An important diamond rivière necklace by Cartier

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An important diamond rivière necklace by Cartier
Comprising thirty-eight graduated cushion-cut diamonds, weighing 7.01, 4.79, 4.40, 3.61, 3.28, 2.48, 2.46, 2.43, 2.08, 2.01, 2.01, 1.87, 1.86, 1.79, 1.76, 1.74, 1.74, 1.65, 1.64, 1.62, 1.61, 1.50, 1.50, 1.46, 1.44, 1.32, 1.23, 1.18, 1.14, 1.06, 1.06, 0.97, 0.95, 0.92, 0.91, 0.90, 0.77 and 0.75 carats (all weights are approximate), circa 1930, 36.5cm. long, detachable to form two bracelets, in Cartier case
Signed by Cartier, London, No. 8356

Lot Essay

A simple rivière of diamonds was popular with ladies of the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Most contained diamonds of an inferior quality, not suitable for mounting as rings owing to their poor clarity. The present example is rare owing to the combination of clarity, colour and size.

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