NECKLACE
Creator(s): Cartier (Firm)
Currently in storage
About this object
The necklace is composed of five heart-shaped amethysts, five oval-shaped amethysts, ninety-nine round diamonds, and 175 round and oval-shaped turquoise cabochons mounted in gold and platinum. The alternating heart-shaped and oval-shaped amethysts are separated by interlaced ribbons set with turquoise cabochons and round diamonds. Round diamonds are also surmounted above the heart-shaped amethysts. One heart-shaped amethyst is suspended at the front of the necklace.
- Object name:
- NECKLACE
- Made from:
- Amethysts -- turquoises -- diamonds -- gold -- platinum
- Made in:
- New York, USA
- Date made:
- 1950
- Size:
- 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 17.67.1
- Class:
- JEWELRY
- Signature marks:
- MARK CARTIER MTG 50-29527 on back of clasp
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973