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EARRINGS

Creator(s): Cartier (Jeweler)


About this object

Pendant-style coral earrings probably from Cartier. Upper half-moon shaped ornament at post is platinum set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds. Center link features three rectangular onyx cabochons supporting a platinum and melee diamond-capped, tear drop-shaped coral bead. The upper portion of each pendant begins with a black enamel ring and tiny black enamel beads accent the leaf-shaped diamond embrace of the coral teardrop.

Object name:
EARRINGS
Made from:
coral-- onyx -- diamond --platinum -- enamel
Date made:
1920-1929
Size:
L. 2 1/8 in., W. 5/8 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2021.6.7.1-2
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Nina Rumbough