cartier, Paris, in 1940. The brooch, made of 14 kt gold, is designed as a beaded bull’s-eye centering one heart-shaped coral, topped by a gold arrow tipped by 6 rose-cut diamonds.

This brooch was listed in Doyle New York’s October 2012 Important Estate Jewelry sale. All images and info are thanks to Doyle New York.

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