Thursday, May 8, 2008

onyx

An Art Deco onyx, emerald and diamond bracelet
Cartier, circa 1922
Designed as a series of domed links pavé-set with single-cut diamonds and onyx studs, alternating with polished onyx cylinders and emerald beads
Signed Cartier and numbered,
French assay marks, length 19.2cm.

Bonham's New Bond Street
Sale 15235 - Fine Jewellery, 27 Sep 2007
Sold for £26,000 plus Premium and tax

Acutally not my most favorite Cartier piece, but its cool because of the "spotted" onyx diamond links. Delicate and unusual. Very expensive at auction.

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