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Lot 59
CARTIER ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BELT BRACELET
Closed11 November 2025
Price Realised
CHF 95,250
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CONTRAST & CRAFT
Cartier’s Art Deco jewellery is defined by its striking simplicity and bold contrasts.
A signature style from this period features two-tone compositions—typically white diamonds paired with a richly coloured stone such as onyx, coral, emerald, or sapphire.
These combinations weren’t just visually dramatic; they reflected the modernist ideals of clarity, geometry, and balance.The diamonds brought brilliance and structure, while the coloured stonesadded depth and rhythm, often arranged in symmetrical, architectural patterns.Equally innovative were Cartier’s clasp mechanisms, which balanced beautywith function. Wide platinum bracelets, flexible as ribbons, featured hiddenclasps that preserved the purity of the design while ensuring secure wear.These closures were often seamlessly integrated into the geometric patterns,making them nearly invisible yet mechanically sophisticated.
Cartier’s Art Deco jewellery is defined by its striking simplicity and bold contrasts.
A signature style from this period features two-tone compositions—typically white diamonds paired with a richly coloured stone such as onyx, coral, emerald, or sapphire.
These combinations weren’t just visually dramatic; they reflected the modernist ideals of clarity, geometry, and balance.The diamonds brought brilliance and structure, while the coloured stonesadded depth and rhythm, often arranged in symmetrical, architectural patterns.Equally innovative were Cartier’s clasp mechanisms, which balanced beautywith function. Wide platinum bracelets, flexible as ribbons, featured hiddenclasps that preserved the purity of the design while ensuring secure wear.These closures were often seamlessly integrated into the geometric patterns,making them nearly invisible yet mechanically sophisticated.