White Gold Drop Necklaces

Cartier Agrafe Collection Necklace circa 2010 Inspired by the Hook, and Eye Corset Fastening. Agrafe is a Cartier classic French Hand Made with 18k White Gold Set - 150 round Diamond...

Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian-Belle Epoque period. This beautiful piece was created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1900. Carefully crafted in two parts made up of solid platinum, yellow and white gold of 18 karats. Embellished with a central panel decorated with engine turned guilloche topped with purple glossy enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished with millegrain. Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 35 old rose cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity. Weight: 2.35 Grams, (1.51 Dwt). Measurements: 70 mm by 12 mm (2.76 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the maker's maitre mark CA inside a lozange cartouche, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the gold, the four digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER PARIS 3840". Cartier The move to the rue de la Paix coincided with a period of extraordinary economic growth and affluence in France and the world. Cartier was also growing and expanding and had started to shift their emphasis from retailing to design and manufacture. Although they produced a small number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their distinguishing mark in pioneering the use of platinum in creating the delicate and graceful Garland style that came to be associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical advances in the manufacturing of platinum enabled designs of great intricacy, strength and flexibility such as found in the spectacular résille designs of Cartier. (See Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915). Cartier marked the beginning of the twentieth century by opening branches in London and New York, where their wealthiest and most dedicated clientele resided. The 1902 coronation of Edward VII occasioned a large number of commissions from England’s leading families. Records indicate that Cartier produced twenty-seven tiaras alone for the coronation and the event was instrumental in convincing the firm to seek a permanent presence in London. Indeed, by 1904 they had achieved their first of fifteen royal warrants being appointed official purveyor to the court of King Edward VII. The London branch came to thrive under the tutelage of Alfred’s youngest son, Jacques Cartier, establishing London based design and manufacturing workshops. Opening a Cartier store in New York was a natural progression as many of America’s wealthiest families and business magnates had been traveling to Paris for some time to purchase their jewels from Cartier. By 1906 Alfred had largely retired and Louis and his brother Pierre operated the Cartier business jointly. One of their first major decisions was to establish a New York presence and workshop in 1909 under the skilled direction of Pierre. Indicative of his business skills, Pierre famously secured Cartier’s present location, an elegant Beaux-Arts mansion at 653 Fifth Avenue, from industrialist Morton F. Plant in 1917. The building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife and valued at one million dollars, the asking price for the mansion. While the Fifth Avenue location remains priceless to the firm, when the pearls came up for auction in 1957, they fetched a mere $170,000. (From Lang's with thanks). Edwardian Jewelry This Period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of grace, elegance and the royalty the Edwardian era is named for. Guilloché This term is used in fine jewelry or objects de Vertu to enhance the appearance of boxes, frames, brooches, rings or pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue. Millegrain This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry. Literature: Sotheby's fine jewels, London September 17 1021, Lot 146 for an identical piece illustrated with the original box Collateral: It is accompanied by the original Cartier presentation green jewelry box...

Original 18 kt. White Gold Cartier Necklace From The Meli Melo Collection with Moonstone and Aquamarine Gemstones: diamonds and semiprecious coloured stones The centrepiece is acce...

Lariat necklace designed by Cartier. A modern contemporary piece made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 2001. This iconic lariat necklace is part of the Calin...

A beautiful 18k white gold pearl and diamond necklace by Cartier from the Himalia collection. The pendant alternates between a diamond set circular motif and a pearl. The first pearl...

This Cartier Santos Love Diamond Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold features a round brilliant cut diamond D-F in color, VS in clarity weighing approx. 0.20 carats. The necklace is in 18k white gold and comes on a 14" cable Hermes link chain...

This exquisite Cartier long chain necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features tassel pendant bezel-set with 30 D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 bril...

Long lariat necklace designed by Cartier. A modern contemporary piece made in Paris France by the house of Cartier in 2001. This lariat necklace is part of the Calin collection and was crafted in 18 karats white gold. It is mounted with one round brilliant cut diamond of 0.10 carats, D/E color, VS-1 clarity. Embellished, with one round Akoya white pearl and two Tahitian gray and white pearls; respectively gradated from 7, 8.5 and 10.5 mm. Have a total weight of 21 grams and an adjustable lenght between 18.5 and 21 inches, Stamped, with French hallmarks and signed, "CARTIER 2001...

Item Details: This stunning Cartier necklace has three pearls and diamonds in a station design. This necklace contains its original box and certificate. Circa: 1990s Metal Type: 18 ...

A remarkable 18k white gold Cartier necklace from the Panthere collection. The necklace is formed of circular and rectangular motifs featuring 26 scattered black onyx markings and pave set diamonds. The necklace has a total of 416 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 6.20ct. Completing the necklace is a single polished pear cabochon emerald dangling from the end of the motif. The motifs combined measure 5.2 inches in length and come on a 29-inch silk black cord...

A magnificent special order Cartier Love pendant diamond necklace circa 2000s showcasing over 5ct of the finest original Cartier round bri...

A magnificent special order Cartier Love pendant diamond necklace circa 2000s showcasing over 5ct of the finest original Cartier round bri...

Includes Detachable Pearl Pendant with Unique Double-Clasp Design 17" Long Total Mass = 77.9 grams Serial number for necklace: #864479 Serial number for pendant: #864799