Lot 135
Featuring three strands of polished moonstone beads interspaced by a cartouche shaped plaque set with moonstone cut en cabochon and old European cut diamonds, to a section of two strands of moonstone beads and finished with a cartouche clasp of conforming design, all mounted in platinum, signed Cartier London to the clasp, with reference numbers 3243 - 3851, total length 195mm, circa 1930.
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
This piece presents in excellent condition. All stones are well matched. Clasp signed Cartier London. Reference 3243 and 3851. Minor wear to platinum surfaces. Moonstones have been restrung at some point and would benefit from restringing again. In the restinging the original design may have been altered. There are two stands of moonstones that connect to the clasp. There are sufficient fittings for three stands of moonstones on these component. Moonstone individual size 5.56mm. Diamonds are predominantly old European cut with a few transitional cut stones. Transitional cut stones may have replaced original old European cut stones at some stage. Approximate width of diamond clasp 15.4mm x 10.3mm.
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Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8142
6:00pm - 6 June 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
VIEWING
Sydney 28-29 May 10am-4pm
Melbourne 1 June 9am-8pm
2-3 June 10am-4pm
4-5 June 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Alana Misson
alana.misson@leonardjoel.com.au
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