Lot Details
Lot 298
Art Deco Platinum, Carved Pink Tourmaline, Black Onyx, Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Cartier
Composed of 9 fluted carved pink tourmaline beads approximately 20.0 to 12.0 mm., flanked by diamond-set platinum rondels, spaced by black onyx tubular links flanked by 21 pearls, the center bead edged by a diamond-set platinum panel, suspending a line of 2 fluted pink tourmaline beads approximately 27.5 to 14.0 mm., flanked by diamond rondels spaced by black onyx bar links and 2 pearls, further suspending a shield-shaped carved pink tourmaline pendant approximately 32.0 x 28.3 x 8.4 mm., completed by a diamond-set hinged buckle clasp, numbers 311, slightly obscured, circa 1920, pendant detachable. Length 15 3/4 inches. With signed Cartier leather case.
Provenance:
Alice Appleton Hay
Adele Hay Fath
Creekmore W. Fath
Creekmore and Adele Fath Charitable Foundation
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NECKLACE IS SIGNED CARTIER.
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Additional Notes & Condition Report
Carved pink tourmalines: beads on necklace medium light to medium to deep purplish-pink, transparent, beads on pendant deep purplish-pink, transparent, some inclusions visible, pendant is bright deep pink with minor purple hue, cleanish, transparent, lively.
Pearls: whitish to slightly creamy, good luster.
Good condition. Lovely hinged diamond clasp.
Length of detachable pendant 5 1/5".
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