Unique Diamond cuff bangle, Cartier, 1938

Decorated at the centre with a rose-cut diamond surrounded by circular-cut and cushion-shaped stones, to a ground and hinged sides set with similar and single-cut diamonds, circumference approximately 145mm, signed Cartier Paris, highly indistinct maker's marks, case.

Stamped OR GRIS for white gold. The bangle is mounted in polished white gold, the diamonds in platinum. Signed Cartier Paris. The central rose-cut diamond stated to weigh approximately 3.45 carats, the five surrounding old-cut diamonds stated to weigh approximately 7.10 carats and the remaining 47 old cut stones stated to weigh approximately 28.63 carats. Mixed in colour and clarity. Please refer to the Cartier certificate of authenticity for further information. Signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. Well preserved and in good condition.
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By family tradition, this cuff bangle was made for HH Abbas Hilmi II Bey, the last Khedive of Egypt and Sudan (1874-1944).