AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND CLIP, CARTIER, 1930s

Of stylised palmette design, set with two rows of graduated pear-shaped aquamarines, to a central kite-shaped stone, accented with circular-cut diamonds, signed Cartier London with maker's marks. 

Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, Magnificent Jewels, 10th April 2003, New York, Lot 168 for a similar 1930s aquamarine and diamond brooch made by Cartier London.

Stamped PT 950 for platinum and OR to clip fitting. Scratched inventory numbers. One screw fitting to reverse deficient making the detachable outer section loose, screwdriver deficient. Accompanied by a separate sheet listing the approximate measurements and weights of all the aquamarines and diamonds in the clip. Diamonds of bright and lively stones. Aquamarines varying in colour from slightly greenish-blue to light blue hue, slight saturation of colour. In good condition.
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