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Sale 16841 - Fine Jewellery, 23 Sep 2009
New Bond Street


Lot No: 151
A fine aquamarine, sapphire and diamond sautoir, by Cartier, circa 1920
The vertically aligned pendant set with two step-cut aquamarines, the largest cut-cornered stone to the centre, connected by cabochon sapphire and brilliant and single-cut diamond geometric links, terminating in an aquamarine briolette drop, suspended from a woven cord necklace with four rose-cut diamond finials, unsigned, necklace length 62.0cm., Cartier fitted case is a modern replacement


Sold for £216,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium



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Footnote:
According to family tradition, this piece was executed by Cartier as a private commission and incorporates aquamarines purchased by the vendor's relatives in South America in the early 20th century. See also lots 137 and 150 for other privately commissioned jewels belonging to the same vendor.

Accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity.

 
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