Designed as a rosebud, set with coral, brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, signed Cartier Paris and indistinctly numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case.

Cf: Franco Cologni and Eric Nussbaum, Cartier, Le Joaillier du Platine, Paris 1995, page 189 for an illustration of a similar 'rose' clip, created in 1955 and sold to Mrs. Daisy Fellowes.

Signed Cartier Paris and indistinctly numbered 015813. Central diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.80 carat, H-I colour, VS-SI clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. Slightly loose in setting. Diamonds on petal borders with good brilliance. Coral orangy red colour with some white mottling, a few minor chips at the back (not visible when worn). Minor scratches to metal and coral, consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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