Fine Jewellery - Day Two - 23rd April 2026
Lot 508
CARTIER, AN ART DECO SEED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
Estimate £15,000 - £20,000
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Description
CARTIER, AN ART DECO SEED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, composed of six rows of graduated natural saltwater seed-pearls, with a diamond set clasp, in platinum, the necklace centring on a scrolling openwork triangular centrepiece set with old circular-cut and pear-shaped diamonds with a hinged lower section, in platinum, central motif signed Cartier, Londres, length approximately 38cm, Cartier case
A verbal report from GCS (5786-1917) states that the pearls over 3mm are natural saltwater and seed pearls, pearls under 3mm untested due to size
Provenance:
The current owner inherited the necklace from her mother, the Honourable Mrs Hugh Astor (1930-2013)