AN IMPORTANT ART DECO DIAMOND NECKLACE, the central panel of openwork scroll design with diamond collet centre, to a series of similar graduated openwork scroll links with pavé-set buckle terminals to a two-row neckchain, circa 1925, central panel with brooch fitting, necklace can be shortened to be worn as a choker, in original fitted Cartier case

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AN IMPORTANT ART DECO DIAMOND NECKLACE, the central panel of openwork scroll design with diamond collet centre, to a series of similar graduated openwork scroll links with pavé-set buckle terminals to a two-row neckchain, circa 1925, central panel with brooch fitting, necklace can be shortened to be worn as a choker, in original fitted Cartier case
54.5cm. long
Signed by Cartier, London

Lot Essay

The adaptation of Indian motifs in the jewellery of the 1920s became increasingly significant as can be seen in this necklace and pair of earrings by Cartier. The boteh scroll or Kashmir palm can be seen in the design of Persian carpets, Mogul drawings, Kashmir shawls and Indian turban ornaments.

Cf. Nadelhoffer, H., Cartier Jewelers Extraordinary, (1984),
p.p. 157-184

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