Gold estate earrings by Cartier with brilliants and rubies

Antique jewelry object group: earrings

Country of origin: France

Style:
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Period: ca. 1993
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Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Cartier - A leading French jewelry firm, founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier (1819-1904).

Its headquarters are in Paris, with branches in several major centres. The founder was joined in 1872 by his son Alfred (1836-1925), and the latter, with his eldest son, Louis (1875-1942), moved the Paris business in 1898 to its present address, 13 Rue de la Paix.

In 1902 Alfred's second son, Pierre (1878-1964), opened a branch in London and in 1903 in New York City. In 1909 the London branch was taken over by-the youngest brother Jacques (1885-1942), by which time it had moved to its present address at 175 New Bond St.

A group headed by Robert Hocq (1917-79)acquired from the Cartier family the branches in Paris (1972), London (1974), and New York (1976). Hocq was Managing Director until his death when he was succeeded by his daughter, Nathalie (b. 1951),who since 1974 had headed the high-fashion jewelry department and promoted the boutique collection of jewelry known as Les Musts'.

Originally the firm made jewelry of enameled gold set with gemstones, which attracted a prestigious clientele, including French royalty and the future Edward VII;in recent years it has greatly expanded into new types and styles of jewelry, and is extending its world-wide operations.

Diamonds: Four modern brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.16 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: Two cabochon rubies
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Brand: Cartier

Signature: Cartier

Engraving: Cartier 1993, C24 813, Cartier 750

Hallmarks: no trace of other official hallmarks
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height 2.63 cm (1.04 inch)

Weight: 20.90 gram (13.44 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10278-4334

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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