A diamond and moonstone bracelet by Cartier, London, 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 195 mm, circa 1930. Condition: 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. Diamonds are predominantly old European cut with a few transitional cut stones.
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- Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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