An art deco bracelet with diamonds designed by Cartier. A gorgeous bracelet created during the Art Deco period by the renowned French jewelry house Cartier, circa 1930. This rare and highly refined piece is meticulously crafted in solid platinum with a polished finish, exhibiting the precise geometric patterns and architectural elegance characteristic of the Art Deco era. The bracelet is lavishly embellished with an exceptional assortment of six marquise-cut diamonds and one-hundred eighty natural, earth-mined white, colorless European-cut diamonds. The craftsmanship of this bracelet is attributed to Oscar Heyman Brothers, who produced fine jewelry for Cartier’s New York branch during the 1930s. The diamond settings are executed to an impeccable standard, featuring fine millegrain detailing and classic French-style settings that enhance both brilliance and refinement. The bracelet is fitted with a concealed double push-lock clasp, reinforced with a hinged safety clasp, ensuring both security and ease of wear. An outstanding example of Art Deco design and collaboration, this bracelet embodies the exceptional craftsmanship, technical precision, and timeless elegance associated with Cartier and its most distinguished workshop partners. Country: Cartier New York City, United States. Period: Art-Deco, circa 1930. Diamonds: Mounted in bezel millegrain settings, with 6 calibrated marquise cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of about 7.5 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in French millegrain settings, with 180 graduated European round cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of about 10.80 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity. Weight: 36.40 Grams, (23.35 Dwt). Size: Fully extended is 7.1 Inches, (18 Cm). Measurements: Width of 10 mm (0.40 Inch). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the platinum, engraved with the inventory numbers and signed as follows, "CARTIER". Cartier The move to the rue de la Paix coincided with a period of extraordinary economic growth and affluence in France and the world. Cartier was also growing and expanding and had started to shift their emphasis from retailing to design and manufacture. Although they produced a small number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their distinguishing mark in pioneering the use of platinum in creating the delicate and graceful Garland style that came to be associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical advances in the manufacturing of platinum enabled designs of great intricacy, strength and flexibility such as found in the spectacular résille designs of Cartier. (See Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915). Cartier marked the beginning of the twentieth century by opening branches in London and New York, where their wealthiest and most dedicated clientele resided. The 1902 coronation of Edward VII occasioned a large number of commissions from England’s leading families. Records indicate that Cartier produced twenty-seven tiaras alone for the coronation and the event was instrumental in convincing the firm to seek a permanent presence in London. Indeed, by 1904 they had achieved their first of fifteen royal warrants being appointed official purveyor to the court of King Edward VII. The London branch came to thrive under the tutelage of Alfred’s youngest son, Jacques Cartier, establishing London based design and manufacturing workshops. Opening a Cartier store in New York was a natural progression as many of America’s wealthiest families and business magnates had been traveling to Paris for some time to purchase their jewels from Cartier. By 1906 Alfred had largely retired and Louis and his brother Pierre operated the Cartier business jointly. One of their first major decisions was to establish a New York presence and workshop in 1909 under the skilled direction of Pierre. Indicative of his business skills, Pierre famously secured Cartier’s present location, an elegant Beaux-Arts mansion at 653 Fifth Avenue, from industrialist Morton F. Plant in 1917. The building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife and valued at one million dollars, the asking price for the mansion. While the Fifth Avenue location remains priceless to the firm, when the pearls came up for auction in 1957, they fetched a mere $170,000. (From Lang's with thanks). Millegrain This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry. Collateral: This Cartier bracelet is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a certified GIA gemologist, stating all the description, diamond's notes, sapphires and the actual replacement value. Collateral: This Cartier bracelet is accompanied by the original antique designer's presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the platinum. The 186 diamonds are secured in the settings. This bracelet was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity. INVENTORY REF: B041826ONNNM/1.049 MC
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